Los Angeles Farmers' Markets

Updated: September 10, 2008

Vibrant tomatoes, sprightly greens, juicy peaches, farm-fresh eggs and everything in between: Whether you're in Hollywood, the Valley or a beachside town, discover what local growers have to offer at L.A.'s top farmers' markets.

On this page:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Monday

  1. 1 South Gate Farmers' Market
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    9724 Pinehurst Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 (map)

    If you can get past the crowds, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the assortment and quality of fruits and veggies at this open market just 11 miles south of Downtown L.A.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended The Original Farmers Market
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    6333 W Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Get lost weaving through the stands of this vibrant (and historic) bazaar-style emporium jam-packed with interesting findings and grocery list must-haves.

Tuesday

  1. 3 Manhattan Beach Farmers' Market
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    13th Street and Morningside Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90266 (map)

    This South Bay farmers' market is an organic food lover's paradise. With all-natural produce, meats and packaged goods, your refrigerator will be full and happy.

  2. 4 Old L.A. Farmers' Market
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    5703 Marmion Way, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (map)

    This bazaar makes grocery shopping entertaining with arts and crafts events, a kids play area and scrumptious prepared foods.

Wednesday

  1. 5 Hollywood Lemon Grove Farmers' Market
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    4959 Lemon Grove Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (map)

    Whether you're looking for farm-fresh summer squash or a healthy cooking class, head on over to this delightful marketplace for an entertaining Wednesday afternoon.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Santa Monica Farmers Market
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    200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

    Go chef-spotting while browsing through the vast selection of organic, pesticide-free produce at California's largest--and most popular--farmers' market.

Thursday

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Little Tokyo/Arts District Farmers' Market
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    200 North Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)

    The energy efficient and eco-friendly vendors at this open market sell homemade breads, large green olives, sweet honey, unusual orchids and heaps of seasonal vegetables.

  2. 8 L.A. Chinatown Farmers' Market
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    727 N. Hill between Alpine & Ord, Los Angeles, CA Los A (map)

    This busy, authentic Asian farmers' markets offers produce and herbs you can't find in regular supermarkets. Chinese broccoli and bitter melon leaves, anyone?

Friday

  1. 9 Whittier Farmers' Market
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    Bailey St & Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 (map)

    Rain or shine, this quaint neighborhood farmers' market is where locals find fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods year-round in Uptown Whittier.

  2. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Venice Farmers Market
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    502 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Sure the prices are a little higher, but this small and convenient one-stop shop features about 25 vendors from all over SoCal, drawing Westsiders with quality and diversity.

Saturday

  1. 11 Leimert Park Village Farmers' Market
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    43rd St & Degnan Ave, In Vision Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 90008 (map)

    This might be one of the smallest farmers' markets in Los Angeles, but it packs a punch with delicious vegan entrees and a range of spices and seasonal veggies.

  2. 12 Burbank Farmers' Market
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    3rd St & Orange Grove Ave, Burbank, CA 91801 (map)

    This charming Valley favorite is where locals go for fresh basic produce and a few special items like exotic orchids and scented body wash, all set to the soothing sounds of live music.

Sunday

  1. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hollywood Farmers' Market
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    1600 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (map)

    From celebrity chefs demanding organic basil to local shoppers seeking handmade candles, shoppers of all sorts flock to this open air market.

  2. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Santa Monica Main Street Farmers' Market
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    2600 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    More party-in-the-park than shopping in the street, this delightfully popular farmers' market is where Westside families, hemp-wearing locals and fiesty tykes spend their Sunday morning eating freshly prepared foods, listening to live music and stocking up on organic goods.

  3. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Studio City Farmers' Market
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    Ventura Place, Studio City, CA 91604 (map)

    Located just off Ventura Boulevard, this family-friendly market offers organic produce and pony rides for eco-conscious Valley shoppers and their kids.

  4. 16 Beverly Hills Farmers' Market
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    9300 Block of Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90201 (map)

    This quaint neighborhood market offers 90201-ers organic produce, fresh flowers and homemade pestos, tapenades and those famous sundried tomatoes from Dominick DiBartolomeo, the Cheese Store's resident superstar.