January brings a different pace, slower, fresher, and a bit more intentional. With fewer big events on the calendar, it’s a great time to get back to simple routines: browsing local farmers markets, enjoying what’s in season, and spending time outside. Below is a list of South Bay farmers markets happening this month, along with a few nearby trails and outdoor spots that are perfect for a January reset.
Weekly Farmers Markets — South Bay
Saturdays
Sunnyvale Farmers’ Market 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Downtown Sunnyvale — Murphy Ave & Washington St.
Willow Glen Farmers’ Market (San Jose)
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Near Willow Glen Elementary School
Saratoga Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 West Valley College
Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Morgan Hill Caltrain Station — 3rd St & Depot St.
Santa Clara Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Central Park — 969 Kiely Blvd
(This is the main city-run Santa Clara market — corrected location)
Mountain View Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Mountain View Caltrain Station
Los Gatos Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Town Plaza Park, Downtown Los Gatos
Palo Alto – California Avenue Farmers’ Market
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 California Ave & El Camino Real
Milpitas Farmers’ Market
🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Great Mall Parkway
Mid-Week Options
Kaiser Santa Clara Farmers’ Market
🕣 Friday | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 710 Lawrence Expressway
Evergreen Farmers’ Market (San Jose)
🕘 Wednesday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Evergreen Village Square
Rancho San Antonio – Upper Meadow Loop (Los Altos Hills)
Not the main parking-lot chaos everyone knows — head toward the Upper Meadow / Deer Hollow side for wide open space, rolling hills, and fewer crowds. Golden in January after rains, especially in the late afternoon.
Best for: reflective walks, light hikes, fresh-air therapy
Baylands Nature Preserve – Palo Alto (Lucy Evans Baylands)
Wild, open, and incredibly grounding. Flat trails, salt marsh views, birds everywhere, and stunning sunsets. It feels expansive in a way that resets your nervous system.
Best for: slow strolls, bike rides, sunset moments
Stevens Creek Trail (Sunnyvale → Mountain View stretch)
This stretch flies under the radar compared to shoreline trails. Peaceful, green, and perfect for a casual walk or jog — especially on weekday mornings.
Best for: movement without effort, easy outdoor routine
Ed R. Levin County Park – Milpitas (lower valley trails)
Most people think paragliders and big hikes — but the lower trails and grassy valley areas are quiet, scenic, and approachable. Bonus: spring wildflowers start early here.
Best for: easy hikes, wide-open views, nature without a drive
Coyote Creek Parkway – Morgan Hill
A local favorite that still feels like a secret. Long, flat paths along the creek with trees, wildlife, and plenty of space to breathe. Ideal for pairing with a farmers market stop.
Best for: long walks, bikes, decompressing outdoors
