Long Beach Farmers Markets

BIXBY PARK

Address: 130 Cherry Ave.
Times: Tuesdays 3 PM - 7 PM and Saturdays 10 AM - 3 PM

At Bixby Park, amid the laughter of kids in the playground and the music being performed on a small stage with the Pacific Ocean just across the street, the vibe feels like a waterfront festival. The market is its energy terrific, and so is the selection of items: fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet specialty foods, as well as handmade jewelry, soaps, and candles from local makers. There is also a wonderful variety of prepared food, with the empanadas and pupusas being high on the popularity list.

4TH STREET

Address: 2000 E 4th St
Times: 8 AM - 12 PM

The newest farmers market in Long Beach is held on Thursdays in the parking lot at 4th Street and Cherry Avenue in the Retro Row neighborhood. At the Fourth Street Farmers Market, you can shop for fruits and veggies, eggs, honey, microgreens, and loaves of artisanal sourdough bread from Hey Brother Baker. Other vendors include Long Beach Mushrooms, Stepladder Ranch & Creamery selling meats and cheeses, and Black Sheep Farms selling dried beans and other goods.

Local tip: If you aren't able to attend, you can pre-order a box of produce from Weiser Family Farms and pick it up at nearby Alder & Sage until 8 PM on Thursdays.

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH

Address: Fourth Street and North Promenade
Times: 10 AM - 2 PM

This market, is well-known for terrific fruit, including such staples, depending on the season, as cherries, apricots and nectarines as well as hard-to-find items like prickly pears and dragon fruit. There are also sustainable personal and household items such as toothpaste, dish soap and laundry detergent, as well as great food that’s ready to eat. Tamales and hot dogs are popular choices. Since it’s located downtown, the market is easily accessible on foot or bike. If you choose to pedal, the market offers free bicycle valet service.

ALAMITOS BAY

Address: 205 N. Marina Dr
Times: 9 AM - 2 PM

The market is located in the Alamitos Bay Marina parking lot, across the street from the 2ND & PCH retail center. The parking lot borders the harbor and it would be hard to imagine a more idyllic location for a farmer’s market on a Sunday morning. As you might expect for its location, it features lots of fresh seafood and a wide variety of fruits and veggies, as well as Mediterranean treats, meats, jellies and very popular artisanal cheeses. There’s also a great selection of self-care items such as lotions, skin serums, soaps and lip balms.