Post Street Farms is an absolute gem, and Matt is the heart and soul behind its magic. Every visit…read morefeels personal and special because Matt always takes the time to say hi, chat with my kids, and show them something new--whether it's how to gently feed the rabbits, point out a hidden spooky detail in the decorations, or explain how the pumpkins grow. His warmth and enthusiasm make every trip memorable. And let's talk about the Halloween setup--hands down the best pumpkin patch around. Matt's attention to detail is incredible. The displays are creative, immersive, and perfectly balanced: spooky enough to thrill the older kids, but never too scary for the little ones. From fog-drenched graveyards to glowing jack-o'-lantern paths and clever animatronics, it feels like stepping into a storybook haunted harvest. The variety of pumpkins, gourds, and photo ops is unmatched. If you want a pumpkin patch that's more than just rows of orange spheres--if you want magic, community, and a place where your kids light up with wonder--Post Street Farms is it. Matt doesn't just run a farm; he creates memories. We'll be back every year. Oh and I told me he also does a Christmas tree farm- excited to see it!

Post Street Farm has become a Halloween-time staple for myself! Its spooktacular Halloween display…read moreand great selection of pumpkins are unlike anything you'd expect to see in this industrial pocket of Santa Cruz. Aside from the Halloween decor in October and Christmas trees in December, this is actually a Dahlia farm! I have only been in September, October and December, and have yet to see the dahlias in full bloom, but even in October they are beautiful! There is a vast selection of flowers in all the colors of the rainbow. It is truly a sight to see. The farm is also home to a whole section of beehives! Best of all you can purchase honey and beeswax candles produced by these amazing creatures. On top of just being an over all cool spot, the owner is extremely kind. He is more than happy to tell you all about the farm and show you around. Last time we visited we got to meet his rescue kitty and then he even carried our pumpkins to the car!

JUNE, SUMMER VISIT: Pumpkin patch not open but the barn…read moremarket still is Some neat finds, lots of stuff in the barn. Vegetables, corn, lettuce, peas, strawberries, jam, soap, chocolate, more. Picked up a jar of picked quail eggs, onions, cucumber and carrot to try at home Good prices for strawberries, $6 for good size box, good for a farm along the highway. At Another farm nearby it was much pricier. In June, it's in season, so it was sweet. Water pipe was not working so could not use sink to wash the fruit first. Staff advised I could just eat them as is from the box. It's certified organic

Stopped here on our way to Half Moon Bay from Monterey. Bought the sweetest strawberries and a…read morebasket of mixed green that were still in water and uncut. The proprietor said he took the time to arrange them this way bcs people gravitate to them. I definitely did. Two days later still enjoying them! Thank you!! Wish I had bought more strawberries!

My husband and I were able to take our dog with us to to Patchen, although you pay $20 for parking,…read moreit's great because it goes towards any pumpkin and they range from mini to large. There's many trails where you can choose pumpkins from and they offer a snack bar and there is a good amount of parking!

I wasn't a big pumpkin patch person before, but starting this year I basically made my own Pumpkin…read morePatch Tour 2025 and it started with Patchen Pumpkin Patch! This place was *awesome*! It was one of the smaller patches we'd end up seeing this year, but it had such character and the staff was so friendly. There was a ton of fun stuff everywhere, like a big ruler where you could stand with partners/kids/dogs for cute photo ops, wagons and little carts for the little ones, and of course - pumpkins! The parking fee was not so high, and it counts toward your purchase of a pumpkin. It is dog friendly and the owners we encountered were all mindful and careful, asking before petting - it was great and a great value as well. Would absolutely recommend!

Very nice proprietors. The farm is kid-friendly with chickens, goose, goats, and bunnies. The…read morestrawberry fields are spacious with lavenders and other flowers framing them. No overwhelming crowds and parking is along the road. We spent about an hour and half picking berries and wandering around.

I was worried they wouldn't be open on a Wednesday for Strawberry picking even when Yelp said it…read morewould be. I tried calling, but wasn't able to get a hold of anyone. Thankfully they were open because it was a bit of a drive to get here! The farm owner was friendly and helpful. The strawberries were also very delicious and large compared to the ones I picked from Brentwood. I'd definitely return in the future.

Doing U-pick is fun: rounded up for the fun factor. The fruit is not organic. In case you want to…read moreeat the U-pick fruit on the spot: Bring a basket with holes in the bottom, and bottled water, so that you can rinse the fruit before eating. The lineup: 5/5: U-pick boysenberries: June 4: Blenheim apricots, June: $3.70/pound. About 70% were ripe. 3: Dutch apple pie. Kind of meh. 3: Strawberry shortcake. Bring your own maple syrup and pour some on top; it needs some sweetness. 2: Cherry pie. Kinda meh. For boysenberries, consider wearing latex gloves to keep your hands from getting stained red.

