A great event but Easter weekend was brutal. The 81F felt more like 89F and the place was "sold the…read more__ out" with people. Too crowded. We will avoid holidays entirely moving forward or go early bird special. CAPTAIN JACK's SHELLFISH CO.: LOBSTER ROLL: -- not enough of their apparent parm/evo/butter/garlic sauce -- moderately loaded or a tad more with lobster -- nice tasting -- looked better last time and I did not select it RATING = A- GRILLED OYSTERS and GRILLED SCALLOPS still "too legit to quit". Dad did not love the crowds nor the hills, so we let him sit while we did a "power walk" of other vendors. Not a great day or venue necessarily for those with mobility issues.

So, so, so good! You'll find the fresh berries, citrus, veggies, and flowers of your dreams. I…read morepurchased fresh blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. I also purchased a box of dates. Honestly, anyone can find something they like here. Argentinian empanadas, Indian samosas, onigiri, Vietnamese iced coffee, fresh lemonade. The options are endless. Endless artists sell their jewelry, clothing, accessories, and more. You can go from browsing silver bracelets to finding a hand poured candle. It's a fun walk through countless vendors. Incredibly busy too

Wow!! Now THIS is a top-notch Farmers Market (and I consider myself to be a Farmers Market…read moreconnoisseur). If you can get over the fact that parking is a nightmare (tip: get there early and use the free parking lot at the DMV) you'll love every second of your time here. We got there around 9:30am and were lucky enough to snag a spot at the aforementioned lot - about a 5 minute walk from the start of the market. From there, we took about 2 hours to fully explore, including a quick stop at a cute and affordably-priced vintage stop right off the vendors' booths. There is a huge variety of goods, mostly consumables with a few jewelry and handmade goods worked in. The vast majority of consumables booths had samples. I tried balsamic vinegars, loads of dips, some fresh fruit and tomatoes, bread, tempeh, you name it. I wasn't even hungry for lunch after going! If you aren't keen on samples, there are lots of prepared food booths for a full meal. Prices are reasonable. I bought a delicious Mediterranean 3 layer dip for $6 and my brother got a massive focaccia loaf for $10. The vendors were very friendly and helpful. Many (most?) also had business cards with shipping info if you're like me and have a full suitcase already. I would consider this market a must-visit if you find yourself in San Diego on a Sunday. Loved it!

Hillcrest Farmers Market (opened in April 1997) is San Diego's original and largest farmers market…read morewith over 175 vendors. [Hours]: Sunday (rain or shine) from 9 AM to 2 PM. [Parking]: Difficult parking situation, but I got really lucky and found a street parking spot near the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Richmond St at 9 AM. Apparently visitors can park for free at the DMV parking lot (3960 Normal St), but the lot fills up quickly so come early. According to the website, visitors can also park at the United States Postal Service parking lot at 3911 Cleveland Ave. [Amenities & vendors]: The farmers market does not accept EBT. The market takes up about three large blocks and visitors can find produce, gifts, arts and crafts, flowers, clothing, etc. Not many fruit stands offer samples, but other non-fruit food vendors do provide free samples. The market also has a solid food court including one vendor selling coconut pancakes (Coconut & Co. Thai Fusion). The coconut pancakes (aka khanom krok - $4 for 8 pieces) reminded me of the sticky rice from mango sticky rice and these pancakes were actually quite good. [Conclusion]: Our party only ended up staying for 30 minutes, but overall this is a great farmers market for anyone who's looking for solid one-stop food options and not necessarily looking for a produce-focused farmers market.

The OB Farmers Market is definitely a vibe. It's jampacked with local restaurant stands, vendors…read moreselling handicrafts and thrifted items and a few stands that sell farm fresh produce, baked goods, potted plants, and flower bouquets. There are always a few local musicians at either end of the market strip and if you walk down by the water, there's usually a big group of people in a drum circle and dancing. Parking is brutal. Best to get there at the beginning of the farmers market for a better chance of finding a free spot and not having to pay for one of the lots as they can be quite pricey.

