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    849 W Harbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92101

    United States

    Broadway & Kettner Blvd

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      Are they open due to covid on Saturdays still? Do they have sea urchin

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      Do they open on every Saturday morning? And do they have sea urchin recently?

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      Yes, they are open on every Saturday with the exception of a few holidays. Try to arrive before 0800 otherwise the free parking gets filled up fast. I think they always have urchins and rock crab all year round.

      Jim S. 
      5 years ago 4 people found this helpful

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      Ava K.
      San Diego, United States
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      Oct 9, 2023

      Great place to get fresh off the boat fish! Go early and beat the crowd. There's a pay parking lot right next to the dock.

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      Crystal T.
      San Diego, United States
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      Aug 30, 2022

      Not really happy with the experience. Let's just say: 'this ain't Seattle' (aka Pike Place).

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      Daniel K.
      Oceanside, United States
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      Aug 2, 2015

      This Saturday fish market has been on my to do list for a while and although it was smaller than I had pictured it in my head, the market still had some very good buys and was well worth the trip down from Oceanside.

      Fresh tuna, sea urchin, and rook fish of various types where plentiful and the prices were reasonable. And although we didn't find anything that jumped out at us shouting, "buy me", it was well worth the trip - differently one we will be making more often.

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      G D.
      Santa Monica, United States
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      Oct 3, 2017

      If you love open air markets, this is the place for you!!! Freshest fish available! Most caught the day before! I bought a whole blue fin tuna for $60. They have a guy that will filet it for $5. My bf and I bbq'd it and had some sashimi too!! Lots left for more seared salads and fish tacos later! Maybe share with a friend next time or have a party They also have crab, urchin (sells out quick) and spot prawns! Excellent prices!
      Go out and support your local fish monger!
      They are uber friendly !!

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      Jacqueline V.
      Anaheim, United States
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      Jan 23, 2020

      Each year its a blessing to see how the fishermen bring in fresh lobsters and crabs while its in session. Good price, and the product is awsome.

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      Jim S.
      San Diego, United States
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      Nov 8, 2018

      It started out as a curious search for a fish market in SD. I saw the ratings have lots of good things about this spot, so I decided to get up early on Saturday morning and check it out. It blew my expectations. From fresh crabs, urchins, and even whole tunas. However, I would advise any newcomers to bring cash. Several stands take cards but some would charge an additional fee. I ended up getting a spider crab and a 2-pound sheephead. I walked away with über fresh seafood for $21.

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      Sailesh K.
      San Jose, United States
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      Feb 2, 2019

      I went there when I was visiting San Diego. Really nice place for fresh fish. Everyone was very friendly and patient and price is unbeatable. Support local fishermen and buy all ur fish from here.

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      Andy T.
      San Diego, United States
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      Jun 6, 2018

      It was suggested to me from Church. It was a great experience for my parents and I. We came in late there was only 3 booth left when we came in . But overral it was a good place to go get fresh fish and uni. The uni I got tasted amazing!

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      Emily D.
      Los Angeles, United States
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      Jun 26, 2015

      Great vendors, ample variety of fishes, crabs, and sea urchins. Definitely a hidden gem in San Diego.

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      Chan S.
      San Diego, United States
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      A new open air fish market has opened! Every Saturday down at seaport village pier! Freshest fish you can buy from local fisherman! The fisherman tie their boat right up to the pier and sell their mornings catch. Yum!

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