Castro Valley Marketplace

Castro Valley Marketplace Where Food Makes Family. Our growing lineup of merchants welcome you to the heart of our town.

OUR MERCHANTS:

Akemi Sushi
castrovalleytoday.com/akemi-sushi

Amphora Nueva Olive Oil Works
amphoranueva.com

Baron's Quality Meats & Seafoods
baronsmeats.com

Beard Papa's
beardpapas.com

Castro Valley Natural Grocery
castrovalleynaturalgrocery.com

Cordial Bottle Shop
cordialbottleshop.com

Dumpling Kitchen - COMING OCTOBER 2023
dumplingkitchenca.com

Pizza the Bay
pizzathebay.com

Seven Hills

Baking Co. sevenhillsbakingco.com

Slice House - COMING SOON
slicehouse.com

Sumsaara
sumsaara.com

ABOUT THE CASTRO VALLEY MARKETPLACE:

The Castro Valley Marketplace is located in the center of downtown Castro Valley, along Interstate 580, between Interstates 680, 238, and 880 in San Francisco’s East Bay Area. The Castro Valley Marketplace is an artisanal food hall and community gathering space. Take a look at www.castrovalleymarketplace.com for more information.

Enjoy Pho 5-10’s First Friday Drink Special! 🧋🍋Join us Friday from 5–8 PM and enjoy Buy 1 Signature Drink, Get Your 2nd ...
08/05/2026

Enjoy Pho 5-10’s First Friday Drink Special! 🧋🍋

Join us Friday from 5–8 PM and enjoy Buy 1 Signature Drink, Get Your 2nd 50% Off!

Choose from:
🥤 Fresh Lemonade
🍹 Tamarind Juice
🧋 Thai Iced Tea

The perfect refreshment to pair with your favorite bowl of authentic Vietnamese pho or appetizers while you explore all the First Friday fun.

📍 Visit Pho 5-10 at Castro Valley Marketplace this Friday, bring a friend, and take advantage of this refreshing deal before it’s gone!

Join us for First Friday this Friday from 5–8 PM and treat yourself to 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢’s bestselling $45 Omakase Set. 🍣✨Fres...
08/04/2026

Join us for First Friday this Friday from 5–8 PM and treat yourself to 𝐀𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢’s bestselling $45 Omakase Set. 🍣✨

Fresh, beautifully balanced, and packed with flavor, this chef-curated set has quickly become a customer favorite. Enjoy nigiri finished with house sauces and thoughtful garnishes, plus our toro maki with pickles—a surprisingly perfect pairing that’s both delicious and satisfying.

Available for:
• Dine-in
• Grab & Go
• Online ordering

Please note: The omakase being served is different from the photo currently posted.

Come by, explore all the First Friday festivities, and grab yours before we sell out!

First Fridays are back! 🎉Join us on Friday, August 7 from 5pm-8pm as we kick off August with one last summer hangout bef...
07/28/2026

First Fridays are back! 🎉

Join us on Friday, August 7 from 5pm-8pm as we kick off August with one last summer hangout before back-to-school season.

Shop your favorite local makers, grab a bite, and unwind with live island music from The Relax Crew. Dance a little, relax a little, and soak up the last sweet days of summer with the Castro Valley community.

See you at Castro Valley Marketplace! ☀️🌺

First Fridays is BACK for one last summer hurrah! 🌴☀️🎶We’re bringing even more vendors, more treats, more family fun, an...
07/11/2026

First Fridays is BACK for one last summer hurrah! 🌴☀️🎶

We’re bringing even more vendors, more treats, more family fun, and live island music to Castro Valley Marketplace! Come hungry, bring the whole family, shop small, discover local makers, and soak up those last sweet summer nights with us. 💛

📍 Castro Valley Marketplace
📅 Friday, August 7 | 5–8 PM
🎨 Free craft bar + kids activities
🛍️ Grand Makers Market
🍴 Food tastings + treats
🌺 Live island music by Relax Crew

Summer isn’t over yet. Come celebrate community, good food, and local love with us at CVM! 🌴✨

We’re taking a short summer pause in July, but First Fridays at Castro Valley Marketplace returns on August 7th with a b...
06/21/2026

We’re taking a short summer pause in July, but First Fridays at Castro Valley Marketplace returns on August 7th with a brand-new season celebrating the best of Castro Valley and the East Bay.

From local makers and artists to small businesses, food vendors, performers, and creative entrepreneurs, First Fridays is your opportunity to showcase your work, connect with the community, and grow your brand in one of Castro Valley’s most vibrant gathering spaces.

Whether you create, curate, bake, build, paint, perform, or inspire—we’d love to meet you.