Every now and then, during strawberry season, we pop into Gizdich Ranch, seeking out a Strawberry…read morePie like one that we got about 8 years ago. While we didn't see it listed on the menu board, when my wife asked the order taker, she knew exactly what we wanted and told her that the wait would be 15 minutes as they made them to order. OMG, it was beautiful! Loaded with fresh strawberries and just enough glaze to bind it, the glaze did not overwhelm the taste of the strawberries. You can't really slice it as created. Instead, you pick off some of the fruit on top until it's down to a manageable height and then we use a large spoon to parse it out. Whipped cream? Ice cream? Both would be excellent accompaniments to be sure, but we used neither.

Conveniently located off Highway 1. Wonderfull selection of ripe strawberries, scones, shortcake,…read moreand cheesecake. I tried their strawberry shortcake. It was delicious.

Great for strawberry U-pick. They are sweeter than what you get at the grocery store. But most of…read morethe bakery items were meh: 4/5: Marionberry cobbler: better than the strawberry shortcake. Biscuit is very dry tho. 3/5: Strawberry shortcake cookie. Plain sugar cookie with a bit of strawberry jam in the middle. meh. 3/5: Strawberry shortcake: Bring some maple syrup to add sweetness and syrup texture. The biscuit is very dry. 3/5: Strawberry apple cider: Too sweet 2/5: Marionberry pie: crust is rubbery, filling is one note

The pumpkin patch is so much fun at Spina farms. The staff was great, the event was well staffed,…read morelots of parking, and good old fashioned fun. The only part that was lacking a little bit were the food choices. I hope they improve on those as time goes on and they continue to grow. But other than that, everything was fantastic and we had a great night.

I will be short if I can…read more $25 for parking, cash only. Tickets were around $8 if not more. Food was overpriced. Very crowded. Lots of dirt. And unhinged teenagers and college students LOL! Leaving the place was so bad. People were so impatient and inconsiderate of the lines. It's not a bad pumpkin patch, I just couldn't handle so much dirt flying. Overall, if you're willing to wait in long lines for rides and walk through dirt, give this place a try. P.S. we did enjoy seeing lots and lots of pumpkins and dinosaurs.

What an adorable and fun way to spend a few hours! My family visited for my birthday and was able…read moreto pick strawberries and apples, as well as do a walkthrough of the veggie garden and ALL the peppers. The farm is gorgeous, small enough to feel like you won't get lost or bite off more than you can chew, but big enough for plenty of people. We brought our own small boxes to use for picking and transporting berries. Everything was delicious!

We've come here twice now, once in the summer for strawberry picking and then in the fall for a…read morepumpkin and apple picking festival. When we did strawberry picking, it was very quiet and at one point we were the only party in the field. But the strawberries were amazing and actually the best strawberries we've ever had. I would highly recommend! The pumpkin and apple picking event was a special weekend event, with live music, food for sale, pumpkin painting, and fresh apple cider. It was a really nice family event and we enjoyed ourselves! The Fuji apples were also very good, sweet and juicy. This farm is a bit of a drive but we have found their fruit to be very good quality. It's also not too far from Gizdich so you could make a trip to both :)

I wouldn't recommend going to Moreland Pumpkin Patch if you're planning on doing the family walk…read more It was quite expensive at $15 per person, even for my 2yo. We lined up at our 730pm check-in time and waited 35 minutes in the cold and were only halfway through the line. We left because it would have been another 25-35 more minutes to get through the line. However, the staff was great and the carnival games were fun. Nice to have all of the thoughtful decorations as well, our child loved playing with all of the pumpkins.

This patch is cute…read more The haunted trail costs $15 per person and there are scheduled appointment times to go in, however the line backs up and you have to wait at least 30 minutes past your appointment time before entering. We did not enter the trail until 720pm, and that is after getting in line at 640pm. Just be aware. Which is fine, my family had fun and the actors inside are funny and well rehearsed. However, since we waited so long, we got out of the trail around 750pm. My kid wanted to play the carnival games, which close at 8pm, so we bought some tickets to play, and were out to the carnival by 752pm, they had already taken everything down and had only a few simple games still up. My kid was bummed, but I figured since there were no refunds, I could go back and get a snack instead with my tickets. I was denied and told to come back next week to redeem the tickets. I know this is all for a good cause and it really isn't too big of a deal, but it is silly that I literally bought the tickets within a minute and then walked back after the carnival being closed and then denied to even use the tickets on anything else and then told to come back next week. They were told not to sell any tickets since they were closing up the carnival early, but I guess it wasn't communicated well. I guess we will be back to use up the tickets next weekend...?

I'd just lost a family member and my boyfriend brought me here a few days after. It was such a…read morewonderful experience interacting with the animals and I even got to hold a baby bunny. This farm even had trampolines and a swing set which brought out my inner child. I loved how we could really take our time and just hang out. The owner was so kind and you can tell they truly love the animals and treat them well. Thank you so much for healing a little piece of my soul!

We brought our daughter here to see all of the wonderful animals and weren't disappointed! It was…read morepretty expensive ($35 per adult, $15 per child, $10 for food to feed the animals) - $95 for three people. We had a great time and saw the cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and alpacas! The owners were extremely welcoming and kind. They brought us a baby rabbit and little chick to hold and really facilitated a fun experience. I would highly recommend!!