Mercado - Santa Monica

SILVIO :: CREPES The Best crepes, only at Santa Monica Farmers Market Sunday morning

What a wonderful market! It's worth the hassle of trying to find somewhere to park on a sunny day to visit this place. There was a range of stalls available selling fresh produce, fruit juices and handmade items, but my favourite was the crepe stall - go for the nutella and banana crepe! The pastries were really tempting too but they sold out before I visiting them (I should have stopped off there first for breakfast!).

I love this farmer's market. Everything was so fresh, and everyone so friendly. The parking was very cheap, I was really surprised. The lot right next to the market was only $1 an hour. The lot looked full, but as we pulled in, 3 cars were leaving. The market is located in such a good area; there are a lot of little shops and restaurants to visit after, or before you shop at the market.

This market was huge! Such a happy find minding my own business walking around Santa Monica. Nothing fancy, but offers products of all kinds. This ranges from soaps, jewelry, cute homemade stuff, eggs, veggies, fruits, flowers, plants, etc. The stalls went on and on. I did not feel any pressure to buy (even though I really wanted too) and just got to walk around enjoying the scenery. It was the right amount of busy. The prices seemed fair. If I lived there, this would be a Sunday favorite for me. But I do kind of love all Farmers Markets, so there is that.

I enjoy frequenting the farmers market regularly. It's a healthy way to start off each week by getting up early, drinking coffee, buying fresh organic veggies and listening to music. There's always a bunch of kids running around smiling and dancing as well! :)

This one is a lot smaller than the Wednesday one, but cool vendors nonetheless. I highly recommend trying a tomato from Shady Lady, or any other tomato vendor as organic tomatoes taste 20934820980384x better than any one you can buy at the grocery store. Seriously, these tomatoes will change your life. The produce here is more expensive than what you'll get at the supermarkets, but you can taste the difference, and you can meet the people who grew them! Don't believe me, take a stroll down the Farmers Market, and try the samples. Things that you can also buy here: herb plants to grow your own, seafood, incense, meat, organic eggs, cheese and A LOT of fruits and veggies. Also, I love to see local chefs pushing around huge carts to use these ingredients in their restaurants. love love love!!

I love this farmers market it is a place where families gather and grab food and sit on the lawn and hang out. Kids are running around there's usually a band playing. There are a lot of prepared foods like breakfast burritos and freshly squeezed juices and things like that in addition to the vegetables and fruits brought my local farmers. If you ride your bike there they have a bike valet.

Fresh and beautiful produce and fruits. Food vendors and delicious baked pastries! You can buy plants and flowers at very reasonable prices. A great way to spend Sunday morning

Meet the people who grow your food and become intimate with what you eat. Good for farmers and good for us, a total win-win. Experience the difference of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Why eat a tomato which was picked green and ripened in a warehouse, when you can get the real deal straight from the vine? The only place I know to get goose eggs, no need for a golden one when you've got one that lays five dollar bills.

A really nice way to spend Sunday morning. In addition to produce, they have prepared hot food, live music and shopping stalls from local stores. I always take out of town guests to this market to show one of my favorite local hangouts.

Varies slightly from week to week, but a great Farmer's market with an assortment of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, flowers, beverages, and prepared food options. Highly recommend the Keto breakfast burrito.

Unreal to stumble onto this awesome experience. Everyone was selling what tbey grew or made. I loved it..healthy..peaceful loving atmosphere. I ate one of the best omelettes ive ever had in my life!! I will be back...many times over.

The most underrated market in Santa Monica.

Really great little farmer’s market. It’s not massive (maybe 10-12 vendors on the day we went) but it’s really accessible, has lots of parking, and great produce. Everyone was really nice too!

Super clean and everyone is following COVID safe practices. The bread from CORDAROS is the BOMB!!! You have to try it, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s like bread 2.0!!! We also go for berries, last week we bought 7 baskets of strawberries that were gone in 4/5 days!!! What a great buy. Never crowded!

We go here pretty often and enjoy some food and coffee with local entertainment. Nice way to start your Sunday!

Delicious coffee. I think the barista was a bit nervous because he knows Aussies are serious about our coffee. But he made us a flat white and it was really good.

Perfection! The best tameles I’ve ever eaten. I was reticent at first because of the price but when I took a chance I realized it was far worth the price. These are the best tamales you’ll ever find in terms of quality, texture, flavor, and substance.

Another lovely farmer market that offers a variety of produce and food. There is usually live music and arts and crafts for the kids. The vibe is very relaxed and with minutes away from the beaches, this farmer market is a great way to start the day!

Excellent and sometimes unusual produces. A lot of local farmers offer their wares in a family atmosphere with music and food.

