Suncoast Market Co-op Celebrates Grand Opening

Community-owned grocery store opens with hybrid model of natural, organic, and mainstream products.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:31am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

After years of planning, organizing, fundraising, and build-out, the Suncoast Market Co-op in Imperial Beach, California will celebrate the grand opening of its full-service, community-owned grocery store with a ribbon cutting ceremony, speakers, giveaways, food samples, and music.

Why it matters

The opening of Suncoast Market Co-op represents the realization of a long-held vision by South County residents to have a community-owned grocery store that prioritizes local producers, fair wages, environmental responsibility, and inclusive access to healthy food.

The details

Suncoast Market Co-op is opening with a 'hybrid' store model, intentionally combining natural, organic, local, and specialty foods with mainstream, value-priced staples and culturally specific products. The store will offer fresh produce, bulk items, a bakery, deli, grab-and-go options, a hot food bar, and a salad bar.

  • The grand opening celebration will take place on January 31, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • The ribbon cutting and opening remarks are scheduled for 9-9:30 a.m.

The players

Suncoast Market Co-op

A community-owned grocery store created by and for South County residents, opening with a hybrid model of natural, organic, local, and specialty foods combined with mainstream, value-priced staples.

Paloma Aguirre

County of San Diego Supervisor who will be a guest speaker at the grand opening.

Jack Fisher

City of Imperial Beach Mayor Pro Tem who will be a guest speaker at the grand opening.

Xavier 'The X-Man®'

Radio personality and DJ who will provide music at the grand opening celebration.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The grand opening celebration on January 31, 2026 will mark the official launch of Suncoast Market Co-op's full-service grocery store, which will then be open to the public to shop.

The takeaway

The opening of Suncoast Market Co-op represents a community-driven effort to bring a grocery store model to South County that is owned by and accountable to the local residents, with a focus on supporting local producers, fair wages, environmental responsibility, and inclusive access to healthy food.