EBT stores · California
Where to use EBT in San Diego County, CA
2,278 stores in San Diego County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (903). 412 are supermarkets or super stores and 30 are farmers markets.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- San Diego 852 stores
- El Cajon 204 stores
- Chula Vista 175 stores
- Escondido 128 stores
- Oceanside 122 stores
- Vista 103 stores
- National City 78 stores
- Spring Valley 63 stores
- La Mesa 61 stores
- San Marcos 61 stores
- Santee 47 stores
- Carlsbad 39 stores
- Lemon Grove 34 stores
- San Ysidro 32 stores
- Encinitas 30 stores
- Imperial Beach 29 stores
- Poway 27 stores
- Lakeside 27 stores
Supermarkets and super stores
- Albertsons 7042955 Alpine Blvd, Alpine 91901Supermarket
- Barons Market 101347 Tavern Rd Ste 27, Alpine 91901Super Store
- VONS 21304404 Bonita Rd, Bonita 91902Supermarket
- Major Marketplace 45256 S Mission Rd Ste 700, Bonsall 92003Supermarket
- Camp Pendelton MCB Commissary 160320850 Vandegrift Blvd., Camp Pendleton 92055Supermarket
- San Onofre Commissary 162851094 BasilOne Rd, Camp Pendleton 92055Supermarket
- CARDIFF SEASIDE MKT2087 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea 92007Super Store
- Barons Market 152800 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad 92008Super Store
- Costco Wholesale 0462951 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad 92011Super Store
- Jimbos Natural Family Inc1923 Calle Barcelona Ste 149, Carlsbad 92009Super Store
- Ralphs 1647660 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009Super Store
- Ralphs Fresh Fare 1757140 AVENIDA ENCINAS, Carlsbad 92011Super Store
- Sprouts Farmers Market 2392618 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008Supermarket
- Sprouts Farmers Market 2473243 Camino de Los Coches, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- Sprouts Farmers Market 4162634 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- Stater Bros. Markets 1862687 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- Trader Joe's 2202629 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- VONS 20656951 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- VONS 21422560 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008Supermarket
- VONS 2343985 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad 92008Supermarket
- Vons 27243439 Via Montebello, Carlsbad 92009Supermarket
- 99 Ranch Market 51505 Telegraph Canyon Rd, Chula Vista 91910Supermarket
- ALDI 7909440 N 4th Ave Ste 110, Chula Vista 91910Supermarket
- APPLE TREE MARKET1556 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91911Supermarket
- Albertsons 757720 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910Supermarket
- Aldi 790961850 Main Ct, Chula Vista 91911Supermarket
- Apple Tree Market1193 Broadway, Chula Vista 91911Supermarket
- Barons Market Yes2015 Birch Rd Ste 980, Chula Vista 91915Super Store
- Carnival Supermarket 3870 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91911Super Store
- Costco Wholesale 0460895 E H St, Chula Vista 91910Super Store
Showing 30 of 412. The full list is below.
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Renaissance Solutionz NAFMNP4626 Barrington Ct, Bonita 91902Farmers and Markets
- Cardiff Farmers Market3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea 92007Farmers and Markets
- Chula Vista Farmers Market300 Park Way, Chula Vista 91910Farmers and Markets
- Nature's Delicacies Microgreens And More Llc 89652784 Weeping Willow Rd, Chula Vista 91915Farmers and Markets
- Coastal Roots Farm Stand441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas 92024Farmers and Markets
- Leucadia Farmers Market CFM 0259185 Union St, Encinitas 92024Farmers and Markets
- Hidden Certified Farmers' Market123 Woodward Ave, Escondido 92025Farmers and Markets
- Fallbrook S. Main Ave Certified Farmers Market 0304111 S Main Ave, Fallbrook 92028Farmers and Markets
- Heritage Family Farm350 Skyline Cir, Fallbrook 92028Farmers and Markets
- Black Mountain Farm680 Rancho Trl, Ramona 92065Farmers and Markets
- Golden Eagle Farm Tribal27236 Highway 78, Ramona 92065Farmers and Markets
- La Chispa Farm16976 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona 92065Farmers and Markets
- Ramona Certified Farmers Market NAFMNP424 Letton St, Ramona 92065Farmers and Markets
- Ramona Grange Growers Exchange CFM0329215 7th St, Ramona 92065Farmers and Markets
- Ascendkemet Collective Certified Farmer's Market4325 Wightman Street, San Diego 92105Farmers and Markets
- Ascendkemet Collective Certified Marina District 2655 Columbia Street, San Diego 92101Farmers and Markets
- Broadway Pier Certified Farmers' Market1009 N Harbor Dr Park at corner of N Harbor Dr & Broadway, San Diego 92101Farmers and Markets
- Footprint Farm San Diego210 S Euclid Ave, San Diego 92114Farmers and Markets
- Little Italy Mercato Certified Farmers Market600 W Date St, San Diego 92101Farmers and Markets
- Love Linda Vista Farmers Market NAFMNP6939 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego 92111Farmers and Markets
- North Park Thursday Certified Farmers Market NAFMNP2900 N Park Way, San Diego 92104Farmers and Markets
- North Park Thursday Market3000 N Park Way, San Diego 92104Farmers and Markets
- Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market4451 Bayard St, San Diego 92109Farmers and Markets
- Paramount Fish Co. NAFMNP3 Tuna Ln, San Diego 92101Farmers and Markets
- Quantum Microgreens NAFMNP3732 Myrtle Ave, San Diego 92105Farmers and Markets
- Raedel Urban Farms1956 Raedel Ct, San Diego 92154Farmers and Markets
- Wild Willow Farm2550 Sunset Ave, San Diego 92154Farmers and Markets
- San Marcos Farmers Market251 North City Dr Ste 128g, San Marcos 92078Farmers and Markets
- Sand N Straw Community Farm629 Mar Vista Dr, Vista 92081Farmers and Markets
- Vista Farmers Market325 South Melrose Drive At County Courthouse, Vista 92081Farmers and Markets
All stores in San Diego County
2,278 stores in the USDA list.
Hot food and restaurants
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 560 restaurants in San Diego County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in California.
SNAP in San Diego County
- People on SNAP, July 2025390,726
- Households on SNAP, July 2025235,684
- Benefits issued in July 2025$74,634,153
- Average per household that month$317
USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.
California rules for this county
- EBT cardGolden State Advantage EBT Card
- Gross income limit, most households200% of poverty
- Soda and candy: No soda or candy restriction for California on the USDA list.No restriction listed
EBT card help
- EBT card help: Golden State Advantage EBT CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN877-328-9677
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
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Common questions
Where can I use my EBT card in San Diego County?
At the 2,278 stores in the USDA list for San Diego County: 412 supermarkets or super stores, 154 grocery stores, 903 convenience stores and 30 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in San Diego County?
California runs the Restaurant Meals Program. 560 restaurants in San Diego County are on the USDA list. Only households where everyone is 60 or older, has a disability or is homeless can use SNAP there. Restaurants in California.
What number do I call about my Golden State Advantage EBT Card?
Call 877-328-9677 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated July 22, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.
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