Fresh Picked

Santa Maria has the Pacific to thank for its perfect produce. The cool coastal breeze and ocean fog help to temper the sun’s bright rays, making for an exceptional environment to grow all-things green and tasty. When you’re here, you can find fresh produce in a number of places—farmer’s markets, produce stands, and charming markets are all chock-full of the season’s best fruits and vegetables. The best part, though? It’s all picked fresh just for you, by farmers who are like family to us.

Ready to get your hands on some serious goodness? Browse our list of nearby weekly Farmers’ Markets below, or search Certified Farmers’ Markets here.

Farmers’ Markets

Every Tuesday in Orcutt:

Farmers’ Market at Oak Knolls South (at the corner of Clark Avenue and Bradley Road)

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

(805) 305-9829

Every Wednesday in Santa Maria:

Farmers’ Market at Town Center West (on the corner of Broadway and Main Street)

12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(805) 305-9829

Every Thursday in Santa Maria:

Farmers’ Market at Growing Grounds Farm Stand (820 W. Foster Rd.)

12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

(805) 934-2182

Grocers

Spencer’s Fresh Markets is sells fresh, locally grown produce in its stores along the Central Coast. Located at 3580 Orcutt Road in Santa Maria, you can also find them barbecuing Santa Maria tri-tip on Saturdays.

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Bob’s Well Bread

Featuring artisan, hand-made bread made in small batches. Named by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the 15 Top Bakeries in Small Towns. Visit Bob’s for breads, pastries, bagels, English muffins, and daily full breakfast and lunch options.

Byron Estate

Since 1984, Byron has cultivated an obsession for crafting site-specific Pinot Noir from distinctive vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Rita Hills appellations. Tastings are by appointment only and can be scheduled by emailing Brian York at Brian.York@ByronWines.com.

Saigon Cuisine

Vietnamese, Pho, Seafood, Healthy, Organic Food

Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch

Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch offers visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride horses on the beautiful Oceano Dunes Preserve, right next to the ocean. Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch provides guided trail rides through the dunes and to the beach.

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