2023 San Diego Farmers Market Guide

When considering San Diego’s farmers markets, one might associate them with Little Italy on Saturdays or a nearby beach-side market in the evenings. However, there are numerous farmers markets spread throughout San Diego County, offering a wide variety of options.

In total, there are 33 farmers markets across San Diego, ranging from Carlsbad to Poway, and Coronado to La Jolla, encompassing the entire county. With so many options, it can be challenging to choose just one. But, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll provide information on the locations, days, and times of the farmers markets in San Diego. Let’s dive in!

San Diego Farmers Markets 2023

The San Diego Farmers Markets are a hub of fresh, locally sourced produce and other products. From fresh vegetables and baked goods to live music and local honey, you’ll find a wide range of options to choose from. All the products come from or near San Diego, known as America’s Finest City.

In addition to the standard items, you’ll also find fresh fish, organic products, hot food vendors, fresh baked bread, and farmers selling their own products. Each market is unique and offers a rotating selection of vendors, many of whom visit different locations throughout the week.

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These markets are not only great for shopping but also foster a sense of community, connecting local buyers and consumers with fantastic products. If you’re new to the area or just visiting, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the markets. That’s why we’ve created a guide to the farmers markets in San Diego County, based on the Farm Bureau that oversees them. While dates and times may change, you can find the most up-to-date information on their website. So, let’s start exploring!

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Sunday Markets

On Sundays, you’ll find markets across the county, most of which are in the morning, but the Solana Beach one is in the afternoon, and Santa Ysabel lasts all day long!

Chula Vista – Third Avenue Village Certified Farmers’ Market- Morning

Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm

300 Park Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910 – Park Way from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue

Hillcrest Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Sunday: 8 am – 2 pm

3960 Normal Street at Lincoln (Adjacent to the DMV)
San Diego, California 92103

La Jolla Certified Farmers Market – Morning

Sunday: 9 am – 2 pm

7300 Block Of Girard Ave At Genter St
La Jolla, California 92037

Leucadia Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm

Paul Ecke Elementary-185 Union St (cross street Vulcan)
Encinitas, California 92024

Rancho Santa Fe Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Sunday: 9:30 am – 2 pm

16079 San Dieguito Rd – Del Rayo Village Center
Rancho Santa Fe, Ca 92091

Santa Ysabel Certified Farmers Market- All Day

Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

21887 Washington St at Hwy 78 & Hwy 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Solana Beach Certified Farmers Market- Afternoon

Sunday: 12 pm – 4 pm

444 S. Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, California 92075

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Monday Markets

Monday is a bit of a unique day in the world of San Diego farmers markets because instead of boasting multiple farmers markets, there is only one! You can still get your fill of fresh produce and local goods in the evening, if you can make it out to Escondido, quite far to the northeast of the rest of San Diego.

Welk Certified Farmers’ Market (Escondido)- Evening

Monday: 3 – 7 pm

8860 Lawrence Welk Dr
Escondido, California 92026

Tuesday Markets

On Tuesdays, there are plenty of evening farmers markets to attend, mostly near the beaches, but some are more inland, as well.

Chula Vista – Otay Ranch Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Tuesday: 4 – 7 pm

2015 Birch Rd and Eastlake Blvd
Chula Vista, California 91915

Coronado Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Tuesday: 2:30 – 6 pm

1st & B.- Ferry Landing
Coronado, California 92118

Escondido Certified Farmers Market- Evening

2:30 pm – sunset

200 E. Grand Avenue – At Juniper & Kalima
Escondido, California 92025

Mira Mesa Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Tuesday: 3 – 6 pm (closed in January)

Mira Mesa High School
10510 Reagan Road
San Diego, CA 92126

Pacific Beach Tuesday Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Tuesday: 2 -7 pm

4500 Bayard St from Garnet Aveto Hornblend St
San Diego, CA 92109

San Marcos Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Tuesdays 3 – 7 pm

250 North City Drive – Between Campus Way & Redel Rd

San Marcos, CA 92078

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Wednesday Markets

On Wednesdays, you are back to having your pick of morning or evening farmers markets, though most are, again located at the beach in the evening. You can head farther inland, east to the Santee market, if you’d like to grab some products after an afternoon hike, for example.

