The Local Scene: Ocean Beach Farmers Market in pictures

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Lori Meagher (left) and Jordanna Kasander shop at Hidalgo Flowers at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Shoppers turn out July 1 for the Ocean Beach Farmers Market, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the 4900 block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon streets. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Fruits and vegetables are among the many products available at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Chrystal and Dale McBride sell Chrystal’s Pure Honey at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Marissa Kastelic and Kelin Jones, owner of Culinary Elite Street Food & Catering, work their booth at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Lily Venegas, owner of Venegas Creek Roses, prepares her colorful display at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Margaret Chung of Caked Cookies and Brownies greets a customer at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Chuck Fisher, owner of Fat Boyz Pizza, offers up some hefty slices at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Montague Williams and his daughter check out the macarons at Gigi’s Gluten Free, owned by Lacee Perkins, at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

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Shell Singal, owner of Tea Bazaar, sets up shop at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market. (Milan Kovacevic)

By Point Loma-OB Monthly staff

July 4, 2020 9 AM PT

The Ocean Beach Farmers Market recently welcomed back shoppers after a nearly three-month closure triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

The market, which offers fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more, is held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the 4900 block of Newport Avenue between Cable and Bacon streets.

Several coronavirus-related safety measures are in effect, including a limit of 85 customers at a time, required face coverings, physical distancing of six feet between customers, one entrance and three exits, no customer handling of goods until after purchase, and health screenings for vendors and employees.

See the photos for scenes of the market July 1.

The Local Scene: Ocean Beach Farmers Market in pictures

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