Farmers markets in San Diego: Where to find fresh food

It’s easy to eat farm-to-fork in San Diego, because our farmers markets are simply un-beet-able.

Whether you’re shopping for locally grown fruits + veggies, SD-roasted coffee beans, or artisan home goods, you can find it at your nearest market.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 33 farmers markets in the San Diego area where you can head outside to find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Photo via @extrarachel

Sunday

Hillcrest Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-2p.m.

• Parking: Free parking on surrounding streets and in the San Diego Unified School District administrative offices lot, the DMV Field Office on Normal Street, and USPS lots.
• Space: Outdoors

You’ll find 175+ vendors, new merchants weekly, live music, food, and local produce at this big farmers market. Pro tip: The market has temporarily moved to University Avenue between Herbert Street and Park Boulevard amid construction for the Normal Street Promenade. Once that project is completed, the Hillcrest Farmers Market will return to its upgraded permanent location.

La Jolla Open Aire Market | Sundays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking, and in the lots at The Gillespie School, La Jolla Elementary, and the public lot on Genter Street.
• Space: Outdoors

Going strong for 25+ years, this Girard Avenue market includes local artisans and cooking demos, meals, and fresh produce.

Photo via Chula Vista Farmers Market

Chula Vista Farmers’ Market | Sundays, year-round| 10 a.m.-2p.m.

• Parking: Metered street parking, or find a public lot.
• Space: Outdoors

Explore 70+ vendors along Park Way between Third and Fourth avenues (near Memorial Park) that bring local produce, baked goods, salsas, fresh flowers, hot food like empanadas, and artisan goods to downtown Chula Vista.

Leucadia Certified Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Parking: Paul Ecke Elementary parking lots, Highway 101 parking pods, and nearby street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

Setting up shop in the coastal beach community in Encinitas, this market has 75+ vendors selling food, flowers, and baked goods, plus a food court and entertainment for kids.

Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers’ Market | Sundays, year-round | 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Parking: Limited space in the Del Rayo Village Shopping Center lot and nearby street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

Find fresh produce, plants, and decor while listening to live local artists each week. Pro tip: The kids can keep busy in the Market Kids & Craft Booth.

Photo via @sd.jes

Santa Ysabel Certified Farmers’ Market | Saturdays + Sundays, year-round | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

Head to San Diego County’s northeast mountains for certified produce, baked goods, live entertainment, and sustainability best practices.

Solana Beach Farmers’ Market | Sundays, year-round | 12-4 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking, including South Cedros Avenue.
• Space: Outdoors

Shop artisan goods like jewelry, gifts, and art alongside local farmers, or grab a meal at the market’s food court.

Monday

Welks Resorts Certified Farmers’ Market | Mondays, year-round | 3-7 p.m.

• Parking: Lawrence Welk Resort lots
• Space: Outdoors

Need a Monday pick-me-up? Shop this Escondido farmers market featuring local vendors, organic produce, and monthly scavenger hunts.

Tuesday

Coronado Farmers Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 2:30-6 p.m.

• Parking: Coronado Ferry Landing offers a paid parking lot, nearby street parking, or take the ferry from downtown San Diego.
• Space: Outdoors

This small, long-running market offers fresh food, fruits and vegetables, and flowers at Coronado Ferry Landing at Compass.

Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 2:30 p.m. to sunset

• Parking: Street parking along Juniper Street, Grand Avenue, and Valley Parkway
• Space: Outdoors

Browse local vendors and produce at Heritage Garden park until sundown.

Photo by @northcitysandiego + @brian.doll

Mira Mesa Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, year-round (except January) | 3-7 p.m. (February-October), 3-6 p.m. (November + December)

• Parking: Mira Mesa High School parking lot.
• Space: Outdoors

This market is home to local vendors, with a special focus on Asian dishes and ingredients.

Otay Ranch Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 4-8 p.m.

• Parking: Otay Ranch Town Center lots.
• Space: Outdoors

This South Bay market debuted in 2007 with more than 20 local farmers and 25 prepared + packaged food vendors and is still going strong.

Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 2-7 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking on Hornblend or Bayard streets, or find a paid lot nearby.
• Space: Outdoors

Find produce from certified farm vendors and explore locally-made products and eateries at this market close to the beach.

San Marcos Certified Farmers Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 3-7 p.m.

• Parking: June and Campus ways parking structures.
• Space: Outdoors

Enjoy live music and local vendors selling produce, jewelry, pet goods, and hot meals.

