Wow!! Now THIS is a top-notch Farmers Market (and I consider myself to be a Farmers Market…read moreconnoisseur). If you can get over the fact that parking is a nightmare (tip: get there early and use the free parking lot at the DMV) you'll love every second of your time here. We got there around 9:30am and were lucky enough to snag a spot at the aforementioned lot - about a 5 minute walk from the start of the market. From there, we took about 2 hours to fully explore, including a quick stop at a cute and affordably-priced vintage stop right off the vendors' booths. There is a huge variety of goods, mostly consumables with a few jewelry and handmade goods worked in. The vast majority of consumables booths had samples. I tried balsamic vinegars, loads of dips, some fresh fruit and tomatoes, bread, tempeh, you name it. I wasn't even hungry for lunch after going! If you aren't keen on samples, there are lots of prepared food booths for a full meal. Prices are reasonable. I bought a delicious Mediterranean 3 layer dip for $6 and my brother got a massive focaccia loaf for $10. The vendors were very friendly and helpful. Many (most?) also had business cards with shipping info if you're like me and have a full suitcase already. I would consider this market a must-visit if you find yourself in San Diego on a Sunday. Loved it!

Hillcrest Farmers Market (opened in April 1997) is San Diego's original and largest farmers market…read morewith over 175 vendors. [Hours]: Sunday (rain or shine) from 9 AM to 2 PM. [Parking]: Difficult parking situation, but I got really lucky and found a street parking spot near the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Richmond St at 9 AM. Apparently visitors can park for free at the DMV parking lot (3960 Normal St), but the lot fills up quickly so come early. According to the website, visitors can also park at the United States Postal Service parking lot at 3911 Cleveland Ave. [Amenities & vendors]: The farmers market does not accept EBT. The market takes up about three large blocks and visitors can find produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, etc. Not many fruit stands offer samples, but other non-fruit food vendors do provide free samples. The market also has a solid food court including one vendor selling coconut pancakes (Coconut & Co. Thai Fusion). The coconut pancakes (aka khanom krok - $4 for 8 pieces) reminded me of the sticky rice from mango sticky rice and these pancakes were actually quite good. [Conclusion]: Our party only ended up staying for 30 minutes, but overall this is a great farmers market for anyone who's looking for solid one-stop food options and not necessarily looking for a produce-focused farmers market.

This is a great little local market. The service is great and they have so many great items…read moreavailable. They've got a fresh produce section and a meat counter. There's also a refrigerator near the meats that has grab and go containers of fresh salsas, guacamole and more. They carry a small selection of fresh bakery items and a pretty decent amount of shelf stable food as well. You can definitely find all manner of snacks and Mexican sweets, they even sell Paw Patrol piñatas! There's plenty of close parking in the shared lot. I personally love these little neighborhood markets, and this one is worth checking out.

Love Diego's market. Hey there are a lot of large Latino markets but this is by far my fav. I like…read morethe fact it's large enough to have everything including cool items like piñatas. The star of the show is the caniceria which has just a ton of variety. Multiple marinades and cuts. If you're lucky enough to show up on a weekend when he's cooking TJ dogs then you're in for a real treat. See you there.

Great farmers market with so many local vendors whether you are looking for food to eat, produce,…read moreflowers and plants, local products. This is your place as there are so many vendors as it stretches several blocks in Little Italy. Parking is a bit difficult though on a Saturday. Would definitely come back every Saturday if I was local.

A great event but Easter weekend was brutal. The 81F felt more like 89F and the place was "sold the…read more__ out" with people. Too crowded. We will avoid holidays entirely moving forward or go early bird special. CAPTAIN JACK's SHELLFISH CO.: LOBSTER ROLL: -- not enough of their apparent parm/evo/butter/garlic sauce -- moderately loaded or a tad more with lobster -- nice tasting -- looked better last time and I did not select it RATING = A- GRILLED OYSTERS and GRILLED SCALLOPS still "too legit to quit". Dad did not love the crowds nor the hills, so we let him sit while we did a "power walk" of other vendors. Not a great day or venue necessarily for those with mobility issues.