Super duper hippie vibes My card got skimmed so I would pay…read morecash here Wouldn't take my kids here or a large family. Can be really close quarters Lots of thrifting vintage clothes, jewelry, and other items which is fun. Drum circles happening at the beach walk and the food around is good. I came to support a business I really love but besides that I wouldn't come back to this market.

I love a good food hall, and this one doesn't disappoint. A great collection of various cuisines,…read moreincluding yummy dessert options. This is a perfect choice for when you're traveling with a group and have a lot of differing preferences. Seating can be a little tricky, especially when you have a group larger than 6 people, but when the weather is nice, outside seating is lovely.

Liberty Public Market is such a fun spot with a great mix of food, desserts, coffee, and little…read morelocal shops all in one place. The atmosphere is lively, trendy, and perfect for hanging out with friends or just walking around and trying different things. I especially loved the variety -- there's literally something for everyone. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because parking can get a little hectic and some places have long waits during busy hours. But overall, definitely worth visiting if you're in San Diego and want a good food hall experience!

We stop by The Fruit Stand every week for our fruit and vegetable run, and it has become a beloved…read morepart of our routine. They consistently carry some of the best-quality produce currently available from San Diego and the surrounding areas, thoughtfully curated with real care. Misses are rare, and when something isn't right, they always make it right. What really sets this place apart is the knowledgeable team. They can tell you not just what something is, but where it's from, why it's special, and even how best to prepare it if it's new to you. They know which watermelon varietals are sweetest (and why), which tomatoes are best for different uses, and how to guide you toward the best choice of the day. We also appreciate the simplicity of the space. It's clear the focus is on quality produce rather than unnecessary overhead or décor that doesn't add to flavor or nutrition. We come in knowing our weekly staples, and we always look forward to discovering a surprise treat or seasonal treasure to add to the basket. We recently lived in Spain for a year and deeply miss the fruterías found on every corner, places that genuinely support daily health and well-being. In the U.S., truly good produce can be harder to find, with so much emphasis on mass production and appearance over flavor and nutrition. The Fruit Stand comes as close as we've found to that European produce experience. We're grateful this place exists and grateful for the care they put into what they offer. Thank you for being here--and we'll see you next week.

I stopped here for some herbs and fruit and wound up trying some local strawberries that were every…read morebit worth $5 a basket because they were the most flavorful berries I've ever had. How will I force myself to eat grocery store berries ever again??? It's a serious question. I saw they had some salsas and honey and other local items which is great. They do accept card payment and have outside bins set up with different selections too. Friendly staff and quick to help you. I'll be back.

I was shocked that this place wasn't PACKED with people!!!…read more The location is beautiful and cool, due to the breeze from the waterfront. The booths are great. So many food choices. We loved the live music as well. Very enjoyable. Saw kids and dogs enjoying themselves, which is always such a great vibe! Our favorite place was "El Reaper Hot Chicken"! My pre-teen had the hot Cheetos fried chicken over fries. She absolutely loved it. Her Dad is a professional Chef, so she knows good food. I had the ghost pepper chicken, and be warned that it is HOT!!! Their chicken itself is so well seasoned and juicy. Almost all places don't season their fried chicken enough. It was nice to have something incredibly tasty for a change! The word needs to get out there, because this place could be such a hot spot to hang out at on weekends! Highly recommend checking it out!!!

Review is just for today, otherwise I love this market…read more Last year Mother's Day there were tons of booths and it was a great way to spend the morning. This year most of the vendors stayed away. We decided to get crepes from a place called La Creperie because it was one of the only choices. The man was extremely nice. But I was surprised to see that he was using a blow torch on the crepes instead of sautéing things first. My savory crêpe with eggs cheese and mushrooms was essentially like a quesadilla and the mushrooms weren't really cooked. Did it eat very much of it because it was not that savory. The dessert crepe we got was a little better. But I would not come to this booth again. Looking forward to coming another time when there are more of the vendors I like here!

Wow! How amazing was this market! All the vendors how they warm and have also very proffesional…read moreset-ups! This market is definitely something you should visit!

