Located in the parking lot of a busy strip mall in an upscale neighborhood, the setting of the Laguna Niguel certified farmers market seems unlikely. However, the difficult parking and crowded aisles belie the fact that this is by far the best place for area residents to do their weekend produce shopping.
Because of the small space allotment, the layout of this medium-sized market is not the easiest to navigate. Two long rows lie parallel, with vendors crowding either side. Because you can’t really get a quick overview of everything offered, I recommend that unfamiliar visitors plan on walking the whole market twice–first to scope out the vendors and then to make purchases. One of the highlights of visiting a farmer’s market this time of year is the outstanding stone fruit -I love the organic peaches from Sweet Tree Farms. Also don’t miss sampling the raw honey from Honey Pacifica of Long Beach. This may be my favorite local honey.
The OC Register/ Food Frenzy blog also had a great article about this market a few weeks back. Check it out here for more information:
The Laguna Niguel market runs from 9 to 1 every Sunday in the parking lot of Plaza de La Paz near the intersection of La Paz and Pacific Park/ Oso.
Laguna Niguel Certified Farmers Market Stats
Number of vendors: 20
- citrus: yes
- stone fruit: yes
- strawberries: yes
- leafy greens: yes
- fresh veggies: yes
- sprouts: no
- avocados: yes
- mushrooms: no
- bread/ bakery: yes
- cheese: yes
- meat: yes
- fish: yes
- eggs: yes
- honey: yes
- pasta: yes
- tamales: yes
- coffee: no
- juices: no
- prepared foods: yes
- plants: yes
- cut flowers: yes
- crafts: no
Last visit: 6.13.2010. The above information is correct to the best of my knowledge based on a personal visit. If you have updated information please post a comment or send Rachael by email at localoranges at gmail dot com.