Photo via @hidalgo_flowers_sd

Wednesday

Little Italy Mercato | Wednesdays, year-round, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and Saturdays, year-round, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking is limited in this buzzy neighborhood — explore nearby lots.
• Space: Outdoors

Shop flowers, art, produce, food, and more at this 6-block market with rotating vendors. Saturday’s market tends to feature more vendors, but also draws bigger crowds.

OB Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 4-8 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking, or find a nearby lot.
• Space: Outdoors

The eclectic beach community hosts 100+ vendors along Newport Avenue selling certified produce, crafts, pre-packaged meals, and globally-inspired food.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Santee Certified Farmers Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 3-7 p.m.

• Parking: Pathways Church parking lot.
• Space: Outdoors

This small, neighborhood market in San Diego’s East County features fresh, locally grown produce, bread, dog treats, and hot food. It closes at 6 p.m. during the winter months.

State Street Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, year-round | 2:30-7 p.m.

• Parking: Find a spot in the Village or find a public lot.
• Space: Outdoors

Find vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and many products that aren’t readily available in traditional grocery stores. Five hot food vendors are featured each week on a rotating basis.

Thursday

North Park Thursday Market | Thursdays, year-round | 3-7:30 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking, or park in the North Park Parking Garage for $1 per hour.
• Space: Outdoors

Peruse 50+ vendors selling produce, eggs, meat, cheese, fish, sauces, and other local goods near the North Park Mini Park.

Photo via @nonojoseempanadas

Scripps Ranch Famers Market | Thursdays, year-round | 3:30-7:30 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking and nearby parking lots (follow the signs).
• Space: Outdoors

This weekly gathering at Newtopia Cyder features vendors selling local goods, space to eat lunch or dinner, and live music. Pro tip: visit the information booth to get your Early Bird Special punch card worth $5 to redeem at any booth once it’s filled out.

Oceanside Certified Farmers Market | Thursdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking available, as are paid and public lots.
• Space: Outdoors

Find vendors selling produce, flowers, salsa + chips, and artisan baked goods. Return on Thursday evenings, 5-9 p.m., for the year-round Oceanside Sunset Market featuring live music and 200+ merchants selling food, crafts, and other goods.

Linda Vista Famers Market | Thursdays, year-round | 2-7 p.m.

• Parking: The market is in a parking lot with plenty of spaces for visitors.
• Space: Outdoors

Discover dozens of vendors selling fresh produce and hot meals, plus crafts vendors and booths for local nonprofits.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Friday

La Mesa Village Farmers Market | Fridays, year-round | 3-7:30 p.m.

• Parking: Free parking at Civic Center and street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

This East County gem celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. The market brings 90+ local vendors and entertainment to the heart of La Mesa Village.

Rancho Bernardo Farmers Market | Fridays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Bernardo Winery’s parking lot plus street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

Head to the winery’s lower courtyard to shop produce, artisan goods, crafts, local honey, and eggs. You’ll also have easy access to the winery’s Village Shops.

Photo via @cardiff_farmers_market

Saturday

Cardiff Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Features: This new market has a growing collection of vendors selling produce, hot foods, drinks, and local goods.
• Parking: MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus parking lot.

Point Loma Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Street parking or parking at Liberty Station lots
• Space: Outdoors

This market takes place on Chauncey Road at Arts District Liberty Station and highlights local vendors selling everything from farm-fresh fruits to prepared meals.

Del Mar Certified Farmers’ Market | Saturdays, year-round | 12-4 p.m.

• Parking: Del Mar Civic Center garage.
• Space: Outdoors

Since 1986, this market has been celebrating the region’s farms with vendors selling fresh, sustainably grown produce, flowers, eggs, and prepared foods.

Fallbrook Main Avenue Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Parking: There’s plenty of street parking between Mission Road and Main Avenue.
• Space: Outdoors

Shop a selection of local farmers and artisans, plus check for new vendors and themed celebrations.

Photo by Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday

Mission Valley Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Civita Park’s lot and street parking along Civita Boulevard.
• Space: Outdoors

Head to Civita Park for a food court selling prepared items, local merchants, and fresh produce.

Poway Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Parking: Old Poway Park’s lots and street parking.
• Space: Outdoors

Find 65+ vendors, live music, and freshly-prepared food near Old Poway Park and the Poway-Midland Railroad.

Vista Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Parking: The market is at the Superior Court North County Division, and the lot has 600+ parking spaces.
• Space: Outdoors

This market has been operating since 1981 — making it one of San Diego County’s longest-running farmers markets. It features over 50 farmers, 40+ foodmakers, and over a dozen local crafters.

Ready to go shopping? Map out your next trip.