U-Pick NearbySanta Monica Downtown Farmers Market
Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market is a farmers market in Santa Monica, CA, open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, all year.
| Year-round | Wednesday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| Address | 155-199 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Directions |
| Distance | 9 mi northwest of Inglewood, CA (straight line) |
| Food assistance | |
| Website | santamonica.gov · Facebook |
Schedule checked against the market's official information in October 2026 (source). Listing from the USDA Local Food Directories. Before you drive out to Santa Monica, confirm the day and hours with the market itself. Spotted an outdated detail? Let us know with the suggestion form.
Runs rain or shine; may close on some holidays or in extreme conditions.
Harvest calendar for California
What's usually ripe in California in the market months:
- Strawberries March to September · 28 U-pick farms in California
- Blueberries May to July · 18 U-pick farms in California
- Apples August to November · 64 U-pick farms in California
- Peaches June to September · 21 U-pick farms in California
- Pumpkins October · 144 U-pick farms in California
- Cherries May to June · 44 U-pick farms in California
- Blackberries June to August · 18 U-pick farms in California
- Raspberries June to September · 15 U-pick farms in California
- Sunflowers June to September · 4 U-pick farms in California
- Flowers April to October · 24 U-pick farms in California
- Corn maze September to October · 15 U-pick farms in California
Market day checklist
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Illustration Bestseller Blomoba folding wagon cart (220 lb) Folds flat for the trunk and rolls a full market haul, a toddler bag and a flat of berries back to the car. View on Amazon -
Illustration Maelstrom soft cooler bag (30 cans) Leakproof soft cooler for the car, for fish, dairy and berries on a long drive home. View on Amazon
We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Pick your own near Santa Monica
Close by, you can also pick your own:
- Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees Venice, CA · 3 mi · Pumpkins, Christmas trees
- Shawn's Pumpkin Patch Los Angeles, CA · 4 mi · Pumpkins
- Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch Culver City, CA · 6 mi · Pumpkins
- Tapia Brothers Corn Maze Encino, CA · 10 mi · Corn maze
- Mr. Jack O' Lanterns Pumpkins Los Angeles, CA · 11 mi · Pumpkins
More farmers markets nearby
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Sun 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · year-round
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Thu 12 AM–5 AM
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Thu 10 AM–2 PM · year-round
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Sat 9 AM–2 PM
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Tue 2 AM–7 PM
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Sun 9 AM–1 PM
Frequently asked questions
When is Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market open?
Year-round: Wednesday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Days and hours as published by the market (checked October 2026).
What is in season in California while Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market is open?
Going by the usual harvest windows in California: strawberries (March to September), blueberries (May to July), apples (August to November), peaches (June to September) and pumpkins (October). Vendors sell their own harvest, so the selection changes through the season.
Does Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market how they handle EBT cards.
Is there a U-pick farm near Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market?
The closest farm we list is Lopez Ranch Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees in Venice, about 3 miles away, with pumpkins and christmas trees.