I'm a big fan of a good farmers market and now Salinas has one…read more It moved from a side street to Main Street Old town. What a huge difference and a smart move. So much more room for the vendors and buyers. The verity of sellers easily doubled which brings in more folks, win win. Salinas Valley being the Salad Bowl the veggie and fruit vendors are disproportionate too the food and gift vendors. Hoping that will change. Living easily within walking distance this is a perfect Saturday morning walk. Last words...community.

Great food at the farmers market, beautiful items and awesome atmosphere. Cuzzos fish shack is…read moreabsolutely amazing! Very cool to find locally made sea moss and the dumplings everyone was very friendly

Drove 20 minutes to purchase farm-fresh produce…read more Three out of three ears of corn were beyond rotten. Lesson learned.

Enjoyed a day in a class with my friends arranging flowers. Thanks to Jessica, our time at the…read morefarm was wonderful. Also purchased some amazing vegetables! Will definitely re-visit.

What happened here?…read more Store used to be 90% produce and 10% grocery items. That seems to have been reversed. Went in and couldn't find anything we needed and the produce they did have didn't appear fresh at all.

The cashiers should have a bit of manners you tell them have a nice day and they are so rude they…read morenever answer back and tell you to have a nice day and very very rude but don't get me wrong I love going there I know everyone has bad days but don't take them to your job and take on us we're your customers who go buy things at your store hopefully this manger reads this message and talks to his workers this is for all his workers

Great selection of fruit and vegetables. Fresh baked bread daily. Organic vegetables, fresh dairy…read more Pies. Ice cream.

Love Windmill! The…read morebest fresh fruit - Joe even lets you try it first. He's so generous with my kids! The best fresh guacamole and mango salsa made daily in house. Fresh fish every Friday - Love the halibut. Great takeaway sandwiches when you need a quick lunch. Always some new gems to find here. From desserts to fresh breads (ad astra, Otto's) and great lasagna and pizza. And always the friendliest service! One of my favorite local businesses.

Adore the farmers market, since and before Covid hit. Great to be shopping outside, supporting…read moresmall businesses and exercising a little.Unfortunately, this is the end of the harvest season. Last day at the Natividad hospital location. Many thank to the first harvest wonderful staff, I learned so much. They want seniors, like me, to eat their fresh veggies and encourage us to buy all the fruits and veggies. Such a fabulous program! Kudos to your kindness! Great adventure to cruise around and check things out, especially if you are vaccinated and want a project.Enjoy!

We stopped by the Carmel Valley Farmer's Market and were excited to see the produce stands. I…read morestumbled upon the Cheese Wiz and of course had to try the specialty imported cheese. The vendor was so kind in giving us a variety of cheeses to try and we were too tempted not to get anything. We picked up 1/2 lb each of the raclette and truffle gouda. The cheese is on the pricier side but loved the flavors and the truffle gouda is one of the best truffle cheese I've had! So excited to eat the raclette on a baguette and make some fancy mac & cheese with the truffle gouda. The food trucks are great as well (definitely get Big Sur Taco) and overall just such a nice stop if you're in the area on a Sunday!

Great village market! From hot bread, handmade jewelry, lavender products, pottery, handmade knives…read moreto consignment clothes. Yess fresh veggies, flowers, food trucks AND live music! Great ambiance. Highly recommend .

Bought their blue, Monterey jack, brie & butter. Fantastic. High quality made by family in…read morebusiness for 80 years. By Local.

Had their amazing Greek style yogurt at a restaurant in Carmel and it was awesome…read more Sadly, but understand, they don't sell their products in the LA area. Still thinking about that yogurt.

If I'm in need...which is rarely. Living in the Salinas…read moreValley is a great blessing when it comes to fruit and vegetables. Marina's farmer's market is small which doesn't make it bad. With so many other farmers markets in the country and Santa Cruz County too Marina is not my go too or favorite. Two of the vegetable vendors couldn't break a fifty. So I just moved on. Super majority of food vendors are serving Mexican food which is great...if that's what you want. No diversity. I get it, it's not about me, I'm sure many count on this market. Last words...it's there.

When you need a little bit of pep to your Sunday's stroll through the Marina Farmer's Market, the…read moreNitro Cycle is there to help... when they're. I don't think they're there every Sunday. We had the Dirty Chata latte. It was pretty good. A little light for me as I like strong coffees, but was a good refreshing drink on a sunny day.

Great farmers market. Larger than most others in Monterey county. Good mix of food and drink…read morevendors plus fresh produce.

We love everything about this place. If I could give it 10 out of 5, I would. We drive all the way…read morefrom Sacramento and always leave completely stocked up. These are truly the world's best artichokes, along with amazing snacks, plants, produce, and other delicious treats. Be sure to try the artichoke cupcake with cream cheese frosting. It's similar to zucchini bread, not too sweet, and yes, it actually has artichoke pieces inside. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and happy to answer any questions you may have. They offer artichokes in several sizes (extra small, small, medium, large, and jumbo), along with cooking directions, recipes, and tips. But honestly, these are by far the best artichokes anywhere. The leaves have so much meat on them, it's incredible. I cannot stress enough how amazing they are. What else would you expect from the artichoke capital of the world, from a family that has been doing this for over 80 years? They also sell cheese, fresh produce, spices, oils, jams, honey, homemade loaves of bread, and so much more. It is definitely worth the stop. We usually leave with a huge haul and start counting down the days until our next visit, because nothing else compares. And don't miss the artichoke food truck on site. We had artichoke tacos and deep-fried artichokes with dill dip. Everything was fresh, delicious, and not greasy at all. Stop by and pay them a visit. There is something for everybody.

Do no Farm Roadside…read morefarm stand located at the heart of one of Castroville's many farms, with this one being in business since 1929. This Farm is one of the original (maybe *the* original??) farms that started growing Castroville's famous Italian Green Globe Artichokes. The Good: *Bigger than the usual farmstand, as this place is pretty epic with tons of great stuff from not just their own Farm, but other neighboring farms and other local producers. *As fresh as it gets, as most of the produce is grown from within feet to a few miles away. *Artichoke cupcake was delicious! Seriously. Try it. :) The Meh: *Parking lot is smallish but it's ample. *Service was, well, it got the job done and not much beyond that. The Ugly: *Prices are a little high, but I still always try and buy a few things to support them. Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop if your traipsing thru the Central Coast.