As the traditional harvest season approaches, thoughts naturally turn towards fresh produce, and where to get some for our tables at home. San Mateo County has a rich agricultural history, and dozens of working farms that produce all kinds of amazing crops. We’ve put together a list of some of the local Farmers’ Markets on The San Francisco Peninsula that offer a fun, easy way to purchase fresh, local produce, and support the farming community.
Coastside Farmers' Markets
The Coastside Farmers Markets serve the entire Coastside community from Pacifica to Pescadero and are designed to link coast-side residents with their local neighbors - farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and artists that produce some of the most nutritious and fresh food in the world.
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Farmers’ Market, located at Shoreline Station (225 Cabrillo Highway), is open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM from April to December.
The Pacifica Coastside Farmer's Market, located at Rockaway Beach, is open on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM from April to December.
The Pescadero Farmers' Market & Makers Fair is open Saturdays and Sundays 11:00AM - 3:00PM July through September and is located at 251 Stage Road in downtown Pescadero.
Bayside Farmers' Markets
Onthe north end of the county, the Brisbane Community Farmers’ Market, located at 11 Old County Road, is open on Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. From fresh fruits and veggies to gorgeous flowers, pizza, pasta, hummus, kettle corn, and even artisan dairy products, this market offers many local vendors to choose from.
The City of Daly City also offers a Certified Farmers’ Market at the Serramonte Shopping Center (133 Serramonte Center by the Crunch Fitness), year-round on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The perfect stop to get fresh groceries and pop into one of the many other stores in the Center for additional items on your shopping list.
The City of Millbrae offers the Millbrae Certified Farmers’ Market at 200 Broadway in the City Parking Lot between La Cruz and Victoria Ave. This year-round market runs on Saturdays from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Just a few miles south on El Camino, Burlingame’s Fresh Market is located on Park Road at Burlingame Avenue and takes place Thursday afternoons from May through October from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and Sundays year-round from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Operated by the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, the market features California growers delivering seasonal produce and flowers.
Photo of East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market, courtesy of Bloomhouse
Continuing south, we have the San Mateo Farmers’ Market, located at the College of San Mateo (1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.). This year-round market operates on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and features fresh, seasonal produce provided by local farmers and ranchers. This farmers’ market also accepts CalFresh EBT (SNAP) and Market Match, a great program that gives shoppers paying with CalFresh extra spending money for fresh, local produce. Learn more and view a full list of markets offering this program. For a weekday option, check out the 25th Avenue Certified Farmers Market from May to October on Tuesday afternoons 3:00 PM - 7:00PMat 194 W 25th Avenue.
In Foster City, the Foster City Certified Farmers’ Market located at 1010 Metro Center Blvd. is open year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Featuring a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables, you’ll be sure to find delicious produce while supporting local farms and businesses. The Peninsula Jewish Center at 800 Foster City Boulevard hosts a year-round market on Tuesdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
The Belmont Certified Farmers’ Market, located on El Camino Real and O’Neill Avenue in the Caltrain station parking lot, runs on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, year-round! This market offers the best of California’s agriculture direct from the farmer to you. Here you will find fruits, vegetables, nuts, freshly baked bread and pastries, fresh flowers and so much more. This farmers’ market also accepts CalFresh EBT (SNAP) and Market Match.
The San Carlos Certified Farmers Market takes place in downtown at 600 Laurel Street on Sundays 9:00AM - 1:00PM.
Redwood City has two options for farmers market shoppers; Kiwanis Certified Farmers Market held on the 500 block of Arguello Street on Saturdays 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM from April through November, and the Kaiser Farmers Market held year-round on Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at 905 Maple Street.
Silicon Valley Farmers’ Markets
The Menlo Park Certified Farmers’ Market occurs year-round on Sundays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Located in the parking lot on Chestnut St. between Santa Cruz Ave. and Menlo Ave. (1050 Chestnut St.). This non-profit community-based market is sponsored by the local LIONS club, with a mission to contribute to the Quality of Life in their community.
In East Palo Alto, you’ll find the Community Farmers’ Market located at the Bloomhouse parking lot on 2555 Pulgas Ave. Open from April through November on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, this market is a crucial resource for ensuring healthy and affordable food access for the community, while supporting local family farms. This farmers’ market also accepts CalFresh EBT (SNAP) and Market Match.
The Portola Valley Certified Farmers Market is held year-round on Thursday afternoons, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at 765 Portola Road.
Photo courtesy of Jitze Couperus
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