Berry farm · Pumpkin patch · Flower farm
Mellano Farm Stand
U-pick strawberries, pumpkins, flowers and sunflowers in Oceanside, 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
“During spring, summer, and fall, we also host seasonal festivals featuring crops like strawberries, watermelon, pumpkins, and flowers—plus tractor rides, live music, food, and U-Pick experiences.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Severe weather may impact activities like U-Pick or tractor rides, so please check ahead before visiting.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Seasonal u-pick fields include strawberries, sunflowers and more!”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Our spring flower fields and our October pumpkin patch & corn maze cannot be missed.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We’re a 20-acre working family farm with an onsite farm stand open Thursday–Sunday, 10:30am–5pm.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Thursday-Sunday 10:30-5pm”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Parking is free during the week and $5 during weekend festivals.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Leashed dogs are welcome in the farm stand and patio areas only.”
“Pets are not allowed in the fields for food safety reasons.”
“Service animals* are permitted in designated areas—please speak with our staff for guidance.”
“*Service animals are working animals, and the work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability.”
“Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“If walking long distances is difficult, tractor rides (when available) are a great way to see the farm.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
“During festival weekends, we also feature our Botanical Bar (Farm-Crafted Lemonades, local wine & beer, etc.), food trucks, and local vendors.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com/farmers-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Weekend tractor rides take you through the farm to enjoy the beauty our farm has to offer!”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Seasonal weekend festivals bring outside vendors to the farm as well as live music, crafts and more.”
Source: mellanofarmstand.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Strawberries
- Pumpkins
- Flowers
- Sunflowers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical California seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: March–August. 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.
- 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
- Address
- 5750 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057San Diego County
Besides picking
- Café
- Wagon rides
- Events
- Festivals
Mellano Farm Stand: questions
Does Mellano Farm Stand have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Seasonal u-pick fields include strawberries, sunflowers and more!"