A historic family farm operating since 1932 with a famous hay maze (Minotaur's Labyrinth), but 2026 dates are not yet published and no pricing information is available.
Arata’s Pumpkin Farm is a historic operation, family-run since 1932, and it carries the character of a working Bay Area farm rather than a modern agritainment venue. The Minotaur’s Labyrinth, a hay maze on the property, has built a reputation across the region over decades, and families return specifically for it.
The farm operates on scenic Verde Road near Half Moon Bay, which places it well for visitors who are already exploring the coastal town and its famous pumpkin festival. A stop here could pair naturally with a Half Moon Bay day trip if the timing and offerings align.
The farm’s hours are listed as Mon-Thu 9am-6:30pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10:30pm, and Sunday 9am-6:30pm, with extended Friday and Saturday hours suggesting a weekend focus. However, these hours were last verified in June 2026, and the farm has not published confirmed opening and closing dates for the 2026 season.
Pricing is not available through any online source we found. The farm does not maintain a website, so you will need to call (650) 726-7548 to confirm both the season dates and admission costs before driving out.
Beyond the well-known Minotaur’s Labyrinth hay maze, research sources mention a pumpkin river and a haunted barn on the property, though specific details about these are sparse. Pick-your-own pumpkins are available. The extended Friday and Saturday hours suggest the farm caters to weekend crowds, which likely means those days will be busier than weekdays.
This is a call-ahead farm. You will want to confirm that the farm is open for the date you are considering, understand the admission structure, and get a sense of what attractions are included. That phone call removes all the significant unknowns and takes just a few minutes.
For Bay Area visitors, the combination of a historic farm, a storied maze, and the Half Moon Bay location offers real character that newer agritainment operations do not capture. The trade-off is that you will not find everything spelled out online — the farm operates more like a destination you visit because you know about it than one you discover through web research.
Hours are listed as Mon-Thu 9am-6:30pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10:30pm, Sun 9am-6:30pm, but the farm has not published 2026 opening and closing dates as of late August. Call (650) 726-7548 to confirm when the farm opens and closes this year and whether these hours apply to the full season or only peak weekends.
Two to three hours if you are serious about the hay maze; one to two if you are mainly picking pumpkins and browsing.
Extended Friday and Saturday hours until 10:30pm suggest the farm anticipates evening traffic on weekends. Weekday visits may have shorter wait times, though early October is typically busier than late October at Bay Area farms.
Not specified. The farm operates on Verde Road, a scenic route in Half Moon Bay; assume standard farm parking.
The research notes do not specify accessibility features for the hay maze or pumpkin patch. Call (650) 726-7548 to confirm access for mobility concerns.
You need to plan around firm dates or pricing. The farm has not confirmed 2026 season dates (start and end), and it does not publish admission costs anywhere on its available web presence. You will need to call ahead before committing to the trip.
The farm has not published 2026 season dates as of late August. Call (650) 726-7548 to confirm opening and closing dates before planning your visit.
A famous hay maze on the property that has become well-known in the Bay Area. The farm also has a pumpkin river and haunted barn, though research sources do not detail all attractions.
The farm does not publish pricing information online. Call (650) 726-7548 for current admission costs.
The farm does not have a website listed in our current sources. Call (650) 726-7548 for information.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
185 Verde Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, in San Mateo County. It is one of 11 patches we track in Bay Area.
We track 11 patches in Bay Area, 2 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 3 of the 11 patches we track in Bay Area had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
Checked August 2026.