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    4.4 (268 reviews)
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    Jane A.

    FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET (5 stars) Been to all of the farmers market, from Otay Ranch/Chula Vista to Oceanside and in-between.... this one is my favorites in San Diego county. How have I missed a review on this place when I have came here many times since 2017?! I love Oceanside. Super sleepy small beach city, chill and friendly people, and an overall good vibe. Their farmers market is around their Civic Center - blocking off several blocks for vendors. YES, they barricade off their roads well for the event. Metal protection blockers or cars using to block the entrance points. Ample police policing the area. Overall, everyone feels extremely safe. Vendors are a mix of food and retail. Independent performers spring up at the corners (no Joe Dreamz corny-ness like you see in SD). Not too busy but can pick up in later hours when everyone gets off. The food vendors are different than the ones I see at other farmers market which gives an opportunity to try new eats. There are a few areas with tables but not many and those get taken quickly. I wish they would set up more tables or seats as most of the vendors at this farmers market are food booths. I overall like the vibe. Yup! Will be back as usual.

    Mimi T.

    What a pleasant way to spend your evening, grubbing on good food while walking the calories off! Expect it to be crowded, so come early. If parking is your hesitation, we made our trip into a staycation at a close hotel (The Seabird) and the walk is just a short distance away. Later when it gets crowded, just walk back out to the beach and pier for a romantic night walk!

    Bridgette B.

    This long standing event is getting bigger and bigger. Most locals who live walking distance or very nearby know the best tricks of the trade....its to go early before the larger crowds show up! Parking is a challenge downtown on Thursday. I tend to like the farmers market a bit more than the sunset market. This last visit I had a strained ankle and had to wear my support brace so walking around was a challenge. I'd say the crowd is a pro and a con equally. It's great for the food and merch venue pop-up businesses but when people clearly see you and they bump into you anyway. This makes me feel unsafe and like they are doing this "accidentally on purpose" Especially when these people don't have any purchases in their hands. There is so much to see and experience here it can make you feel enticed, awestruck, and overwhelmed all at the same time. Come hungry as there are food options from all around the world! Lots of souvenirs type stuff for sale...for the vacationers and or the locals acting like tourists. Like we do :-)

    Rooftop view of the sunset market
    J P.

    I love the variety of food available and all the interesting vendors. People are very friendly and it's nice to check out the sunset, hear some live music and try new food. I always look for the booths with the longest lines. Then get yourself a drink at one of the local bars. Boom . Perfect night!

    Bryant N.

    Summary: Worth Going If you want to see a large variety of food for a night market this is the place to go. Being a foodie the only regret is that I don't have enough space in my tummy to try all the different food. From raw oysters to legit BBQ brisket I was in food heaven. This place does get crowded so recommend coming early as possible. Some favorites was banana bread pudding, brisket, and skewers of picanha. Parking is relative easy to find but you can easily take the Amtrak directly to Oceanside train station. My suggestion is grab some food and go to the beach and catch a Sunset. Definitely would come back again

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    Jessi E.

    This is a MASSIVE farmers market that is from 5 to 9 every Thursday. It closes down multiple streets to accommodate the sheer volume of vendors and booths. It takes a solid 15 minutes just to walk from one end to the other. There is everything from foodstuffs to dog treats to clothing to chiropractic. Just remember to bring your bug spray and comfortable shoes. The location is fairly close to the beach, and the balmy ocean breeze is perfect even later into the evening. You might need a light jacket, but I run cooler and was very comfortable with pants and a loose shirt. Fair warning: There are a LOT of people. There are crowds everywhere, and it can be difficult to maneuver yourself through the throngs of people. If you have sensory issues of any kind, bring noise canceling headphones. It can get noisy, crowded, and very busy with long lines for certain booths. I've come here twice now, and I'm super happy! They do rotate some of the booths, so I didn't see some that I had visited the first time. So if you're on the fence about trying certain foods, I'd do it if you won't be back soon! The last time my boyfriend and I went here, we had filipino and kenyan food, as well as macarons and a cane sugar drink.

    Jes M.

    This is the biggest, unlike your yacto, market I've ever attended. There were so many vendors so the food options were endless. I wish you could drink a beer or two while browsing legally. It was so crowded as well. Way too many folks for a thursdeee afternoon.

    Don't forget to enjoy the sunset !
    Dizzle L.

    Love the sunset market. So many things. Always something new. We tried the Thai burger truck. It was soo good! And then finished at an orange colored fun truck (can't remember the name) with a pineapple and strawberry slushy thing with added rockstar. Soo yummm. Not too busy for faster service if you get there before dark. Crowed but safe and lots to see and experience here! They don't call it sunset market for no reason! Every Thursday

    Thai food was WAY TOO SPICY
    Elisa G.

    This market is a total madhouse tonight on 7/27/23 and it's wall to wall people that are like road blocks. It's wayyyyy too crowded! The Thai food booth is 5 stars and so is the ceviche booth

    delicious pierogies and stuffed cabbage from these folks
    Alexander B.

    OH BOY! Came here one Thursday evening and was way overwhelmed. I figured it would be a pretty big event but wasn't prepared for a giant crowd and a chaotic circus atmosphere and so many vendors that it was tough to make a choice of what to eat if you had to decide on dinner from only one place. There was a band playing that night - School Of Rock - playing lots of classic rock standards that were much older than they seemed to be. There really wasn't much as far as tables and places to sit down that could accommodate a crowd like this but anywhere there was a curb was a good enough place to sit and eat. Ended up getting pierogies and stuffed cabbage from a Polish vendor called Taste Of Poland. Parking was a bit of a challenge - there's free parking in a P5 public parking structure near the Oceanside Transportation Center but everyone else also knows that so I had to circle a few times on the top floor until I was lucky enough to catch someone leaving. Will probably do it again sometime soon. This is not actually the same thing as the Oceanside Farmers Market - that happens earlier in the day on Thursdays - this is more a night market. You also might want to check their website before going if you're coming from further away - they have cancelled before due to weather.

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    Our first trip and loved it. So much food options and can't eat all!! Must go back again to try new things!!

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    Ask the Community - Sunset Market

    Any options for gluten free food?

    There are several gluten free options, but if you have celiac disease or a severe gluten intolerance, it is best to talk to the individual food vendors about their allergen information

    Is it open in January?

    Yes every Thursday

    At the sunset market there is a little spot set up where they fix phone screens does anyone know the name of the company?

    I've never seen a booth doing that. I think they sell phone cases but not repairs!

    At the market, there is a tamale spot, anyone know the business nsme?

    I haven't seen tamales at the sunset market but there are at the day market.

    Do you do background check on your volunteers or employees?

    Yes

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    Review Highlights - Sunset Market

    “Every Thursday evening hundreds of vendors set up between PCH and the pier to sell their goods.”

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