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Best Corn Mazes Near Los Angeles

If you're feeling the urge to flee the Los Angeles fray to literally get lost on a California farm, consider taking a hike (or a road trip) to a carefully executed corn maze or two. The tall plants planted in precise paths, thanks to GPS-equipped trucks, did the trick for the farmers who created these fun places in which to hide. Now these amazing stalks are ready to serve as you seek to find your way out. Oh, and don't worry; if you need help, that kind of assistance is probably not far away. So, with that in mind, consider the following confusing corn mazes located just outside the City of Angels.

Underwood Farms
3370 Sunset Valley Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-3690
www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com
Dates: October 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016

With an endless amount of activities to take part in, Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark is one of the best places to celebrate the fall season by taking on their corn maze. Aside from the pumpkin patch which is now in its 18th year, The Annual Fall Harvest Festival features all of the activities from past years, plus many more including a petting zoo, tractor rides, pig racing, and much more. But, one of the most popular attractions has to be their corn maze where you're sure to get lost in. It may not be as large as some of the others, but it's just as fun for anyone who dares to step inside!

Forneris Farms
15200 Rinaldi St.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 361-0714
www.fornerisfarms.com
Dates: October 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016

Expect a four-acre corn maze open until October 31 from this family farm that promises lots of dead ends as well as many twists and turns to rival the likes of a well-built roller coaster. But that's the fun of it. That said, hidden in amongst these particular stalks are a bunch of signs, otherwise known as "corn-undrums," containing language that this rural outpost claims is rather "corny." That may be true, but so is the fact that those who find all 10 signs while out and about on the corn maze adventure are given the chance to win a super-duper grand prize for their many efforts. Each fall, they carve a maze out of corn stalks that reach way above your head. Come enjoy the day adventure as you try to navigate this good ol' fashioned, down-on-the-farm maze! There's a cornfield with over 4 acres of turns and deciding which path to take is the chance you'll have to make!

Brookshire Farm
4747 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 549-8733
www.brookshirefarms.com

Two corn mazes await at La Familia Ranch in San Luis Obispo, a friendly place that uses the slogan "growing memories." Surely, once you've navigated one or both of the twisted corn paths offered at this San Luis Obispo outpost, you'll have gathered plenty of nostalgic moments, even the most frustrating ones. After your quest is complete, be sure to stay awhile and recharge over farm fresh meals that could not be more fresh. Other offerings here include one of the central coast's largest outdoor fall harvests with a vast selection of pumpkins, gourds, squashes, and other fall décor. Don't forget to stop by throughout the year to see what vegetables Brookshire Farms is growing locally. For a set admission price, you can also take part in all of this year's entertainment like hay rides, slides, and even a giant jumping pillow and much more! But, ultimately the corn maze is the draw here. Find your way through the twists and turns of our buzzing maze. This year, they have upgraded the corn maze to seven acres, with over four miles worth of trail! Also, you won't want to miss out on their night maze. Beginning on October 14, 2016, The Night Maze runs Friday and Saturday nights and will begin at 8pm. Try to find your way in the dark!

Swank Farms
2600 San Felipe Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4704
www.swankfarms.com

Talk about a genius labyrinth. Make that two since this rustic retreat caters to two different kinds of clientele when it comes to how these professionals built their mazes. One, known as the Maniac Maze, tries its best to confuse those who are doing the navigating, while the Spookley Maze makes the adventure a little bit scary for its intended public: little kids. That said, other haunted ranch activities await those who have managed to find the outlet of the maze of their choice. There's much more fun here as well, including pumpkin sling shots, a corn canon, sumo wrestling and mining for gemstones and fossils.

Related:  Five Reasons To Visit OC in the Fall

Big Horse Feed & Mercantile
33320 Temecula Pky.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 389-4621
www.bighorsecornmaze.com
Dates: October 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016

Held each year as a grand annual event in Temecula at Big Horse Feed & Mercantile, this Southern California labyrinth known as the Big Horse Corn Maze is one of the most popular spots to attend. Arguably the largest one of its kind in our part of the Golden State, this farm-filled attraction may be better run than walked if you want to get out in time to have more farm fun. Other activities at this particular outpost for fall include gem mining, hay riding and even a giant bounce session on an air pillow.

Murray Family Farms
6700 General Beale Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 330-0100
www.murrayfamilyfarms.com
Dates: October 1, 2016 - October 29, 2016

Sustainable practices are paramount at this Bakersfield-based farm where a couple of corn mazes are all the rage during the autumn season. One has been created for your tribe's younger set while the other is much more complicated, meant for the older crowd in your clan. That said, everyone has fun at this particular outpost located north of Los Angeles yet worlds away in terms of country fun on the farm. Hayrides, pumpkin patches animal gardens, ball tosses, as well as their Spookley Corn Maze and Sunflower Maze are always the big draws.

Related: Free Fall Activities For Families in Los Angeles

Los Angeles freelance travel writer Jane Lasky, contributes to publications such as Travel + Leisure, Vogue and Esquire. Her weekly sojourning column ran in 40 newspapers for 20 years. Jane is anything but an accidental tourist. Check out her articles on Examiner.com

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