Shop Local
Fortunately, there are plenty of places right here in East
County where you can find delicious fresh, locally-grown or
produced foods. Many health food stores, such as Henry’s,
Sprouts, and Windmill Farms markets carry a wide variety of
locally grown produce. Look for the “San Diego County 365”
label or ask the store’s produce manager where products are
from if not labeled.
Or hit the road and visit one of the many roadside farm stands
and farmers’ marketplaces in the Eastern portion of San Diego
County.
Roadside Food Stands
The San Diego Farm Bureau lists many roadside farm stands where you can
buy just-picked, farm-fresh produce directly from growers: http://www.
sdfarmbureau.org/Pages/Farmstands.html Or discover more on your own by
driving East County’s back country roads.
Some of our favorites include:
Frosty Acres in Alpine (3905 Alpine Blvd., just east of the Alpine
Blvd. Exit off I-8) sweet strawberries, peaches, watermelons and other
seasonal fruits, peppers and other fresh vegetables, plus jars of locally-made
honeys, salsas and salad dressings.
Farmstand West, Escondido (just east of the Felicita Ave. exit off I-
15): Juicy blackberries and raspberries in summertime, along with sweet
white corn, okra, asparagus, persimmons, avocados, apricots, plums, figs and
much more.
Lemon Twist, Rancho Santa Fe (8175 Del Dios Highway, just east of
the Cielo and Crosby Estates housing developments): Oranges, tangerines,
strawberries, broccoli, cucumbers, avocados, cherimoyas, certified organic
lemons, grapefruit, tomatoes, zucchini and more. Seasonal produce such as
Julian pears and apples, Lake Wohlford peaches, Ruby grapefruit from
Borrego Springs, vegetables from the organic Tierra Miguel Farm in Pauma
Valley and eggs from Fluegge Egg Ranch in Escondido are also offered,
along with florals including azalea topiaries, orchids and bonsai.
Vegetable Shop at the Chino family farm, Rancho
Santa Fe (6123 Calzada del Bosque, off Via de la Valle, S6): Multiple
varieties of most produce: Tomatoes, squash, squash blossoms, beans, shell
beans, dried beans, melons, cucumbers, sprouts, greens and lettuces, celery
root, carrots, turnips, parsnips, salsafy, radishes, brussels sprouts, okra,
onions, Jerusalem artichokes, peppers, herbs, strawberries, strawberry figs,
Concord grapes.
Hilliker's Egg Store, Lakeside (off Highway 67, 1/4-mile west of
Riverford Road on El Nopal Road): Eggs! Brown or white, single or double-
yolk, sizes medium to extra large, available in cartons, flats, boxes, pallets or
by the truckload; fresh, unprocessed sage and eucalyptus honey from the 16
beehives at the Hilliker farm; in spring and summer, fresh vegetables from
Hilliker's home-grown vegetable field are also available.
The Lavender Fields, Valley Center (12460 Keys Creek Road,
Valley Center, off Lilac Road. See Web site for driving directions) :16,000
lavender plants in more than 30 varieties; certified organic by G.O.C.A.
Features fresh lavender, distilled essential oil and hydrosols, dried lavender
and lavender-based products. The Lavender Fields are also a licensed
nursery and offers for sale 4-inch pots of live lavender. (open spring through
mid-summer) www.thelavenderfields.com
Farmer's Markets
Buy directly from local farmers at outdoor bazaars featuring a wealth of fresh
fruits, vegetables, flowers and other locally-made goods. Find a complete
listing of farmers’ markets countywide at:
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/Pages/farmersmarket.html
Below are the farmers’ markets located east of I-15 in San Diego County.
Borrego Springs – Friday 7 a.m. to Noon (Nov thru May)
Christmas Circle Community Park at Christmas Circle and
Palm Canyon Dr
Escondido – Tuesday 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Grand Ave between Juniper and Kalmia St
www.downtownescondido.com/events/farmers_market
seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey. Other
vendors offer gourmet chocolates, salsas, European breads, tamales, coffees
La Mesa – Friday 3 to 6 p.m.
8300 block of Allison Ave east of Spring St
Manager: Suzanne Bendixen (619) 440-5027
Rancho Bernardo – Friday 9 a.m. to Noon
Bernardo Winery parking lot at 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
Scripps Ranch – Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School
10380 Spring Canyon Rd
Website: www.scrippsranchfarmersmarket.com
Temecula - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Old Town Temecula at 6th and Front Street
Manager: Gayle Cunningham (760) 728-7343
or via e-mail at gcfarm123@aol.com
Website: www.temeculafarmersmarket.com
Fortunately, there are plenty of places right here in East
County where you can find delicious fresh, locally-grown or
produced foods. Many health food stores, such as Henry’s,
Sprouts, and Windmill Farms markets carry a wide variety of
locally grown produce. Look for the “San Diego County 365”
label or ask the store’s produce manager where products are
from if not labeled.
