Corn maze

Don’t let the fall season pass you by without a visit to a hay or corn maze right here in San Diego. Be sure to go with a buddy so you don't get lost!
Photo credit: @SanDiegoAdventureKids

Family Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, tractor rides, hay maze and more. Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Open daily, 10 am–8 pm. $6. 300 Pepper Dr., El Cajon. www.familychristmastreefarm.com

Summers Past Farms. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay fort and more. Oct. 1-31. 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com 

Mountain Valley Ranch. Corn maze, petting zoo, corn cannon and more. Open daily, Sept. 27-Oct. 31, 9 am–6 pm. 842 Hwy. 78, Ramona. www.mountainvalleyranch.com 

Pumpkin Station. Giant slides, rides, petting zoo, corn maze, pumpkins and more. Attractions require a separate ticket. Daily, Sept. 26-Oct. 31. Hours vary by location. Rancho Bernardo Farm, 13421 Highland Valley Rd. & Bonita Pumpkin Farm, 5354 Sweetwater Rd. www.pumpkinstation.com 

Carlsbad Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, corn maze, tractor ride and more. Opens Sept. 19. Sun.–Thurs., 9 am–6 pm; Fri. & Sat., 9 am–10 pm. Through Oct. 31. $15; 3 & under free. 1050 Cannon Rd. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

Julian Farm & Orchard. Hay bale maze, yard games and more. $5. Weekends, 10 am–4 pm. 4381 Julian Hwy., Julian. www.julianfarmandorchard.com 

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch. Hay maze, petting zoo, hayride and more. Sept. 27-Nov. 1. Tues.–Fri., 10 am–7 pm; Sat., 9 am –7 pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. 14950 El Monte Rd., Lakeside. www.omasfamilyfarm.com 

Bates Nut Farm. Tractor hay rides, straw maze, pumpkins and more. Sept. 18-Oct. 31. Weekdays, 9 am–5:30 pm; Weekends, 8:30 am–6 pm. Weekend parking: $10. 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz 

Pumpkin Farm at California Farm Life. Opens Sept. 19. Mon.–Fri., 2–6 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am–6 pm. 18409 Rangeland Rd., Ramona. www.californiafarmlife.com 

Mellano Farm Stand. Weekend festivals include live music, local vendors, kids crafts, tractor rides, corn maze and more. Weekends starting Sept. 27,  10 am-4 pm. Pumpkin patch and corn maze open Thurs.-Sun. 5714 North River Rd., Oceanside. https://mellanofarmstand.com/events/

 

 

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Updated: September 2025

 

 

 

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