Carlsbad State Street Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Wednesday: 3 – 7 pm ~ Winter Hours 3 – 6 pm

State St between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand
Carlsbad, California 92008

Little Italy Wednesday Certified Farmers Market- Morning  

Wednesday: 8 am – 2 pm Months: January to December

501 West Date St. – From Kettner Blvd to Front St San Diego, Ca 92101

Ocean Beach Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Wednesday: 4 – 8 pm

4900 block of Newport Between Cable & Bacon
Ocean Beach, California 92107

Santee Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Wednesday: 3 – 7 pm
Winter Hours 2:30 – 6:30 pm (Nov-Feb)

9600 Carlton Hills Blvd & Mast Blvd Santee, Ca 92071

South Bay Certified Farmers Market- Evening

3 -7 pm

4475 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902

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Thursday Markets

On Thursdays, you’ll find that there are as many farmers markets in the morning as the evening, which means that you can easily enjoy a market and grab some lunch before heading to the beach, or to any other activity you’ve got planned.

Linda Vista Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Thursday: 2 – 7 pm

Linda Vista Plaza Shopping Center
6931 Linda Vista Rd – Between Comstock Street & Ulric Street

San Diego, CA 92111

North Park Thursday Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Thursday: 3 – 7:30 pm

2900 North Park Way & 30th St
San Diego, California 92104

Oceanside Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Thursday: 9 am – 1 pm

Pier View Way & Coast Hwy 101
Oceanside, California 92054

Scripps Ranch Farmers Market- Evening

Thursday: 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

10045 Carroll Canyon Rd.
San Diego 92131 (In the Newtopia Cyder parking lot)

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Friday Markets

With Fridays bringing the right balance between morning and evening markets, you’ll find that kicking off your weekend with some local goodies couldn’t be easier!

Borrego Springs Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Closed from June to September

Friday: 7 am – 12 pm, November to April

Friday: 7 – 10 am, May to October

Christmas Circle – 700 Palm Canyon Dr & Borrego Springs Rd
Borrego Springs, California 92004

La Mesa Village Certified Farmers Market- Evening

Friday: 3 – 7 pm

La Mesa Blvd, Between Palm Ave & Allison Ave
La Mesa, Ca 91942

Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Friday: 9 am – 1 pm

13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
San Diego, California 92128

Saturday Markets

Saturdays are the most jam-packed when it comes to your farmers market options- with plenty to choose from, along the coast, in downtown, and even inland.

City Heights Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Closed until further notice

Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm

On Wightman St. between Fairmount and 43rd St.
San Diego, California 92125

Del Mar Certified Farmers Market- Afternoon

Saturday: 12 – 4 pm

1050 Camino Del Mar (Civic Center), Del Mar, CA 92014

Fallbrook Main Avenue Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Saturday: 9 am – 1:30 pm

Fallbrook on Main Avenue, between Hawthorne & Fig

111 S Main Ave, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Little Italy Mercato Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm

501 West Date Street from Kettner Blvd to Front Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Mission Valley Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Saturday: 8:30 am – 12 pm

7960 Civita Blvd. – Cross Street: Russell Park Way
San Diego, CA 92108

Poway Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm

14134 Midland Rd. cross street Temple
Poway, California 92074

Vista Certified Farmers Market- Morning

Saturday: 8 am -12 pm

County Courthouse 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista
(just South of Highway 78), Vista, California 92081

Special Mentions

The Gaslamp Artisan Market is not a true farmers market but does deserve a mention on this list. The market is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and offers clothing, jewelry, and other hand-crafted, artisan goods for consumers to browse. Make sure to stop by if you’re already in the area after the Little Italy Certified Farmers Market on a Saturday!

Wrapping Up

The abundance of farmers markets in San Diego offers an opportunity to find everything from fresh produce to baked goods, local honey, and live music. With a climate that is conducive to year-round outdoor markets, San Diego’s farmers markets offer an unparalleled shopping experience.

With the option of a different farmers market for each day of the week, you could visit the Little Italy farmers market on Saturdays, La Jolla Open Aire market on Sundays, Escondido market on Mondays, Pacific Beach farmers market on Tuesdays, Ocean Beach farmers market on Wednesdays, North Park farmers market on Thursdays, and end the week at the La Mesa farmers market on Fridays.

Take a tour of the various farmers markets and find your favorite one. Share with us your experiences at the San Diego farmers markets.

The abundance of farmers markets in San Diego offers an opportunity to find everything from fresh produce to baked goods, local honey, and live music. With a climate that is conducive to year-round outdoor markets, San Diego’s farmers markets offer an unparalleled shopping experience.

With the option of a different farmers market for each day of the week, you could visit the Little Italy farmers market on Saturdays, La Jolla Open Aire market on Sundays, Escondido market on Mondays, Pacific Beach farmers market on Tuesdays, Ocean Beach farmers market on Wednesdays, North Park farmers market on Thursdays, and end the week at the La Mesa farmers market on Fridays.

Take a tour of the various farmers markets and find your favorite one. Share with us your experiences at the San Diego farmers markets.