Farmers Markets Near Me

December · California

What's in season at California farmers markets in December

Indoor / holiday markets only. Hardy greens and storage crops. Backed by USDA data on 594 California markets and the typical growing patterns for mid-south & coastal california.

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California signature this month

Citrus (oranges, lemons, mandarins)

Cara Cara navel oranges and Meyer lemons are the Bay Area / SoCal market specialties.

Peak this December

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Citrus (oranges, lemons, mandarins) kale collards sweet potatoes pecans

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

cabbage leeks beets turnips winter squash

◯ From storage

Cold-stored from last year's harvest — still common at indoor markets.

apples potatoes onions garlic winter squash sweet potatoes beets carrots cabbage

← Last month

November in California

Was peak: sweet potatoes, pecans, apples, winter squash…

Next month →

January in California

Coming into peak: kale, collards, turnips, sweet potatoes

Where to shop in California

Top California farmers markets

Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market at the Veterans Building

Santa Rosa · 95404
5.0 (22)
SNAP / EBT Organic WIC

Hamilton Landing Farmers' Market

Novato
5.0 (1)
SNAP / EBT Organic

Oakhurst Farmers' Market

Oakhurst · 40596
5.0 (1)

Ramona Certified Farmers' Market

Ramona · 92065
5.0 (2)

Altadena Farmers Market

Altadena · 91001
5.0 (2)

Arts District Farmers' Market

Los Angeles · 90013
5.0 (1)

Carmel Valley Certified Farmers Market

Diego · 92130
5.0 (6)

Coronado Farmers' Market

Coronado · 92118
5.0 (2)
See all 594 California markets →

Seasonal data is generalized to mid-south & coastal california. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.