Waking up on Sunday mornings to enjoy the Goleta Farmer's Market is always a nice treat!…read more There's always a line full of different vendors showcasing their fresh produce, dog food, nuts, flowers, and even arm wrestling! . The market is located in the same parking lot as Costco, right in front of the movie theater. There's always live music and an ocean breeze! If you're looking for something to do on Sunday morning, I recommend the Goleta Farmer's Market!

We came here on hurricane Hillary Sunday. I messaged the SBCFMA IG to see if the market was still…read morehappening. They promptly responded that there were open. This market is in a great location. I love how it's just one lane of farmers on both sides. The produce was plentiful and beautiful. We bought so much fresh local produce. Thank you Mariana at Ojai sprouts for the recommendations and the freshest sprouts.

The SB Public Market has a nice assortment of restaurants. We didn't really expect such a…read morewonderland of food and drink, and yet here it is. Went in to visit the new Seoulmate Kitchen. We kept hearing how authentic their food is, and they also have a delicious menu of Matcha and Cafe Specials. After walking in and noticing all the other food options, we all split up to visit the other spots within, and we then met at one of the many communal tables to share each other's selections. At our large table we had food from Corazon Cocina, Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodles, Wabi Sabi, Little Bird Kitchen, and Que (West Coast BBQ). They all paired nicely with draft beers and cocktails from Cooney's at the Market, and we even got desserts from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. Staff at each venue was very helpful making food suggestions, and even pointed out some of their own favorites there at the SBPM.

My first impression is that Whatever you are craving for you can get it here. A diverse selection…read moreof food vendors under one building. Not fast food type but a decent meal in a quick pace environment. Friendly and quick service. Like a food court type of arrangement but so much more. My favorite is seoul mate kitchen which offers some classic dishes with a fusion twist. I love the bento box here. Pick a protein among beef, pork belly, chicken Or tofu. It also comes with rice, half marinated egg, cucumber, carrots , and three veggie side dishes. A full meal without the need to do much thinking. Next is the ca'dario pizza, we got the parma pizza. I cannot stop eating it... maybe it is the crust Want to try the rori's artisanal creamery. There was a "be backed" sign on the register. We Waited for 10mins or so and had to go. Now i have one more reason to come back and visit. Parking is pretty convenient. City parking close by and offer first 45 minutes free parking,

Found this road side farm by chance! The strawberries at the counter were so juicy and sweet. $6…read morefor a basket of big strawberries. Cash if it's under the $10 min. No pesticide or herbicide. There's picnic tables nearby to eat them. Other products include honey, jams, jerky, candles, etc. The place is dog friendly and photogenic. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Don't forget to open the wooden panels to take a look at the bee hive.

Although only mid-afternoon, unfortunately, we arrived too late to enjoy much of the farm. We did…read morelook forward to doing a little gift shopping, however. The women at the farm were very pleasant and helpful. Definitely 5-stars for them! The concern was that everything was covered in a thick layer of dust/dirt. We get it - there is a dirt road leading up to the area, but that should be all the more reason to dust everything at least once a day. We did purchase a couple of things for us, where we wouldn't mind damaging the labels, etc. by washing the bottles, but we didn't purchase anything for gifts, as we had originally planned to do. There might be some great and fun things to do at the farm, but we were only able to experience the store and that is what the review is based on.

Such great selection of local fruits, veggies, flowers and honey…read more Ojai pixie season just started and those little cuties are so juicy and sweet. Right off State so it was around downtown shopping with of options to eat or shop.

I loved the fresh produce so much. I was visiting my daughter from Cape Cod, MA, ( no fresh produce…read morein winter!) and her family, which included my 4 year old grandson , every stall we visited gave him a sample and interacted with him. Although expensive, everything we bought was worth the additional cost. My tee-shirt cost $25! But I bought it anyway, just to remember I had such a good time there.

I'm a huge farmers market fan. Whenever I'm in a new place, I look up the market and the days it is…read moreopen and make sure to check it out because local businesses and local people love their markets! This one is no different. With COVID, they extended the market to a full 4 blocks. Flowers, breads, strawberry ice cream from the farm, and tons of berries and apples to choose from make it a nice Tuesday evenIng spot to stop at. Plus, you can dine on State after or grab a drink in the bars. My favs are tutti fruitti farms, relaxing to the outdoor musicians and plain out people watching. Be sure to by some fresh local flowers for your loved ones to take home with you!

Great way to pick up farm fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, meat, bread, and other condiment/…read moresundries during our weeklong vacation to SB. State Street is completely blocked off from about Ortega to Gutierrez. From other reviews, it seems like there are more vendors during the summer months but it seemed pretty decent even this week in February! I also picked up a bag of local organic salted pistachios and a bag of honey dates to take home with us and enjoy the flavors of SB long after vacation is over!

