Where can I find raw honey near San Francisco?

Ferry Building Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) is the best source. Marin Civic Center FM (Thursdays and Sundays) and the Heart of the City Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Sundays) also carry excellent local honey.

What types of honey are produced near San Francisco, California?

The Bay Area produces sage honey from coastal California hills, eucalyptus honey from non-native groves throughout the Bay Area, star thistle honey from the Central Valley, and wildflower blends from Marin and Sonoma counties.

When is the best time to buy local honey in San Francisco, California?

California honey is available much of the year. Sage honey peaks in late spring (May–June). Star thistle honey from the Central Valley is available summer through fall. Ferry Building FM provides year-round access to exceptional local honey.

Find Local Honey in San Francisco, California

San Francisco sits at the center of one of California's most diverse honey-producing regions, with access to coastal sage honey, eucalyptus honey, and Sonoma-Marin wildflower varieties.

Local Honey Varieties

Sage honey from coastal California hills, eucalyptus honey from non-native groves, star thistle honey from the Central Valley, and Bay Area wildflower blends are the regional specialties.

Where to Buy

Ferry Building Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) is the Bay Area's premier honey source. Marin Civic Center Farmers Market (Thursdays and Sundays) also features excellent local producers.

Upcoming Honey Events in San Francisco

San Francisco Beekeepers Bee Ready Hive Diseases Meeting 2026 — July 1, 2026
San Francisco Beekeepers Honey Flavor and Aroma Meeting 2026 — August 5, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area Honey Festival 2027 — June 12, 2027

See all upcoming honey events for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find raw honey near San Francisco?: Ferry Building Farmers Market (Saturdays, year-round) is the best source. Marin Civic Center FM (Thursdays and Sundays) and the Heart of the City Farmers Market (Wednesdays and Sundays) also carry excellent local honey.
What types of honey are produced near San Francisco, California?: The Bay Area produces sage honey from coastal California hills, eucalyptus honey from non-native groves throughout the Bay Area, star thistle honey from the Central Valley, and wildflower blends from Marin and Sonoma counties.
When is the best time to buy local honey in San Francisco, California?: California honey is available much of the year. Sage honey peaks in late spring (May–June). Star thistle honey from the Central Valley is available summer through fall. Ferry Building FM provides year-round access to exceptional local honey.

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Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in California, see our California Honey Sourcing Guide.

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