Fresh produce and foodstuffs can’t be beat when it comes to culinary creativity. And although Seven Pines residents are quick to recommend favorite stores and grocers, there’s nothing like a bustling farmers market full of colorful fruits, vegetables and yummy smells.

Especially in Florida, one of the United States’ major agricultural producers.

Hungry yet? If so, we have several fun suggestions to explore. Grab your phone or handy notepad and schedule a trip to one or all of these farmers markets near Seven Pines.

Key Takeaways

• Seven Pines residents are near several top-tier farmers markets offering fresh local produce, artisan foods, and unique handmade goods.

• The Atlantic Beach Farmers Market was voted the best in Jacksonville and features over 50 vendors along scenic A1A.

• The Beach Boulevard Flea & Farmers Market is the closest option to Seven Pines, open three days a week with massive vendor variety and a food court.

• Beaches Green Market provides a cozy, community vibe with locally sourced food, homemade treats, and even dog-friendly offerings.

• The historic Jacksonville Farmers Market, open daily since 1938, offers over 200 vendors and a wide variety of regional specialties.

Atlantic Beach Farmers Market

Voted the top Jacksonville-area farmers market in Jacksonville Magazine’s 2025 Best in JAX awards.

It’s a bit of a drive (approximately a half hour and 12 miles north of Seven Pines), but a beautiful one along A1A, Florida’s Atlantic coast highway.

More than 50 vendors offer local seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, beef, baked goods, relishes, honey, homemade craft items and more. Hit the food trucks for breakfast or lunch.

Open each Sunday from 10 a.m., until 2 p.m., in the Atlantic Beach City Hall parking lot.

Located at 800 Seminole Road, in Atlantic Beach.

Beach Boulevard Flea & Farmers Market

Beach Boulevard Flea & Farmers Market has operated for more than two decades.

It’s open each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m., until 5 p.m., just west of Interstate 295 off the Beach Boulevard exit. It’s also the closest market on this list to Seven Pines — less than five miles and 10 minutes north.

The market’s website promises, “over 200,000 square feet of everything imaginable.” So pack the reusable tote bags and scroll its blog to plan ahead.

You’ll find fruits, veggies, and homemade deliciousness of all sorts lining its covered, open-air aisles. There’s also a food court, plus booth after booth of non-food items and services for sale once the grocery list is checked off.

Located at 11041 Beach Boulevard, in Jacksonville.

Beaches Green Market

A popular, smaller market approximately 16 minutes and 8.8 miles northeast of Seven Pines in Jacksonville Beach. Find it in Penman Park, next to the U.S. Coast Guard station. Open each Saturday from 10 a.m., until 2 p.m.

Its smaller size allows time to browse fruits, veggies, cheeses, meats and many other locally produced foods, plus learn more from the sellers. You’ll even find homemade dog treats.

Located at 321 Penman Road, in Jacksonville Beach.

Jacksonville Farmers Market

A tradition that dates to 1938 and is open every day from 7 a.m., until 5 p.m.

The market is 17 miles and just under a half-hour northwest of Seven Pines. It’s also huge, with more than 200 vendors offering fresh veggies, fruit, baked goodies, local seafood, craft products, kettle corn and boiled peanuts (try them!). Plus, fresh flowers and nursery plants, and sometimes fresh sugar cane stalks. There’s an ATM and restaurant onsite.

Located at 1810 West Beaver Street, in Jacksonville.

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There’s something about chowing on a yummy meal with fresh breezes and watery vistas as accompaniments, and Seven Pines residents can indulge in this coastal joy every day if they like, thanks to their community’s primo location in southeast Jacksonville.

One of the metro area’s most popular master-planned communities, Seven Pines is 15 minutes and 9.2 miles from Jacksonville Beach and gorgeous Atlantic Ocean views. The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is even closer, dotted with marinas and waterfront restaurants where patrons can grab tasty bites, drinks and enjoy watching boats and personal watercraft zoom by.

If this sounds like an awesome mealtime adventure for you and yours, float through these suggestions for waterfront dinning near Seven Pines.

Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant

A historic Jacksonville Beach option with fabulous rooftop views from its third-floor Penthouse Lounge. On the menu are small plates, appetizers, and inventive libations. The Penthouse Lounge also boasts an unbeatable view of another Jacksonville-area icon, the Jacksonville Beach Pier only a few blocks south of the Casa Marina Hotel.

The Casa Marina Hotel’s restaurant serves a legendary Sunday brunch in its dining room and a smaller-menu brunch in the Penthouse Lounge. The 23-room boutique hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary in July and also holds Historic Hotels of America and National Trust for Historic Preservation designations, so it’s a worthwhile beachside excursion for Seven Pines residents.

Located at 691 1st Street North in Jacksonville Beach.

Lemon Bar

Another unique waterfront dining destination in another historic venue a bit farther from Seven Pines, in Neptune Beach, the next Atlantic beach town north of Jacksonville Beach.

The Lemon Bar is in the courtyard of the Seahorse Oceanfront Inn, a circa-1956 hotel that offers restored mid-century lodging and amenities. For Seven Pines residents, it’s a destination jaunt up A1A, Florida’s east coast highway, for classic tropical coolers and drinks in a bar that’s as renowned as its surroundings.

Think tiny umbrellas, neon-colored straws, fresh fruit slices for an extra spritz of flavor and, depending on your choices, puffy whipped cream! Casual, fresh bar fare rounds out the Lemon Bar’s menu. If this sounds dreamy, it is, with the direct Atlantic views.

Located at 2 Lemon Street in Neptune Beach.

Marker 32

Right on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and only a few miles north of Seven Pines, Marker 32 sits adjacent to Palm Cove Marina. Specializing in fresh seafood, steaks and other specialties, the restaurant is owned and operated by a Jacksonville-native chef and his family.

Located at 14549 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville.

Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill

Another dining option next to a marina, Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill’s neighbor is Beach Marine. It’s also a quick drive north of Seven Pines and features fresh seafood, casual appetizers, snacks and bar favorites. Enjoy live music on the weekends along with shimmering views of the marine channel and Intracoastal Waterway just west of the restaurant.

Located at 2309 Beach Boulevard.

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We’re proud to share that the Florida Planning and Zoning Association has recognized Seven Pines as the Outstanding Sustainability Project for 2024–25. This prestigious award celebrates developments that thoughtfully preserve and harmonize with the natural environment while promoting long-term energy efficiency.

England-Thims & Miller (ETM), the civil engineering firm behind Seven Pines’ sustainable vision, accepted the award during the association’s annual conference in St. Augustine. This recognition underscores the community’s commitment to smart, responsible growth and eco-conscious design.

Read more about this exciting honor and other award recipients in the Jacksonville Daily Record article.