When I discovered that I would be missing the Davis sunflower fields this year, I was really sad. As one of my favorite flowers, seeing a sea of sunflowers makes me extremely happy. So when I discovered that the Bay Area not only had their very own sunflower fields, but that you could PICK them, I was ecstatic. So keep reading for all the details on visiting Bay Area Sunflower Fields – located in Half Moon Bay.
Where to find the Bay Area Sunflower Fields:
Take a drive to the Andreotti Family Farm in Half Moon Bay and check out their u-pick sunflowers. They also have a pumpkin patch later in the season.
- Address: 800 Cabrillo HWY North, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
- Located: About 45 minutes from San Jose & 40 minutes from San Francisco
- Open Seasonally: The season usually starts first week of September and runs until all the sunflowers are gone (usually first week of October).
About the Andreotti Family Farm
We met Dawn (one of the owners) and her kids as we were getting ready to head out to harvest our sunflowers. I love a family-run business where everyone pitches in.
Andreotti Family Farms was started in 1926 and primarily grew artichokes. The farm is now over 90 years old and is onto the 4th generation! They grow all sorts of winter vegetables, sunflowers, pumpkins, & also have a driving range on site.
How the U-Pick Sunflowers Work
This is the family’s second year offering U-Pick sunflowers – and they are actually the only farm in all of California that lets you pick your own! Being all to wade into the field and get lost amongst 10ft tall sunflowers was incredibly magical.
Entrance is $5 per person and includes 5 sunflowers. If you’d like to cut more than 5, each stem is a $1 after that. Sunflowers go fast, so be sure to keep up with the farm on Instagram for the latest field news.
Pro tip: wear your running shoes (mine are hiding out of frame) and ideally wear a jacket. If you’re getting deep into the field you don’t want to get scratched but sunflowers!
I’ll likely be back to visit next month for some pumpkin picking!
