Best Corn Mazes Near Los Angeles
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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.
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Forneris Farms
15200 Rinaldi St.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 361-0714
www.fornerisfarms.com
Expect a four-acre corn maze open until November 2 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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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Big Horse Feed & Mercantile
33320 Temecula Pky.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 389-4621
www.bighoraecornmaze.com
An 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. 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.
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Murray Family Farms
6700 General Beale Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 330-0100
www.murrayfamilyfarms.com
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.
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