FOODIE CORNER
6 Of Our Favorite Farmers Markets Around Town
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Farmers’ Market
One of our local favorites is the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Certified Farmers Market at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Every Saturday from 10am – 3pm, you can find a variety of farm fresh produce, delicious gourmet goods and unique artisan goods. Take a look at the vendors here.
3650 West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Baldwin Hills
Culver City Farmers Market
Located on Main Street in Downtown Culver City, the Culver City Farmers’ Market has been providing farm-fresh produce and locally-crafted food for over 20 years. Open Tuesdays, from 2pm – 7pm.
Main St, Culver City, CA 90232
Mar Vista Farmers’ Market
At the Mar Vista Farmers’ Market, the prepared food stalls like Kai Kai Dumplings and Vamonos may just be more popular than the tables of fresh fruits, vegetables and sustainably raised meat on offer every Sunday by certified farmers. The popular Decadently Raw Chocolate has a stall here, as does a regular on the market circuit, Homeboy Bakery. You can even get your knives sharpened on alternate Tuesdays. Plan your visit here. Open Sundays from 9am – 2pm.
3826 Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Santa Monica Farmers’ Market
The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays is West LA institution. Running for over 35 years, it hosts more than 75 farmers and claims to be Southern California’s largest certified grower-only market. Head down on Wednesday mornings, from 8am – 1pm, to pick up high quality locally grown fruits and vegetables, small batched cheeses, amazing baked goods, fresh seafood, natural meats, as well as homemade products. In addition to Wednesday mornings, the Market is also open on Saturdays and Sundays – for locations and times, click here.
250 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The Original Farmers’ Market
The Original Farmers’ Market is the oldest farmers’ market in Los Angeles. From its humble beginnings in 1934 when a dozen farmers made a deal with the landowners to sell their fresh produce from the back of their trucks, the market now features 100 grocers, retailers, and restaurants. It’s open weekdays 9am – 9 pm, Saturdays 9am – 8pm and Sundays 10am – 7pm.
6333 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036
West Adams Farmers’ Market
Relatively new to the farmers market scene is the West Adams Farmers’ Market, which opened a year and a half ago. Founded by a collaboration among the First AME Church, West Adams Crop Swap and LA Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the Market aims to provide a wide variety of fresh organic produce and affordable, nutritious food to the local communities. Open Sundays, 9am – 1pm.
1968 Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