One of our favorite farmers markets here in San Diego! They have a great selection of food from…read moreBrazilian to African food. Their selection of desserts is also wonderful! They have lots of vegan options as well. All the vendors we have come across have been super friendly and down to earth. It's sometimes packed, but usually still enjoyable to walk around. They have tables to sit near the food stands with chairs. Definitely a must stop if you're around on a Friday evening!

Every Friday from 3-7! Get there early to find parking. Lots of vendors and food to try. Fresh…read moreproduce also available! I highly recommend the Coco bomb vendor Coxinha which is the brazillian bread vendor, super good!!

This is our favorite local farmers market! There's a train that runs and is super kid friendly. The…read moreline can get very long for train tickets and waiting so go early if it's on your to do list. The market itself is about two blocks and some change. All of the vendors are really friendly & knowledgable. This farmers market is extremely dog friendly so be aware if you have allergies. The only downside to this market is how rude people can be when it comes to their dogs. We've seen owners let their dogs go to the bathroom just steps away from vendor tents and it's disgusting. Overall a really nice farmers market with lots of yummy food & local produce.

I'm absolutely in love with farmer's markets, and this one is one of our favorites to go to!…read moreThere's always so many options for everything and the vendors are always so friendly! We've always wanted to get fresh, warm and delicious bread and pastries from the Chaupain Bakery stand, but their line has always been insanely long. Luckily enough during our visit this past weekend, the line wasn't as terrible when we passed by them--you grab that opportunity without dilly dallying because a minute later, that can change real quick. We got a slice of their caramelized onion quiche, a strawberry bar, a chocolate chip muffin, and a bag of their brioche buns. Sooooo yummy! We also got Amapola's banana pudding and it was divine! The perfect dessert for a sweet tooth. It's served chilled, so creamy and not too sweet. I love that you still get some banana chunks in there too. Will definitely get this again the next time we visit! I was also in dire need of more coffee that morning, so I decided to get some from Wipeout Coffee. I got a large Iced Hazelnut Latte with oat milk. I was so happy to get to try new coffee from a local roaster! It was pretty good--I really enjoyed my drink--just an insane amount of ice even after asking for light ice. Their coffee was just so crisp and refreshing. They also have all kinds of fresh and vibrant greenery, flowers, and produce that are all just so hard to resist! Unless something drastic changes, we'll always come to visit this farmer's market.

Scripps Ranch Farmer's Market has changed throughout the years. It's great that we have this venue…read morewhich has a variety of small businesses. I came specifically because a new vendor had advertised that they would be here in Scripps Ranch. I do not have to trek to Little Italy to get my knives sharpened. Brian from Sharp Shop is now serving clients here in

I really love this little farmers market!…read more All of the small businesses/ vendors are just so sweet. They really are the best at what they do whether it's food, crafts or goods. My favorite vendor here is Taste of Lao Paradise. The auntie here makes the best papaya salad. It's fresh, tangy, spicy, and sweet. It's a must with their sticky rice and lao sausage. I also love their bbq beef sticks. 10/10 The Salvadoran stand has amazing hand made pupusas! The meat, melty cheese and pickled veggies is pure love. Their empanadas are really good too. 10/10 Som Sauce! They sell this mango habanero hot sauce and it's so good! It's sweet, spicy and is very umami. It's basically a Cambodian fish sauce and it's freggin good. It goes well with steak, sashimi, tacos, basically everything. 10/10 My Labubu stand people. They have the cutest booth with Labubu clothes, hats, shoes, donny angels and just so many cute toys! 10/10

Dogs allowed. Adult beverages available…read more Hours 3p to 7:30p. Variety of cullinary, outdoor seating, reasonable $. By

What an unexpected treat it was to stumble upon the market on a Friday evening. The vendors were…read moreextremely helpful and knowledgeable. We bought several items including produce which was delicious. The whole vibe was very chill and welcoming.