I LOVE going to the farmers market. There’s something so nice about getting your hands on fresh vegetables and fruits that come from local farms… and samples are always available so that’s a big plus too.

A list of Farmers Markets happening every weekend in Orange County!

Farmers Markets on Saturday in Orange County

Buena Park
8000-8092 La Palma Ave at Buena Park Mall Parking Lot
9am – 2pm
This busy farmers market offer everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers and leather goods. Arrive early to get the best produce and food items! There is plenty of parking around the market at the Buena Park Downtown Mall.

Corona del Mar
3201 Pacific Coast Hwy
9am – 1pm
This market gives the community of Corona del Mar a chance to celebrate the hard-working hands of our neighbors. Every delicious item sold here is grown locally by our wonderful farmers. By buying and enjoying these quality items, you are planting the seeds of a bright and delicious future.   

Costa Mesa
3315 Hyland Avenue
9am – 2pm
This market gives the community of Corona del Mar a chance to celebrate the hard-working hands of our neighbors. Every delicious item sold here is grown locally by our wonderful farmers. By buying and enjoying these quality items, you are planting the seeds of a bright and delicious future.   

Cypress
Corner of Katella and Lexington in the Cottonwood Church parking lot
9am – 2pm
We have plenty of certified local organically grown fruits and veggies to choose from, as well as farm fresh eggs, fresh baked breads and baguettes, fresh hummus, honey, award-winning tamales, and much more! The Cypress Farmers Market is open all year long rain or shine.

Dana Point
La Plaza Park on Pacific Coast Highway
9am – 1pm
California farmers bring fresh produce to sell at the Dana Point Farmers Market and Craft Vendors provide a large selection of art, jewelry, clothing, handbags, candles, hand-made soaps, and unique one-of-a-kind gifts. 

Irvine
5001 Newport Coast Dr
8am – 12pm
California certified farmers’ markets are the real thing – places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts, and vegetables directly to the public.  Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure that he/she actually grows the commodity being sold. 

Laguna Beach
521 Forest Ave
8am – 12pm
California certified farmers’ markets are the real thing – places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts, and vegetables directly to the public.  Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure that he/she actually grows the commodity being sold. 

Mission Viejo
25282 Marguerite Pkwy
10am – 2pm
We will bring so much to the community of Mission Viejo such as expanded specialty items like seasonal mushrooms, variety of eggs and much much more! Along with a handmade craft section, family friendly games and music.

Orange
303 West Palm Avenue
9am – 1pm
The Certified Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market is a food hub where the community comes to connect. The market sources small family farms from the Southern, Central, and Northern California regions that hold a California Certified Producer’s Certificate (CPC). Food Artisans participating at the market sell items such as breads, cheeses, oils, and dips that are made using traditional methods. Activities at the market include: live music, kid’s club, cooking demos, yoga, educational classes, and more.

Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda Friends Church – 5091 Mountain View Ave.
9am – 1pm
The Yorba Linda Farmers Market features a produce, a variety of prepared foods, crafts and informational booths!

Farmers Markets on Sunday in Orange County

Garden Grove
Historic Main Street between Garden Grove and Acacia Pkwy
9am – 2pm
California certified farmers’ markets are the real thing – places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts, and vegetables directly to the public.  Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure that he/she actually grows the commodity being sold. 

Irvine
Stonegate Elementary – 100 Honors
10am – 2pm
The Certified Farmers Market is operated by Mary Ann Senske.  

Laguna Niguel
27271 La Paz Road
8am – 12pm
California certified farmers’ markets are the real thing – places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts, and vegetables directly to the public.  Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure that he/she actually grows the commodity being sold. 

Newport Beach
Newport Beach Pier
9am – 1pm
Our farmers bring a selection of exotic fruits, seasonal vegetables, eggs, honey, nuts, and flowers right to the Newport Beach Pier. Market goers will also find specialty foods like artisanal, small-batch breads, Mediterranean dips, vegan salsas, cold-press juices, loose-leaf teas, as well as handmade jewelry and art.

