Looking for farmers markets in Long Beach? This coastal city has a network of neighborhood farmers markets running throughout the week, thanks to Southern California’s year-round bounty. This local guide covers Long Beach’s farmers markets, what to buy, when to go by season, and how to find the freshest, most current details from people who shop them every week.
Long Beach’s farmers markets
Long Beach runs several farmers markets on different days across the city — including downtown, Marina, Bixby Park, and southeast-area markets — bringing Southern California farms and food vendors to the neighborhoods nearly every day of the week.
What to buy at Long Beach farmers markets
Expect Southern California’s year-round produce — citrus and avocados, strawberries and stone fruit, fresh greens and vegetables — plus flowers, local honey, artisan goods, and prepared foods and treats.
Seasons & when to go
Thanks to the mild coastal climate, Long Beach’s markets run year-round with fresh produce every season — winter citrus and avocados, spring strawberries, and summer stone fruit and tomatoes. To pair a market run with a walk, see our guide to the best parks in Long Beach.
What to know about Long Beach farmers markets
With markets on different days across the city, there’s almost always one nearby — check the schedule for the closest. They’re walkable, community-friendly outings; the mild climate makes any season a good time to go.
What Long Beach locals recommend
Market days, seasonal hours, and the best vendors change constantly — and locals know which stalls are worth the trip. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Long Beach community, real Long Beach neighbors share their favorite markets and vendors, and what’s in season right now. For more, see our guide to the best things to do in Long Beach. Join your Long Beach neighbors free and get real local market recommendations →
Getting the most out of Long Beach
Each market has its own rhythm, vendors, and best-early hours worth learning. If you are planning a morning at the market in Long Beach, it helps to build it around the parts of town you already love. Spots like Belmont Shore and Bluff Park anchor the areas locals gravitate to, and the best plans tend to pair one of those with a stop from this guide. Neighbors also point to the El Dorado Nature Center when they want something a little quieter or off the usual path. Knowing those anchors makes it far easier to line up a morning at the market that actually fits the day you have in mind, whether you have a couple of free hours or a whole afternoon in Long Beach.
More Long Beach guides worth bookmarking
Part of what makes Long Beach rewarding is how much it packs into a small footprint. If you found this useful, these companion guides cover the same neighborhoods from different angles: Best restaurants in Long Beach, Things to do in Long Beach, Parks in Long Beach. Between them you can plan an entire day — or an entire weekend — without ever leaving town.
Ask a Long Beach neighbor first
Guides get you started, but the freshest tips always come from people who live here. Hours change, new spots open, and locals know which places are worth it right now. The Long Beach community on Neighborhood Nurturers is where residents swap honest, current recommendations — ask Long Beach neighbors what they would do, or join your town community free and get answers from real people who actually know Long Beach.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the farmers markets in Long Beach?
Long Beach runs several markets on different days — downtown, Marina, Bixby Park, and southeast-area markets — nearly every day of the week.
What is sold at Long Beach farmers markets?
Southern California’s year-round produce — citrus, avocados, strawberries, stone fruit, and greens — plus flowers, honey, and prepared foods.
What do locals recommend at Long Beach markets?
Long Beach neighbors share their favorite market days, vendors, and seasonal picks in our community.