We live in Bonny Doon, and have patronized this market and those on the West Side, the Sunday…read moremarket on the east side, and in Felton. The downtown market, while a long drive from us in Bonny Doon, is our favorite, by far. My primary objective at farmers' markets is the produce; vendors of meat and fish are convenience, and there are good ones both in Felton and Downtown. I rarely buy prepared food at markets. The downtown market is our favorite for the quality and greater variety of the produce. Parking can be a PITA, but I can usually find a spot within two blocks, often closer. I don't patronize markets for "the scene," or because it's cute, only for stuff to cook -- produce and raw meat and fish. All those folks wandering around, not watching where they're going, getting in the way when I'm dragging 20 lb of food around are a nuisance! :)

This is located downtown Santa Cruz on a Weds.. Zig zag 2 blocks. Quite a crowd. Found parking two…read moreblocks away in residential. Where I parked, I found broken glass. I guess, park at your own risk. The selection is the usual. Interesting, they had ice cream and yogurt bars. Good thing, it was a hot day. There were fruit samples and bakery items. Eateries. Kids running around.

This is my favorite place to buy fish. Fresh whole fish and prepared poke. The owners are fantastic…read moreand all of the people who work for the company are great. We know Cindy the best and she's the highlight of the farmers market in Palo Alto! We gifted my parents a CSA membership with H&H and it's the best.

We have been conscious of trying to patronize harbor businesses since the bridge debacle…read more Double checked their website to make sure they were open and saw that halibut was on sale- this in itself motivated me to navigate my way there. Upon arrival, the price in the case did not reflect the sale price mentioned on their website. When I mentioned this to the guy helping me, he shrugged. Then another guy came out from the back (he must have heard the conversation) and said that the prices online were from yesterday (!) For the $5 off a pound that these two were unwilling to honor or even apologize about, they lost a customer. Good thing Shoppers Corner has great fish at better prices.

Stopped by the West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market on black friday, and enjoyed browsing the handful…read moreof shops at Lighthouse Point, a beautiful setting with lovely views overlooking the water. The selection was small compared to similar outdoor markets, as was the event as a whole, with vendors selling jewelry, clothing, baskets, animal themed merchandise, and even Groot planters (at the Sassy Succulent Designs tent). Nothing too unique, but it was a carefree and positive atmosphere that beats your typical black friday shopping. Not much of a crowd, not much parking available (tiny lots were packed), not much music, and not much food on site (I only saw one food truck and one kettle corn stand)... Though a couple of the vendor tents were selling tasty desserts and treats to take home, and that alone made up for what seemed to be missing here. I got a cute baby size loaf of banana chocolate chip bread from the sweetest ladies at Lisa's Sweet Treats, and it was super delicious, I regret not getting more. That was the highlight of my visit!

Great outdoors facing the sea kind of farmers market. Super pleasant to walk around and it is…read moremostly composed of vendors selling jewelry, candles, clothes and other items. Super cute and with a boho-chic vibe. During my last visit to Santa Cruz my friends and I enjoyed stopping by and getting some gifts for ourselves while walking around. I particularly like the candles stand the most, very nice smells. Great vibes overall.

Can a Farmer's Market be cute? Oh yes it can! Live Oak Farmer's Market is the epitome of cute and…read moreclassy. It of course has all the great high quality goods you'd expect at a farmer's market, like organic produce and baked goods, but you also get kombucha in cool glass bottles and friendly farmers and really nice handicrafts. I love the yummy bites I can get there from local places, like Melrose Cafe, and appreciate that this market has Market Match for those who use EBT. There are also some tables and chairs scattered in the center of this square-shaped market, which gives Live Oak FM a more community vibe than some of the larger, more spread out farmer's markets I've been to. There is some parking right there, but not many. You'd most likely have to find street parking. That's the only downside. Another positive is this FM is right next to a little shopping strip. There are shops like a dollar store, a little tamale shop, and an antique shop. And the beach is only a few blocks away too! Bonus! **They are open on Sundays only**

Love the kombucha on tap!!! Such cute vibes and great sellers. Love it and will stop by again.read more

Groundswell Farm at the Fort Mason Farmers Market. Being a seasonal micro farm they were offering a…read moremix of vegetables that included Leeks, Tomatoes, Peppers, and more. There is something to be said for small footprint farms.

IMHO Such a…read morebeautiful produce market! We had just finished having breakfast at The Cook House and my friend needed to buy a bunch of green onions, so across the street we go! The first thing I noticed before entering the market, was the freezer compartment chock full of Marianne's Ice Cream! Unfortunately, we didn't have a cooler in our trunk to keep any frozen goods cold, so we had to forgo buying Marianne's. The market is bright, clean, and full of beautiful produce and other staples. Cashier was friendly.

what would improve Capitola Village produce is to have organic fruit and vegetables? I stopped…read morethere once and they did not have any organic apples at all. I have not been back because I do not like to have fruit with pesticides because not only is it on the outside. It can go into the inside. And you can't wash off the inside, especially the berries.

We were driving back home from Panthers beach and I saw the ICONIC HUGE YELLOW CHAIR and made my…read moreboyfriend stop and see what this place was about. Upon walking in I saw a little pumpkin patch they had and all the AMAZING fruits. Pretty good deal as well! I got 7 mini avocados for $1, some strawberries, plums, watermelon and nectarines. Super yummy and refreshing. The gentleman who was working there was super friendly with us. Definitely would recommend this place!

Fantastic farmer's market. I love the huge chair they have out front. It's hilarious too when you…read moresee yourself tiny in those photos. I love their handmade soaps as well. I had to buy one and their strawberries, watermelons, cherries, peaches, and everything are fresh! It's well worth the price and visit. It's such an awesome little market just down the coast so come and visit if you drive down the coast in Santa Cruz!

I have loved the Everett farm since I first discovered them. I never go with an agenda and always…read moreleave with something delightfully fresh. There current hours are "open daily, 10-5" and I don't think that's reflected on the Yelp page. Definitely cruise by if you're in the area.

This is my local farm stand and I love it. Yummy fruits and veggies, awesome mushrooms, excellent…read morecider. When there the people are very nice, and when not it is easy to pay with Venmo. I like the peace and quiet and rustic surroundings as well. Yay!