Ladera Ranch
Founders Park and Avendale Clubhouse parking lots
9am – 1pm
The Ladera Ranch Farmers’ Market is located in the Founders Park and Avendale Clubhouse parking lots adjacent to Founders Park at 28275 Avendale in Ladera Ranch and is held every Sunday all year long.

San Clemente
Seville 200 block at Avenida Del Mar
9am – 1pm
Incredible fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, sausages, smoked meats, nuts, dired fruit, old fashioned popcon, jellies, honeys, and jams and other delectable goodies at the Old Town San Clemente Farmers Market. All Farmers bring local porduce, meats, cheases, fish and other are “the real LOCAL thing,” where genuine farmers sell their crops directly to the public. We have food demonstration tables where you can try various recipies and learn how to cook, blend, stir, mix up something incredible. We also have a garden technolgy gardening section where they sell hydroponics and upside down vegitable gardens. Something New, Sometheing Old, and Something Incredelicious to eat!

Tustin
The District – 2411 Park Avenue
9am – 1pm
We will bring so much to the community of Tustin such as expanded specialty items like seasonal mushrooms, variety of eggs and much much more! Along with a handmade craft section, family friendly games and music.

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that my last farmers market visit was with a dietician from Kaiser Permanente who shared with me her tips on navigating a farmers market – I’m calling it a farmers market shopping guide because her tools ensure that you shop wisely and not overspend or overeat.

Farmers market shopping guide

Don’t shop hungry

We all know not to go grocery shopping when we’re hungry – the same goes for your visit to the farmers market. It’s all too easy to load up on all the delicious offerings if you’re visiting during lunch time. Curb your appetite beforehand by having some lunch and having a list of foods that you want to purchase before heading into the market. It’ll save you money and calories.

Sample the fruits and veggies first

Farmers market have a reputation for having the freshest fruits and vegetables – but amongst those stands are also delicious pastries, fresh cheeses and olive oils. Do a lap and sample the fruits and veggies before going back for that taste of bundt cake.

Treat yourself

Speaking of bundt cakes… go ahead and get one if you’re in the mood. Or if you’re more like me and prefer the sweet and salty, then go for the kettle corn. The goods you purchase at the farmers market are most likely homemade so the ingredients will be fresh and your treat will be free of preservatives.

Choose colorful vegetables

How do you know which vegetables to buy when you have so many options? Go for color! The brighter the better. While a cauliflower is great for faking mashed potatoes, a head of broccoli is even better in the long run. Berries are always a win because they provide plenty of antioxidants, plus you can get them in these containers that offer a variety of them for one low price.

Buy organic, but be selective

Let’s face it, buying organic is the way to go – but it’s not always a budget-friendly option. Give your wallet a little more wiggle room by buying organic fruits and vegetables that are truly worth their weight in gold. Best bet? Anything where you’ll be consuming the skin. Peaches, strawberries, cauliflower, tomatoes, grapes, nectarines, etcetera. Anything that will be peeled (for examples: oranges, lemons, onions, avocados and bananas) are okay to buy non-organic.

Carry cash

Farmers markets give you that small town feel that we miss living in Southern California, but nothing will bring that feeling back faster than being told that they don’t accept debit or credit cards. Don’t miss out on that delicious fresh cheese because you forgot to bring cash. Bonus? It’ll keep your budget in check.

Do something with your foods

Don’t let your delicious finds go to waste. Make a plan to use them in a healthy recipe (we found plenty of good ones on Food for Health by Kaiser Permanente) and share it with your family. Get the kids involved by having them rinse the fruits and veggies so they get a feel for what it’s like to cook as a family and enjoy a scrumptious meal. And why not – serve up a piece of that bundt cake that you picked up too. After all, what’s life without some sweet treats every now and then?

I invite you to use these tips next time you visit a farmers market – and many thanks to Amanda Amary, RD of Kaiser Permanente for sharing her favorite farmers market shopping tips!

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Originally published on June 6, 2025. Last Updated on June 6, 2025 by Pattie Cordova