Super cute farm with goats and pumpkins! We bought cucumbers, tomatoes, a late season watermelon,…read moreand some beautiful red peppers. Amazing! The father and his sons were delightful and helpful. Love, love, love!

I really enjoyed the talking to the friendly staff (and farm animals) at John Givens Farm! They had…read morea wide variety of fresh organic produce that was delicious to take home. I can't wait to stop by again soon, when I need to restock my fruits and veggies because it is such a better experience that you don't get from an ordinary grocery store or farmer's market. Plus the prices are better than the competition!

This review is for the Farmstand at Fairview Gardens. Specifically, the Farmstand's delivery…read moreprogram. Taking Covid-19 very seriously, I've been isolating for most of the year and only getting groceries by delivery or from friends willing to pick things up while they shop. A few weeks ago, I started receiving once-weekly deliveries from the Farmstand. Wednesdays during Farmstand hours, I get a bag full of goodies and so far, so great. I love knowing that my seasonal produce is grown locally and organically. All of the items have been fresh and delicious, from a punnet of the sweetest, most sun-kissed yellow cherry tomatoes to heads of lettuce, zucchini and squash, and bunches of rainbow chard (so good sautéed with garlic!) I don't choose what's in my produce bags, but I've been very satisfied with the diverse selections. The assortment is $20 each and seems to be curated differently by the week. There's more info about the Farmstand, Covid-safe shopping, and pickup and delivery on the website. Thanks Farmstand, for keeping me cooking with tasty, newly-harvested local fruits and veggies during the pandemic.

* A lovely oasis! *…read more I first heard of this place in a documentary that I saw in Vancouver a while back. When I saw the film I knew I wanted to see the farm itself. This farm has been around since 1895, and claims to be the oldest organic farm in Southern California. It clearly is the last bit of farming left in an area that has become incredibly suburban. What an oasis! On their little parcel of land (about 12 acres) the have an incredible variety of fruits and vegetables - at least a hundred or so - including some rather unique heirloom varieties. There is a decent sized produce stand with a beautiful selection of organic fruits and veggies, and some very friendly helpful staff behind the counter to answer any questions about the products or the farm itself. If you wander past the stand onto the actual farm you can take a free self-guided tour that is really nicely set up. We wandered through the fields and found little signs every now and then telling you something interesting about organic produce, what you were looking at, or my favourite which described the difference between free range chickens and other kinds. (Those chickens running around providing natural fertilizer were fun to watch as well - they travel in packs!) This spot really makes for a wonderful afternoon of wandering around and getting back to the earth. And the carrots we got were the sweetest carrots I have had in a long LONG time! Delicious!

This place is smaller than most flea markets, but you can definitely find some treasures. It's free…read moreto park & free to get in. There was a few food trucks when we went on Thursday 2-16-23. We bought some tangerines for $1 a pound and they were super good & sweet! The majority of sellers sell used type items here. However, this place does have a few sellers with new merchandise. There is also a small farmers market area with plenty of fruits & veggies. Overall good place to stop by and visit if you're in the area. I hope this place will grow in the future.

If you find yourself in the Santa Barbara / Montecito area on the day a Farmers Market is…read morehappening, do yourself a favor and swing by... you won't regret it! Whether you just walk the couple of blocks chatting with shoppers and local vendors or you actually purchase something, there is a feeling in the air that you don't get elsewhere. I highly recommend picking out some beautiful flowers and fresh produce... During my visit, we did both... gorgeous flowers to look at while we enjoyed fresh berries, cucumbers, peppers, etc... Thanks to my friend Angela P for introducing me to this place. Hope to visit again sometime!

Surprisingly so fresh. Chinese chicken salad was my favorite. The chicken sandwich was also so…read moredelicious!

A plethora of fabulous opportunities to learn about your local farms, your food sources all the…read morewhile enjoying the SBA vibe. I highly recommend talking to the team behind sweet wheel farms. There is so much I want to say and I will write more soon, but go check them out. Look at their website learn more about the non-GMO and their way of farming and what they are doing to get back to the community with her nonprofit helping people in need.

It is definitely a troublesome time, with corona virus going on. Grocery stores running low on…read morefood, but thank god for this amazing local farmers coming to sell their wonderful fruits and veggies. This last Saturday I stoped and even with the rain they were there with a smile. Got some Brígida and fruits and even flowers. So glad they were here, selling those much needed food supplies. I hope they will be able to keep the markets open next few weeks, they(seller) depend on this income and we definitely depend on all those goodies. Everybody stay safe and healthy!!