Santa Monica Saturday Pico Farmers Market
Farmers' market · Pico
2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Highlights
Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, seafood, coffee
Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, seafood, coffee
"Every Saturday, this off-the-beaten-path Farmers Market has all the same stuff as the big one downtown, but it’s simply much more chill. Everyone here is friendly and helpful and mostly locals. Lots of organic produce, meats, eggs, breads, pastries, coffee, nuts, honey, milk, cheese, flowers and plants. Perfectly situated in Virginia Park, you can hang and eat some of their delicious vendor foods, play with your kids on their playground and sprinklers, or go to the newly built Public Library. Oh, and there’s Parking in the lot. Bonus!" - TRÜF
"A legendary coastal market known for exceptional produce; the reviewer found what they described as some of the world’s sweetest strawberries, eaten immediately for maximum freshness." - Amy McCarthy
"A busy local farmers market that serves as a hub where small producers and food writers connect; it was the meeting place where the northern California orchard owner introduced a Los Angeles–based food writer to traditional hoshigaki techniques that she later taught in her workshops. The market facilitates the exchange of seasonal produce and preservation knowledge, enabling growers to pass on practices like hoshigaki to urban cooks." - Jamie Feldmar
"A Los Angeles farmers’ market cited as an example of an outdoor market that remained open during the pandemic by implementing and enforcing new safety guidelines to allow continued operation while reducing transmission risk." - Adeena Sussman
"To shop where chefs do, head to this Wednesday market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Santa Monica. Started in 1981, it now hosts more than 75 farmers and claims to be SoCal’s largest certified grower-only market. In-the-know foodies arrive early to beat the other 9,000 or so shoppers to get first dibs on everything from flowers to meats and seafood to herbs. The market’s top draw is its produce, and stall after stall is piled high with in-season fruits and veggies. To scope out the best, look for stands swamped with people and ask for a sample." - Vox Creative
