Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita
National City, CA · about 17 mi from San Diego
At a glance
- Address
- 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- San Diego, about 17 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Sep 27-Oct 31 Mon-Fri 13:00-21:00; Sep 27-Oct 31 Sat-Sun 11:00-23:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories; OpenStreetMap
- County
- San Diego 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 mi
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Picnic area 1.1 mi
- Gas station Mobil 0.6 mi
- EV charger 0.1 mi
- 336 places to eat within 5 mi Broken Yolk Cafe, Tacos El Franc, Applebee's
Farmers markets nearby
- Chula Vista Farmers' Market Chula Vista · 0.9 mi
- Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers' Market Chula Vista · 1.4 mi
- Chula Vista Farmers Market Chula Vista · 1.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- W.D. Dickinson - Farm 1.4 mi
- Pixca Farm 6.9 mi
- Good Neighbor Gardens 8.3 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 71°F, lows around 51°F, about 0.6 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostJan 6
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 31
- ☀️ Frost-free season365 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Chula Vista, CA station (1.6 mi); frost dates from San Diego Brown Fld, CA (7.7 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. Search for the farm's current hours: 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: San Diego County
San Diego County had 4,031 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 499 sold food straight to the public and 50 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 186 acres of pumpkins #6 of 38 counties in CA
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita
Is Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita?
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 Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita?
The listing gives the address as 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Pumpkin Station at Plaza Bonita?
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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