Where to Find Long Beach's Key Farmers Markets
Long Beach runs several certified farmers markets year-round, each with its own neighborhood feel and vendor mix. Whether you're after fresh strawberries or a loaf of sourdough, there's likely a market within a short drive – or walk.
Marine Stadium Farmers Market
Held on Sundays near the Marine Stadium area in East Long Beach, this market typically runs from around 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers find seasonal produce, eggs, honey, fresh flowers, and prepared foods from local vendors. Street parking is generally available nearby. EBT is accepted. Check before you go – hours and vendor lineups can shift seasonally.
Bixby Park Farmers Market
Running on Tuesdays near Bixby Park in the Belmont Shore–adjacent area, this market usually operates from roughly 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, and a handful of specialty food vendors. Parking is available along the surrounding streets, though spots fill quickly on warm afternoons. EBT is accepted here as well. Confirm current hours before heading out.
How the Markets Differ by Shopping Style and Neighborhood
Not every farmers market in Long Beach draws the same crowd, and that's actually useful to know before you make the trip.
The Sunday market at Marina Green Park carries a distinctly leisurely feel. Families with strollers, cyclists stopping mid-ride, and visitors from nearby Shoreline Village tend to mix with regulars doing their weekly produce haul. The waterfront setting makes it easy to linger. There's no denying the atmosphere shapes the experience as much as the vendors do.
Contrast that with the CSULB Farmers Market, which runs on Tuesdays and draws a faster-moving crowd – students grabbing lunch, faculty picking up vegetables between classes. Ready-to-eat options are popular here, and the pace reflects it.
Bixby Knolls, with its Tuesday market, attracts neighborhood residents who value walkability and a tight community feel. Produce dominates, but local artisan goods have grown in presence over recent years.
Shoppers who prioritize variety and volume tend to favor Marina Green. Those after a quick, practical stop usually prefer the weekday options.
A Little Planning Makes Market Shopping Easier
Showing up prepared makes a real difference at any farmers market. Bring reusable bags – most vendors don't offer plastic – and carry a mix of smaller bills and a card, since not every stall takes digital payments even when the market does. Arriving in the first hour tends to reward shoppers with the widest selection and the easiest parking. Crowds build quickly, especially on weekend mornings. Long Beach has several solid market options, each with its own pace, product mix, and neighborhood feel, so there's a reasonable fit for most schedules and routines. Before heading out, check the market's official website or social media channels to confirm current hours, vendor listings, parking arrangements, and EBT acceptance. Schedules shift seasonally, vendors rotate, and occasional closures happen with little notice. A quick check saves the trip.