Earning the name "Salad Bowl of the World," it's no surprise that Monterey County is home to many farmers markets of varying sizes and specialties. In addition to fresh local produce, many markets have food booths, food trucks and live music. Use the list below to find farmers markets any time of the week with locations and times.
Whether you're a resident or a visitor, daily farmers markets offer an abundance of seasonal, farm-fresh products showcasing the region’s rich agriculture, so you'll always have access to local produce.
Old Monterey Marketplace
Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m. (May-September)
Alvarado Street and West Franklin Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Seaside Farmers Market
Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. (March-November), 3-6 p.m. (November-March)
Laguna Grande Regional Park at 1259 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
Seaside, CA 93955
Soledad Certified Farmers Market
Thursdays, 4-8 pm (May-December)
Front Street & Encinal Street
Soledad, CA 93960
Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
300 block Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Everyone's Harvest Certified Farmers Market
Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Carmel Valley Farmers Market
Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mid-Valley Safeway parking lot
104 Mid Valley Center
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Local Farm Stands
In addition to farmers markets, Monterey County is home to several farm stands that offer daily, direct-to-consumer produce sales. Many of these stands are located on family-owned farms, where you can pick up fresh items right from the field.
The Thistle Hut
Daily, 8 am - 8 pm
2047 Watsonville Rd
Castroville, CA 95012
Roadside grocery store featuring the local bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus dried and canned goods.
Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
Mondays-Saturdays, 8 am - 6 pm
Sundays, 9 am - 6 pm
Along with choosing from fresh produce grown in a spectacular setting, join in on a chef's pantry tour, cut your own flowers or explore the "Kids' Garden." Check out their calendar for special events and workshops like wreath-making and pumpkin carving.
The Farm
Mondays-Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm
The Farm is an agricultural education center, demonstration farm and produce stand designed to tell the story of farming on the Central Coast. Enjoy the fresh certified organic produce, tours and visits with the farm animals. The Farm also hosts several events throughout the year like Apple Day, Fall Festival, Day of Thanksgiving and more.
