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California isn’t always kind to the traveler’s wallet, especially when it comes to food and travel. Many of the hot spots influencers rave about on social media end up costing a small fortune, from $20 smoothies to high-end specialty restaurants. But while splurging on a nice meal or experience can be worth it when you’re on vacation, some of the best stops are also the most affordable. For those willing to wake up early, there’s a wallet-friendly place to explore roughly 80 miles east of the Bay Area with good food and a cultural flair. That place is Golden Villa Farmers’ Market.
The market’s vendors have set up under Stockton’s Highway 4 in the early hours of Saturday morning since 1979, making it “one of California’s oldest and most successful markets,” according to Visit Stockton. While its almost 50-year history is no doubt impressive, what truly sets Golden Villa Farmers’ Market apart is its variety of produce used in Asian cooking, covering the whole continent…