McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch
Ventura, CA · about 58 mi from LA
At a glance
- Address
- 156 McGrath Street, Ventura, CA 93003
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (805) 658-9972
- Website
- beachcalifornia.com/pumpkin-farm-ventura.html
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- LA, about 58 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Ventura County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.7 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 2.8 mi
- Gas station Chevron 0.3 mi
- EV charger 1.1 mi
- 311 places to eat within 5 mi Subway, The Habit Burger Grill, WaBa Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- East Ventura Farmers' Market Ventura · 2.6 mi
- Oxnard Farmers Market Oxnard · 4.8 mi
- Channel Islands Harbor Farmers' Market Oxnard · 5.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- McGrath Family Farm CSA 7.5 mi
- The Farmer and The Cook 13.7 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 70°F, lows around 50°F, about 0.7 in of rain, 10.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostDec 31
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 28
- ☀️ Frost-free season365 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Oxnard Ventura Co Ap, CA station (3.9 mi); frost dates from Camarillo Ap, CA (8.8 mi), median 32°F dates; USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Ventura County
Ventura County had 1,812 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 123 sold food straight to the public and 28 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 191 acres of pumpkins #5 of 38 counties in CA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch
Is McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch?
The listing gives the address as 156 McGrath Street, Ventura, CA 93003. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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