The Best Farmers Markets in Orange County

It’s easy to buy fresh and local in Orange County.

In Orange County, farmers markets are almost a dime a dozen. Some are strictly weekend affairs, others are long-time community mainstays that even attract shoppers from other parts of Southern California. They’re all good, but these are the best.

1. Laguna Beach Farmers Market
   Every Saturday | 8AM to 12NN | 421 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach

   Saturday mornings in Laguna Beach are best spent wandering this beloved open-air market tucked behind the Lumberyard. With over 40 vendors offering everything from sun-ripened produce and wildflower bouquets to cold-pressed juices and small-batch gourmet finds, it’s a feast for the senses. Locals line up early—coffee in hand, dog in tow—for empanadas, avocado oil, and other favorite weekend treats.

2. Irvine Farmers Market
   Every Sunday | 10AM to 2PM | 100 Honors, Irvine

   Most people know of Irvine’s farmers market as the one held at Mariners Church every Saturday morning, but there’s been some changes over the recent months. This local favorite has since relocated to Stonegate Elementary and is now open on Sunday mornings. But despite the new venue and schedule, Irvine’s great farmers market is just as splendid: fresh local produce, artisan products, and food trucks can all be found in one place.

3. Newport Beach Farmers Market
   Every Sunday | 9AM to 1PM | 1 Newport Beach Pier, Newport Beach

   The Newport Beach Farmers Market is the kind of place you swing by after a morning walk on the sand—and somehow end up with a bag full of microgreens, sourdough, and small-batch honey. It’s set right by the pier—which makes it hard to miss—and filled with a wide variety of goods: cold-pressed juice from 1987, creamy hummus from Shaku Maku, florals from Maldanado Growers, everything almond (butter, dry roasted, raw) from The Almond Guy, and organic tropical fruit from Pedro’s Organic Ranch, just to name a few.

4. San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market
   Every Friday | 9AM to 1PM | Farmakis Farms, 29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

   Set on the grounds of Farmakis Farms, the San Juan Capistrano Farmers Market features more than 30 local vendors. On display? Seasonal fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, flowers, as well as artisan products. You can also enjoy ready-to-eat favorites, such as tamales, roasted nuts, and Mediterranean dips.

5. Dana Point Farmers Market
   Every Saturday | 9AM to 1PM | La Plaza Park, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point

   On Saturdays, Dana Point’s La Plaza Park comes alive with the chatter of shoppers and vendors alike, surrounded by seasonal produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh seafood, and farm-raised meats. Many visitors make a morning of it, grabbing coffee nearby, strolling around, then heading down to the marina or Doheny Beach to round out a true Dana Point weekend ritual.

MAKE IT A MARKET MORNING (OR NIGHT)

Whether you’re stocking your kitchen with organic staples, chasing the perfect loaf of sourdough, or just in it for the people-watching and coastal air, Orange County’s best farmers markets deliver more than just groceries.

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