There is no better way to support a healthy diet and your local economy than buying your produce at a farmer’s market. San Diego Countyhas an abundance of local farms growing everything from avocados to chilies and every week they bring their crops to market sites throughout the County. Here is the most comprehensive list I’ve been able to find* of 39 popular Farmer’s Markets. Enjoy!
Sunday:
Julian Certified Farmers’ Market 11am – 4pm – Located between The Bead Shop and the Wynola Farms Marketplace, 4470 Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036
La Jolla Open Aire Market 9am – 1pm – Girard & Genter – SW corner of La Jolla Elementary School, La Jolla, CA 92037
Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market and Art Fair 10am – 2pm – Paul Ecke Elementary – 185 Union St. (cross st. Vulcan), Encinitas, CA 92024
Point Loma certified Farmers’ Market 9:30am – 2:30pm – 2900 Block of Cannon St. between Roscrans & Shafter, San Diego, CA 92106. Accepts EBT, Credit & Debit
Rancho Santa Fe Del Rayo Village Farmers’ Market 9am – 1:30pm – del Rayo Village, 16079 San Dieguito Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Sikes Adobe Certified Farmers’ Market 10am – 4pm – 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido, CA 92025
Solana Beach Farmers’ Market 1 – 5pm – 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075
Monday:
Chula Vista, Swiss Park 3 – 7pm – 2001 Main St., Chula Vista, CA 91911
Escondido Welk Village 3 – 7pm – 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, CA 92026
Tuesday: Coronado Island’s Ferry Landing from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Il Fornaio Restaurant. 1st & B. – Ferry Landing, Coronado, CA 92118 www.coronadoferrylandingshops.com.
Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market 3:30 – 7pm – Grand & Juniper, Escondido, CA 92025
Mira Mesa Farmers’ Market 3 – 7pm, Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Reagan Rd., San Diego, CA 92126
Wednesday:
Bonita Valley Certified Farmers’ Market 3 – 7pm, Bonita Valley Community Church, 4744 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902
Cal State San Marcos 1pm – sunset, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Parking lot “B”. Accepts EBT, Credit & Debit
Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market and Food Fair 1 – 5pm – Roosevelt St. between Grand Ave and Carlsbad Village, Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
Ocean Beach 5 – 8pm – 4900 Block of Newport Avenue between Cable & Bacon, Ocean Beach, CA 92107. Purchase the most delicious, locally-grown, produce, art, flowers, local music and more www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.
Poway Farmers’ Market and Faire 3 – 7pm – 14134 Midland Rd., cross street Temple, Poway, CA 92074
Santee Farmers’ Market 3 – 7pm – Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071
Tu Mercado Certified Farmers’ Market 11am – 2pm – University of San Diego Campus (in front of Student Life Pavillion) 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Thursday:
Chula Vista Farmers’ Market and Open Air Bazaar 3 – 7pm – Downtown Chula Vista at Center St. & 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91915
North Park Farmers’ Market and Open Air Bazaar 3pm – sunset – 3151 University Ave. – CVS Pharmacy parking lot at University and 32nd St., San Diego, CA 92104
Oceanside’s Sunset Market 5 – 9pm – Tremont & Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. Explore more than 20 farmers, an international food court, live entertainment, arts and crafts fair and farmers market www.msoceanside.com
Oceanside Certified Farmers’ Market & Faire 9am – 1pm – Pier View Way & Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside, CA 92054
UTC Certified Farmers’ Market 3 – 7pm – Westfield UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys, 9001 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA 92122. Accepts EBT, Credit & Debit
Friday:
Falbrook Certified Farmers’ Market 10am – 2pm – 102 S. Main St., (corner of Main & Alvardo), Fallbrook, CA 92028
Imperial Beach Certified Farmers’ Market 1 – 7:30pm – Imperial Beach Pier Plaza, 10 Evergreen Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
La Mesa Village Certified Farmers’ Market 3 – 6pm – 8300 block of Allison Ave. East of Spring St., La Mesa, CA 91941
Mission Hills Certified Farmers’ Market 3 – 7pm – W Washington St. & Falcon St., San Diego, CA 92013
Mission Valley 3 – 7pm, Westfield Mission Valley Mall – 1288 Camino Del Rio N, East Parking Lot, Adjacent to Camino Del Este, San Diego, CA 92108. Accepts EBT, Credit & Debit
Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers’ Market & Specialties 9am – noon – Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Deigo, CA 92128
Saturday:
Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market and Food Fair 1 – 5pm – Roosevelt St. between Grand Ave and Carlsbad Village, Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008
City Heights Market 9am – 1pm – On Wightman St. between Fairmount and 43rd St., San Diego, CA 92125. Accepts EBT, Credit & Debit
Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court 1 – 4pm – 1050 Camino Del Mar (Between 10th & 11th Streets) Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar Flower Hill Certified Farmers’ Market 9am – 1pm – Flower Hill Promenade, 2720 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Pacific Beach Certified Farmers’ Market 8am – noon – 4150 Mission Blvd. between Reed & Pacific Beach Blvd., Pacific Beach, CA 92109
Poway Farmers’ Market and Faire 8 – 11:30am – 14134 Midland Rd., cross street Temple, Poway, CA 92074
Ramona Certified Farmers’ Market 9am – 1pm – 1855 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065
Scripps Ranch Farmers’ Market 9am – 1pm – Corner of Scripps Poway Pkwy & Spring Canyon Rd., 10380 Spring Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92131
Vista Farmer’s Market 8am – noon. County Courthouse 325 S. Melrose Drive,Vista (just South of Highway 78),Vista,California 92081
* List courtesy of 101 things to Do in San Diego
For information about any of these San Diego neighborhoods, just give me a call!
Marti Kilby
Broker Associate
Myers Real Estate Group
619-846-9249
February 12, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Great business! Thanks for sharing this. In San Diego you can have a good life. Is that available everyday?