Cool Sundays makers market in Little Italy! I was in the area on a Sunday and noticed that was…read moresuper packed and was wondering what was going on since the main farmers market is on Saturdays. I found out then that this is another recent regular market where you can find cool items like clothes or accessories for your dog, whimsical hats, handmade candles and jewelry and many more. Very pleasant to see people and pretty things on display. Even better to stop by for a coffee and a pastry and just people watch doing the shopping. Not super huge but enough number of vendors to make it interesting.

SO GOOD!!! Only bought fresh raw fish, did not try any of the cooked food, but what I got was all…read moreexcellent. If you do buy a whole fish and don't want to clean and gut it yourself, there is a stall at the very end of the pier that will do it for you for about $1/lb (up to $20/fish). I bought a big slab of bigeye tuna (4lbs), and some smaller (but still large) filets of ono and halibut (maybe 3 lbs each?), and 3 rock crabs (2 female,1 male -- loved that I could choose crab sex). Total cost of the fish was $76, and the crabs were $13. For that amount of fish, I think it's really great. I prepared the tuna as tataki and poke. I checked with the seller than the fish had been frozen on the fishing vessel to kill parasites so it was good to go. INSANELY delicious. If I were hosting a big party, I would absolutely go for a whole fish. The whole halibuts were about 7-14 lbs each (for $13/lb) and the whole tunas were about 20 lbs each (for $3/lb!!!) in Dec 2024.

There's so much to see and buy! It's a must visit and there's a pop-up food vendor that's sells…read moredelicious food that's well worth it. Staff is nice. Prices can be a lil pricey so take your $.

This is a very nice farmer's market located at the Liberty Station parking lot. The market offers a…read morelot of good food vendors, fresh produce vendors, and local artisans. There are also a variety of food trucks and trailers. Many of the vendors were very nice and welcoming. There's a welcome station for questions and answers, including a guide to the vendors that are available. There's plenty of parking.

While wandering around San Diego by car, I happen to stumble upon this wonderful little farmers…read moremarket! I was incredibly impressed by the various businesses that popped up here to make this market, especially the prepared food foods, and food trucks. Almost everything was represented and seemingly done really well, but I caught my eye had to be the Hawaiian specialties and the grilled skewers. Unfortunately, I had just eaten and wasn't in the mood for a bite, but I was totally tempted to try it anyways. There was a nice little selection of produce, but I also love seeing all of the local makers and packaged goods that work for sale. I ended up enjoying the chili, crisp and other chili based condiment that were made by a local lady and I also really love the San Diego Pepper Company, and purchase their hot sauce to take home as well. Point Loma in San Diego you are super lucky to have this little market in your community and you can't beat the location next to liberty market and all the great food and drink and shopping to be had there. I made almost an entire day out of wandering around this whole area and it was the farmers market got it all started.

This is such a nice farmers market! Civita Park is very clean, nicely maintained, and family…read morefriendly. Lots of families come here with their kids and dogs! The farmers market stands are set up in one row across the walkway of the front of the park. It's a relatively small farmers market, and you can walk through the whole thing within 5 minutes. Even though it's small, there are plenty of good options. Food stands can include filipino, arepas, thai, argentinian, gyros, quesibirria, sushi, sourdough, desserts, and more! There are also some specialty food stands like probiotic drinks, beef jerkey, and dried fruit candy. And of course there are a couple of fresh veggie stands. On my last visit I got an iced americano from the coffee cart, and a chicken sisig plate from the filipino food stand. I enjoyed my brunch in the shade. The park has plenty of shady and grassy spots to chill at. A great farmers market to visit on Saturdays 9am-1pm!

I really like this park so when I learned that they have a farmers market here on Saturday at 9-1pm…read moreevery weekend, I was stoked! Although there are only vendors only a small strip at the front of the park, there was enough variety to keep me intrigued for a little bit. And I had time to take a stroll around which adds to the effect of a beautiful Saturday morning here. I ended grabbing some fresh berries to go (and bought from a lady who was handcrafting doggy bandanas)! Highly recommend for a morning stroll, snack break and perhaps some picnicking with friends, sounds like a chill Saturday.