✨ Vendor applications are now open for our August–December 2026 season. Head over to the bio of Arté to apply!

Join us for monthly community events featuring local shopping, live music, crafts, food, family-friendly activities, and meaningful connections in the heart of Castro Valley.

Apply today and be part of what makes Castro Valley Marketplace a destination for local culture, creativity, and community.

☀️ Meet the Sunshine Roll — our First Fridays summer special at Akemi Sushi.House-tempered shrimp and sweet ripened mang...
06/05/2026

☀️ Meet the Sunshine Roll — our First Fridays summer special at Akemi Sushi.

House-tempered shrimp and sweet ripened mango are wrapped together, then topped with buttery hamachi yellowtail and finished with bright lemon zest. Every bite is layered with texture, freshness, and a little pop of sunshine.

Available this First Friday only while supplies last. Pair it with live music, local vendors, and a beautiful summer evening at Castro Valley Marketplace. 🍋🍣

See you all tomorrow from 5PM-8PM!

Join us at Castro Valley Marketplace for an evening filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and our FREE ...
06/03/2026

Join us at Castro Valley Marketplace for an evening filled with live music, local vendors, delicious food, and our FREE Design Your Own Coaster Craft Bar.

Whether you’re discovering a new favorite maker, enjoying dinner with friends, dancing to live music, or creating a little keepsake to take home, First Friday is all about celebrating community and creativity.

🎨 Free Coaster Craft Station
🖍️ All supplies included
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ Local Vendors & Small Businesses
🍜 Incredible Food & Drinks
✨ While supplies last

Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it. Come explore, support local, and experience the magic of Castro Valley Marketplace.

📍 Castro Valley Marketplace
🗓️ First Friday
⏰ 5–8 PM

Tag your First Friday crew below and tell us: what are you most excited for—food, music, shopping, or crafting? 👇🤎

First Fridays are back at Castro Valley Marketplace! Join us on June 5 for an evening of neighborhood joy, connection, a...
05/18/2026

First Fridays are back at Castro Valley Marketplace! Join us on June 5 for an evening of neighborhood joy, connection, and belonging. Sway to the smooth sounds of the Brent Richardson Jazz Trio, our very own local talent, while soaking in the lively, welcoming vibe of our community. 🎶✨

Everyone’s invited—but a special nod to dads and grads—come celebrate with us! 🌟

Special thanks: Cynthia Bragdon Illustration

First Fridays is coming to Castro Valley Marketplace on Friday, May 1st — and this is our biggest one yet.Think flower b...
04/27/2026

First Fridays is coming to Castro Valley Marketplace on Friday, May 1st — and this is our biggest one yet.

Think flower bars and fresh sushi. Permanent jewelry and the perfect hat. Craft kits for mom and cocktails for you. Live music, good energy, and the neighborhood showing up for itself the way it always should.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🌸 Flower Bar by Sweet Pea the Flower Truck - Build a special Mother’s Day bouquet. They bring the blooms, you bring the love.
💅 Express Nail Bar by Live In Color. Fresh nails, no appointment needed.
🎩 Hat Bar by Atomic Turtle The perfect summer hat is customizable!
🎨 Mother’s Day Craft Kits by Quiet Riot. Make something beautiful for Mom — or with Mom. Take it home and make a special day of it.
🍹 Cordial Pop-Up Bar Full flavor, full fun. Cordial’s special craft bar will be back on the main floor!
💍 Permanent Jewelry by Everlynks. The sweetest souvenir you’ll leave with all year.
🍣 Premium Sushi Set by Akemi Sushi. You’ve tried Akemi before but you’ll REALLY love this special treat!

Plus live performances by Royal Theatre Academy and DJ Rhythmix on the decks. 50 complimentary tickets to an upcoming Royal Theatre Academy production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be given away on First Friday!

Come for the food. Stay for everything else.
Tag someone who needs a Friday like this.

Make something she’ll actually keep 💐Mother’s Day Craft Bar is happening at Castro Valley Marketplace for First Fridays ...
04/22/2026

Make something she’ll actually keep 💐

Mother’s Day Craft Bar is happening at Castro Valley Marketplace for First Fridays — Friday, May 1 | 5–8PM.

Sit down, slow down, and create a handmade card for mom using our curated station of cardstock, stamps, stickers, and paper florals… then take it home, ready to gift.

And make a night of it:
✨ Flower Bar
✨ Grand Makers Market
✨ Food tastings throughout the marketplace
✨ Live music by Royal Theater Academy
✨ Rhythmix Sounds DJs

It’s free, it’s thoughtful, and it’s while supplies last.

Save this for Friday and tag who you’re bringing with you!

Address

3295 Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley, CA
94546

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

5109011001

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