Downtown Santa Cruz

About this market

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 12:30-5pm. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy. The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic and cultural foods in the county including naan and curry, Argentinian empanadas, Eritrean dishes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, veggie-heavy Oaxacan dishes and long-ferment fresh breads and pastries. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.