Or hit the road and visit one of the many roadside farm stands
and farmers’ marketplaces in the Eastern portion of San Diego
County.
Roadside Food Stands
The San Diego Farm Bureau lists many roadside farm stands where you can
buy just-picked, farm-fresh produce directly from growers: http://www.
sdfarmbureau.org/Pages/Farmstands.html Or discover more on your own by
driving East County’s back country roads.
Some of our favorites include:
Frosty Acres in Alpine (3905 Alpine Blvd., just east of the Alpine
Blvd. Exit off I-8) sweet strawberries, peaches, watermelons and other
seasonal fruits, peppers and other fresh vegetables, plus jars of locally-made
honeys, salsas and salad dressings.
Farmstand West, Escondido (just east of the Felicita Ave. exit off I-
15): Juicy blackberries and raspberries in summertime, along with sweet
white corn, okra, asparagus, persimmons, avocados, apricots, plums, figs and
much more.
Lemon Twist, Rancho Santa Fe (8175 Del Dios Highway, just east of
the Cielo and Crosby Estates housing developments): Oranges, tangerines,
strawberries, broccoli, cucumbers, avocados, cherimoyas, certified organic
lemons, grapefruit, tomatoes, zucchini and more. Seasonal produce such as
Julian pears and apples, Lake Wohlford peaches, Ruby grapefruit from
Borrego Springs, vegetables from the organic Tierra Miguel Farm in Pauma
Valley and eggs from Fluegge Egg Ranch in Escondido are also offered,
along with florals including azalea topiaries, orchids and bonsai.
Vegetable Shop at the Chino family farm, Rancho
Santa Fe (6123 Calzada del Bosque, off Via de la Valle, S6): Multiple
varieties of most produce: Tomatoes, squash, squash blossoms, beans, shell
beans, dried beans, melons, cucumbers, sprouts, greens and lettuces, celery
root, carrots, turnips, parsnips, salsafy, radishes, brussels sprouts, okra,
onions, Jerusalem artichokes, peppers, herbs, strawberries, strawberry figs,
Concord grapes.
Hilliker's Egg Store, Lakeside (off Highway 67, 1/4-mile west of
Riverford Road on El Nopal Road): Eggs! Brown or white, single or double-
yolk, sizes medium to extra large, available in cartons, flats, boxes, pallets or
by the truckload; fresh, unprocessed sage and eucalyptus honey from the 16
beehives at the Hilliker farm; in spring and summer, fresh vegetables from
Hilliker's home-grown vegetable field are also available.
The Lavender Fields, Valley Center (12460 Keys Creek Road,
Valley Center, off Lilac Road. See Web site for driving directions) :16,000
lavender plants in more than 30 varieties; certified organic by G.O.C.A.
Features fresh lavender, distilled essential oil and hydrosols, dried lavender
and lavender-based products. The Lavender Fields are also a licensed
nursery and offers for sale 4-inch pots of live lavender. (open spring through
mid-summer) www.thelavenderfields.com
Farmer's Markets
Buy directly from local farmers at outdoor bazaars featuring a wealth of fresh
fruits, vegetables, flowers and other locally-made goods. Find a complete
listing of farmers’ markets countywide at:
http://www.sdfarmbureau.org/Pages/farmersmarket.html
Below are the farmers’ markets located east of I-15 in San Diego County.
Borrego Springs – Friday 7 a.m. to Noon (Nov thru May)
Christmas Circle Community Park at Christmas Circle and
Palm Canyon Dr
Escondido – Tuesday 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Grand Ave between Juniper and Kalmia St
www.downtownescondido.com/events/farmers_market
seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts, eggs and honey. Other
vendors offer gourmet chocolates, salsas, European breads, tamales, coffees
La Mesa – Friday 3 to 6 p.m.
8300 block of Allison Ave east of Spring St
Manager: Suzanne Bendixen (619) 440-5027
Rancho Bernardo – Friday 9 a.m. to Noon
Bernardo Winery parking lot at 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
Scripps Ranch – Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary School
10380 Spring Canyon Rd
Website: www.scrippsranchfarmersmarket.com
Temecula - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Old Town Temecula at 6th and Front Street
Manager: Gayle Cunningham (760) 728-7343
or via e-mail at gcfarm123@aol.com
Website: www.temeculafarmersmarket.com
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