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Locals, chefs and tourists love to shop at our four markets in Aptos, Monterey, and Carmel — the premier farmers markets on the Central Coast.
You’ll appreciate the un-matched selection of top quality produce, flowers and specialty foods, and the opportunity to connect with the people who produce our food. Plus, the market’s a great place to meet old friends and make new acquaintances. See you there!
Monterey Farmers Market
You'll find a bountiful selection of produce, specialty items and beautiful plants and flowers at this bustling, fast-paced market held each Thursday afternoon. The market is located on the campus of Monterey Peninsula College, one of 109 colleges in the California Community College System. There is plenty of parking and easy access to the market. Monterey has been called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky, and boasts a rich history. Monterey is the home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, historic Cannery Row made famous by John Steinbeck's novel by that name, 20 world-class golf courses, and many special events such as the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
Open: year-round, Fridays, 10 am – 2 pm
Address: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey 930 Fremont Street
Aptos Farmers Market
Do your weekly shopping while enjoying live Bluegrass by the Farmers Market String Band or lively accordion music by one of Santa Cruz's favorite performing artists, The Great Morgani. You'll be delighted by the large variety of produce and specialty foods offered by 80 vendors. The market is located on the Cabrillo College campus, just a few blocks from New Brighton beach. There's plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Be sure to check out our special events which are offered year-round. We invite you to become a volunteer or sponsor to help us put on programs that bring our community together to celebrate the richness of local agriculture and the people that produce it for us.
Open: year-round, Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm
Address: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Carmel Farmers Market
The Carmel Farmers Market is sponsored by and hosted at The Barnyard Shopping Village, conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road. This intimate market is open from early May through the end of September at the peak of the summer harvest season. With over 25 farmers and vendors, this market offers a stunning array of locally grown fresh farm produce and specialty items including pasture raised grass-fed meat, seafood, organic eggs, cut flowers, organic honey, and potted flowering plants.
The Barnyard offers more than 45 locally owned and operated merchants, ranging from couture shops and international cuisine to spa services and specialty boutiques. The brick lined courtyards, mosaic paths, open-air patios, and impeccably landscaped courtyards provide a wonderful escape from the crowds and common mall experience. With Carmel’s scenic coastline, hidden garden courtyards and European charm, people from all over the world flock to “California’s Jewel,” making it a top-ten destination in the US by Conde Nast Traveler.
Open: May through September, Tuesdays, 9 am – 1 pm
Address: The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel
Del Monte Farmers Market
Our newest farmers market, the Del Monte Shopping Center’s Certified Farmers Market, is open from May through the end of October. It’s conveniently located at the open-air Del Monte Shopping Center, next to Whole Foods Market, just off of Highway 1 and Munras Avenue in Monterey. Customers enjoy the relaxed and friendly ambiance of this easy-paced Sunday morning farmers market. With over 25 farmers and vendors, this market offers a bountiful array of locally grown produce and specialty items including farm fresh organic eggs, honey, fresh seafood, cut flowers, potted plants, seedlings, and fresh baked goods.
Monterey offers a vast array of fun things to do and see. Renowned for its moderate Mediterranean climate, 75 world-class wineries, 40 beaches on the picturesque California coast, it’s no wonder Monterey is a popular destination for both world travelers as well as Californians! The Del Monte Shopping Center’s Certified Farmers Market is just minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium, the nation’s largest marine sanctuary. Enjoy a leisurely morning of shopping and visiting with friends, and then pack a picnic lunch and head to the beaches, enjoy wine tasting at your favorite vineyards, or take the family to the aquarium! Who says shopping can’t be fun for the whole family?
The Del Monte Shopping Center’s Certified Farmers Market is hosted by the Del Monte Shopping Center and sponsored by Whole Foods Market, in Monterey.
Open: May 2 through October 31, Sundays 8 am – 12 pm
Address: The Del Monte Shopping Center, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey.