Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm
Half Moon Bay, CA · about 23 mi from Bay Area
At a glance
- Address
- Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🍇 Berries🍑 Peaches and cherries🍓 Strawberries🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Bay Area, about 23 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- San Mateo County, CA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 10a
- 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.
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- Public restroom 0.2 mi
- Playground Quarry Park Playground 0.3 mi
- Picnic area 0.3 mi
- Gas station 1 mi
- EV charger eVgo 2.7 mi
- 55 places to eat within 5 mi Miramar Beach Restaurant, The Barn, Asian King's Kitchen
Farmers markets nearby
- Coastside Farmers' Market - Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay · 2.6 mi · takes SNAP
- San Mateo Farmers' Market San Mateo · 7.5 mi
- The College of San Mateo Farmers' Market San Mateo · 7.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Ananda Valley Farm 1.8 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 63°F, lows around 45°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostFeb 6
- 🍂 First fall frostDec 17
- ☀️ Frost-free season328 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone10a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Half Moon Bay, CA station (2.1 mi); 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
- ApplesAug to Oct
- BerriesMay to Aug
- Peaches and cherriesJun to Aug
- StrawberriesApr to Jun
- VegetablesJun 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
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- 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 Mateo County
San Mateo County had 250 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 32 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 82 acres of pumpkins
- 18 acres of apples
- 4 acres of strawberries
- 31 acres of blackberries #10 of 25 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.
From the listing
pumpkin patch pick; locally grown fruits and vegetables; fresh apples; plums; peaches; strawberries; cherries;
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Questions about Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm
Is Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm 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 in a past season.
When is the season at Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm?
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 Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm?
The listing gives the address as Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Bob's Vegetable Stand and Pumpkin Farm?
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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