Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets

A Local Tradition in Rancho Santa Fe

Farmers markets are a valued attraction in the Rancho Santa Fe community, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy unique, handmade gifts, finely-crafted local cuisine, and fresh produce. These markets are a vital part of the area's commitment to neighborly connections and their well-being.

Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market: A Community Favorite

The Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market is a located in the Del Rayo Shopping Center every Sunday. Among the offerings in this market are:

• Fresh Produce & Artisanal Goods
• Fresh Market Food
• Local Musicians
• Fresh Flowers
• Gifts
• Arts & Crafts Zone for Kids
• Vendor of the Week

In addition to shopping, the market features a "Guest Chef Series" and engaging speakers as part of its "Longevity Program". The weekly RSF Farmers Market newsletter also provides a “longevity recipe” spotlighting in-season ingredients available at the market.

Solana Beach Farmers Market: Organic and Artisanal Delights

Just a short drive from Rancho Santa Fe, the Solana Beach Farmers Market is a local favorite, voted one of San Diego’s “Great Farmer’s Markets” by San Diego Magazine. This market offers a variety of:

• Organic Produce
• Culinary Products
• Local Food & Sweets
• Unique Gifts
• Plants & Flowers
• Music

With an open-air food court for eat-in dining, it’s a popular spot to enjoy a relaxing day out. 

Chino Farm: Freshness and Tradition

While not a traditional farmers market, Chino Farm is a family-owned market and a favorite in Rancho Santa Fe since 1969. Operating on 50 acres of land, Chino Farm is run by a third-generation Japanese family and is known for its organic fruits and vegetables, all harvested the same day they are sold. Beyond its produce, this market provides:

• Unique Organic Fruits & Vegetables
• Fresh Herbs
• Seasonal "Farm-to-Pint" Ice Cream
• In-House Jams
• Baked Goods
• Locally Harvested Honey
• And More!

The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday and remains a go-to destination for those seeking fresh, flavorful, and sustainable produce, as well as supporting small local businesses.