Pumpkin patch
Avila Valley Barn
U-pick pumpkins in San Luis Obispo, California
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“There’s nothing quite like harvesting your own.”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-experiences, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“From mid-September through November, enjoy family photos surrounded by pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and festive autumn farm displays along California’s Central Coast.”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-experiences, checked October 6, 2026
“Wander through the pumpkin patch and sunflower fields, pick the perfect pumpkin, sip seasonal farm-fresh cider, and enjoy that unforgettable fresh-from-the-farm feeling.”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-experiences, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-hours, checked October 6, 2026
“Daily 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-hours, checked October 6, 2026
“Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-hours, checked October 6, 2026
“Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-hours, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Wander over and say hello to feed our friendly farm animals, little ones and big ones alike will love getting up close for a hands-on farm moment.”
“Purchase your pumpkin patch ticket at the fruit stand, then hop aboard a tractor ride through the farm to find your perfect pumpkin.”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com/fall-experiences, checked October 6, 2026
“From tractor rides and hay mazes to exploring the pumpkin patch and hand-feeding friendly farm animals, there’s always something to discover at Avila Valley Barn.”
Source: avilavalleybarn.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Planting Seeds blog: What’s in Season at U-Pick Farms Across the State? (June 24, 2026), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Price
- Admission FREE admission
- Admission
- PARKING & ADMISSION ALWAYS FREE
- Address
- 560 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405San Luis Obispo County
More from the farm’s website
The farm lists admission as free.
The farm lists Hay Rides as free.
The farm lists U-pick pumpkins as free.
On admission, the website says "PARKING & ADMISSION ALWAYS FREE".
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission | FREE admission | Year not stated | |
| Hay Rides | Free | Year not stated | |
| U-pick pumpkins | Free | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Wagon rides
- Petting zoo
Avila Valley Barn: questions
Does Avila Valley Barn have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "There’s nothing quite like harvesting your own."
How much does U-pick cost at Avila Valley Barn?
U-pick pumpkins: Free. Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.
Is there an admission fee at Avila Valley Barn?
PARKING & ADMISSION ALWAYS FREE, according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026).