Explore the fresh farmstands, outdoor farmers markets, and community markets of the Bay Area Peninsula and South Bay. Top markets for local farm produce, baked goods and hand crafted food and drink. All picks promote local and are open year-round.
LessLocal family owned and operated market following the simple saying Think Local. Shop Local. Stay Local. Love Local. Bianchini’s features a grocery, butcher and bakery and sources their food from over 100 Bay Area vendors—including farmers, ranchers, bakers and specialty food producers.
Award-winning organic farm with farmstand and U-pick berry farm (summer only) selling fresh produce, flowers, dry beans and preserves all straight from the farm. The farm stand also sells locally crafted favorites like Rosalind Bakery bread, farm-fresh eggs, prepared foods and more, all sourced from the Northern California coast. Make a weekend coastal getaway extra tasty by swinging by for picnic goodies on the way to the beach!
Rustic neighborhood market and red farm stand on San Antonio Avenue open daily and selling seasonal fruits and vegetables from local Bay Area farms, plus pantry goods and gourmet items from California makers. Shop the farm’s best at Los Altos’s oldest business keeping the tradition of fresh farm-to-table produce alive. Look for the homegrown tomato, apricot and green bean selections picked fresh from long-standing relationships with local home gardeners.
This quaint curated farmers market sells the freshest picks with approximately two dozen stalls and free parking. Busy on the weekends? This market is open both Sunday and Wednesday for a perfect biweekly produce pickup spot. Locals come back for the Thai food stall, fresh flowers and bean pies. A PCFMA Farmers Market.
A farm stand favorite for goat cheese lovers! This farm stop and ranch lets you wander among the goats before you head to the charcuterie shop for your picnic or take-home goodies. Known for their floral and herb decorated artisanal cheese, this Pescadero farm stand also sells farmstead cheeses, honey, soaps and pantry foods. And don’t forget to say hi (or bleeehhhhht!) to the grazing goats on the way in!
Family-owned orchard and farm with a rich selection of summer fruits, berries and more. Shop the Farm Kitchen, a year-round farm stand with seasonal fruits and vegetables plus pantry staples like jam, candied fruits and pickled vegetables. Since 1945 the Cosentino family has been the hyper-local source for the South Bay’s freshest farm picks.
Parked alongside the town square, this year-round market features 40+ local farmers and food vendors from Santa Clara County—including shopper favorites like strawberries, Asian vegetables, mushrooms and microgreens, farm-fresh eggs, and the popular roasted chicken. A CFMA Farmers Market.
80+ farm stands and local makers gather in this weekly market right off the Caltrain station. Shop certified organic fruits and vegetables, sample local wines and dine at gourmet food stands. Voted Best Farmers Market in the Peninsula 2023 by Peninsula News. A CFMA Farmers Market.
Specialty farm-to-table coastal market dedicated to stocking sustainable and organic California-grown foods produced by local farmers, ranchers, fishers and makers—many operating within 100 miles of the market. Shop daily for produce, bulk foods, meats, cheeses and bakery delights in either their Half Moon Bay location or the Silver Creek Community Market operated by New Leaf. Markets also throughout West Santa Cruz and Aptos.
Farm and farm stand selling a seasonal rotation of goods from local farmers, makers and more. Some choice favorites include jams, jellies, sauces, dried heirloom beans, tasty unusual grains and—most famously—pies! All baked fresh from their partner Companion Bakeshop. Local beef is also available in partnership with LeftCoast Grassfed Ranchers. Open daily, closed Tuesdays.
A farmers market with all the essentials and a wide range of vendors—shop cheese and grass-fed meats from over the hill along the coast, mushrooms, hummus and spreads—and, of course, in-season fruits and vegetables from your local Bay Area farms. A CFMA Farmers Market.
Family-owned produce and specialty grocery market in Redwood City and Palo Alto. Sigona’s has been in business for over 45 years selling locally grown, organic, seasonal produce and gourmet goods with a classic “just around the corner” mom-and-pop grocery feel. Enjoy sampling fruits, cheeses and more daily among the open-air portion of the market!
Unionized organic farm selling all kinds of berries—strawberries, olallieberries, tayberries (cross between red raspberries and blackberries), other seasonal produce, jams and baked goods. U-pick berry opportunities available May through the summer. Available produce depends on the season. Generally open daily 8am to 7pm; check hours of operation before stopping by.
Nestled under the 680 and 101 freeways is a community farm selling fresh produce harvested weekly by staff and volunteers. Stop by and sample some truly locally grown vegetables, and support Veggielution’s mission of growing and providing affordable fresh, healthy food to all.