Looking for farmers markets in Los Angeles? LA has one of the best farmers-market scenes in the country, with famous markets running nearly every day across the city. This local guide covers Los Angeles’s farmers markets, what to buy, when to go by season, and how to find the freshest, most current details from people who shop them every week.
Los Angeles’s farmers markets
Los Angeles is a farmers-market paradise — the historic Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax (open year-round), the acclaimed Hollywood Farmers Market (Sundays), the chef-famous Santa Monica markets, and dozens of neighborhood markets mean there’s an outstanding market nearly every day of the week.
What to buy at Los Angeles farmers markets
Expect California’s incredible year-round produce — citrus and avocados, strawberries and stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, and exotic fruits — plus flowers, local honey, artisan goods, and a huge variety of prepared foods and treats.
Seasons & when to go
Thanks to the climate, LA’s markets run year-round with something fresh every season — winter citrus, spring strawberries, and summer stone fruit and tomatoes. Some, like the Original Farmers Market, are open daily. To pair a market run with a walk, see our guide to the best parks in Los Angeles.
What to know about Los Angeles farmers markets
With so many markets on different days, there’s always a great one nearby — check which is closest and its day. The Hollywood and Santa Monica markets are chef-favorites; go early for the best selection. LA is car-oriented, so plan the drive.
What Los Angeles locals recommend
Market days, seasonal hours, and the best vendors change constantly — and locals know which stalls are worth the trip. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Los Angeles community, real Los Angeles neighbors share their favorite markets and vendors, and what’s in season right now. For more, see our guide to the best things to do in Los Angeles. Join your Los Angeles neighbors free and get real local market recommendations →
Getting the most out of Los Angeles
Each market has its own rhythm, vendors, and best-early hours worth learning. If you are planning a morning at the market in Los Angeles, it helps to build it around the parts of town you already love. Spots like the free Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park anchor the areas locals gravitate to, and the best plans tend to pair one of those with a stop from this guide. Neighbors also point to the Venice Boardwalk when they want something a little quieter or off the usual path. Knowing those anchors makes it far easier to line up a morning at the market that actually fits the day you have in mind, whether you have a couple of free hours or a whole afternoon in Los Angeles.
More Los Angeles guides worth bookmarking
Part of what makes Los Angeles rewarding is how much it packs into a small footprint. If you found this useful, these companion guides cover the same neighborhoods from different angles: Best restaurants in Los Angeles, Things to do in Los Angeles, Parks in Los Angeles. Between them you can plan an entire day — or an entire weekend — without ever leaving town.
Ask a Los Angeles neighbor first
Guides get you started, but the freshest tips always come from people who live here. Hours change, new spots open, and locals know which places are worth it right now. The Los Angeles community on Neighborhood Nurturers is where residents swap honest, current recommendations — ask Los Angeles neighbors what they would do, or join your town community free and get answers from real people who actually know Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best farmers markets in Los Angeles?
The historic Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax (year-round), the acclaimed Hollywood Farmers Market (Sundays), the chef-famous Santa Monica markets, and dozens of neighborhood markets.
What is sold at LA farmers markets?
California’s year-round produce — citrus, avocados, strawberries, stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, and exotic fruits — plus flowers, honey, and prepared foods.
What do locals recommend at LA markets?
LA neighbors share their favorite neighborhood markets, vendors, and seasonal picks in our community.