This farmer’s market is very small compared to the ones I am used to in La Jolla, Leucadia and Beverley Hills. But I found this amazing flower stand that very pretty flowers for a very reasonable price. I would come back just for this.

Fresh produce and great food stands. Has a small seating section to bring the food and eat at.

Fun place to enjoy a lazy Sunday in Santa Monica. Plenty of food and live music. Be sure to grab locally grown produce, and California honey.

one of the more popular farmers' markets in the area, the santa monica sunday version is fraught more with folks with stollers trying to find a good muffin than people acquiring fresh produce. that said, the latter is on offer, and you can still find some great stuff here, even if the selection is a bit more thin than some of the other local farmers' markets.

Not the best farmers market I’ve been to in LA, but it has a decent selection! I walked there so can’t speak to the parking situation.

I love going here but it's very light with vendors and there are no food trucks/food offerings like before. I'm hoping things will pick up soon?

It was my first time at the Santa Monica Farmers Market this past weekend. I was there to volunteer for Food Forward, an organization that focuses on food conservation and preservation. They offer bike valet for customers traveling on two wheels, a petting zoo for children and a lawn area in front to picnic and listen to the awesome jazz band. I've never seen a farmers market that had a jazz band performing live. What a wonderful treat. This farmers market offers an eating area and various coffee and food vendors that sell breakfast and lunch items. Others vendors offer crafts, unique clothing, gift items, honey, dried fruits *nuts, breads (a few bakeries) and obviously, produce. If I were you, go for the experience!

There are much better Farmers Markets in the area, but this one has all your staples, good vendors and located in the center of Main Street in Santa Monica. There is usually live entertainment on a small stage in the center of the market and tons of hot food vendors and Crafters. A great place to walk around and get the local fare and flavors.

Very nice, local farmers market. Plenty of fresh and organic options. Been very happy with all the produce we picked up and awesome honey! Can tend to get crowded and very dirty.

Santa Monica seems to be the farmers market haven of LA and surrounding areas. They have three different Farmers Market locations, one on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (two different locations). My favorite of these is the one on 2nd Street on Saturday but the Main street one is probably in second place (it just has less farmers). They have a great balance of produce farmers, prepared food vendors and specialty item vendors. There's always a great crowd, with lots of families. There's a seating area for you to stay, hang out, have a bite to eat and mingle with locals and visitors. There are many organic produce options, and almost every fruit and vegetable available as long as it's in season. This part of Santa Monica is bordering Venice so it's easily accessible to both areas. There aren't as many farmers as the 2nd street one so the options aren't as vast but it certainly is better than a lot of other FMs around Los Angeles.

I bought fresh carrot juice at the Sunday market and they made it in front of me. They juiced the whole carrot with the top, something I had never seen before. I didn't say anything but I tried it. Monday I drank a cup and it is more bitter and was a little fizzy. Now I have diaherra and I think my stomach is not well. Sometimes there is dirt and mold I hear now online.... UGH. Beware!

Nice Farmers market. Small though. Lots of seating and very pretty although the other farmers markets really have more options. Also the parking here can be a little bit challenging

Parking will forever be the one detraction from this otherwise amazing farmer's market. In addition to the local produce, every week brings new entertainment for adults and children alike.

Yeha, it's okay is a pretty good summary. Very pricey and hipsterish. Food is delicious but you better bring your credit card.

This farmer’s market is pretty sparse, mostly carrying basic produce with a few other novelty vendors. It only took a few minutes to walk through and see everything. I definitely would have liked to see more variety in the vendors and products available!

An enjoyable place to visit on Sunday and have breakfast and buy fresh produce and other products from the farmer's market. Many families bring their young children to enjoy the festivities, music and have their faces painted.

The omelet place here is the only reason I come to this famers market. I used to love coming to see the petting zoo and now they took it away. Its pretty lame that they put all the seating area in front of a live band. I wish they would put tables and chairs in another location so that not everyone is forced to listen to the music. I'll still come for the omelet place but I don't know if I'll stay to eat.

Maybe 4 farmers with very limited supplies, an equal amount if not more vendors selling jewelry and twice as many food vendors... So yea not a farmers market but a street market with live music (cover band)...

Aw. This farmers market is pretty disappointing with its sparse stalls and overpriced and wilted fruit and veg. Maybe if you go earlier in the morning it’s better. I went around noon.

Super disgusting organizer of this Main Street farmers market named Carla Rosin. She was super rude to my Hispanic dancers and myself. I don’t know if it’s a race thing but she does not treat us well let alone pay to act the way she does. It’s unprofessional and let alone uncalled for.