10 Best Farmers’ Markets and Flea Markets in LA
Where to Go Shopping like a Local in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has some of the biggest and most eccentric flea and farmers’ markets in America. Thanks to the city’s sunny disposition, markets are often found outside, sometimes even by the beach. With their laid-back, cool vibe and excellent fresh produce, Los Angeles has taken to farmers’ markets in a big way. Flea markets are likewise a popular weekend activity for locals and a great way to sample the local culture if you’re visiting the city.
Below is a selection of some of the best flea and farmers’ markets around LA. You may even spot a few celebrities as you browse the stalls.
1. Rose Bowl Flea Market
A real find for fashion fans
Good for: Families, Photo, Shoppers
Located in a stadium, the Rose Bowl Flea Market features rows and rows of vendors selling old and new items ranging from crafts to clothing. Meander your way through this massive market, which has over 2,500 stalls. For those fashion fiends, there’s a whole section dedicated to antique and vintage finds. The variety is incredible, expect antique jewelry, collectibles, furniture, books, ceramics, and even produce.
The market is held on the second Sunday of every month, and please note that only service animals are permitted entry, no pets. The market is very popular, so get there before 9 am or buy pre-booked tickets online to avoid standing in line at the entrance. Read more
Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103, United States
Open: Every 2nd Sunday of the month from 9 am to 4 pm
Phone: +1 323-560-7469
Rose Bowl Flea Market
2. Artists & Fleas Market
A Brooklyn-style market for vintage shopaholics
Good for: Couples, Photo, Shoppers
Head to the ever-vibrant and artsy neighborhood of Venice to catch the Artists & Fleas Market. This market has expanded cross-country, from their flagship markets in New York’s Chelsea, Williamsburg, and Soho. With these roots, you can’t help noticing an element of NYC-cool in the vendors. Stalls feature racks of trendy clothing, some of which you’d only see fashionable New Yorkers wear.
The indoor market has a street-style aesthetic, with its dangling golden lights, graffiti scrawled across open-brick walls, and frequent live DJs. The outdoor market, usually basking in sunlight, seems more LA. The market is held on Saturdays. Read more
Location: 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States
Open: Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 310-900-9987
Artists & Fleas Market
3. Arts District Co-op
Shopping with live music
Good for: Couples, Photo, Shoppers
The Arts District Co-op allows local artists and contemporary designers to set up stalls and sell their products to the public. Held in an indoor warehouse space, stalls are dimly-lit, creating an intimate atmosphere where customers and vendors can engage in friendly chit-chat. The vendors sell unique artwork, homewares, vintage clothing, and bicycles.
Before heading into the market, stop by the nearby Urth Café to pick up their signature Honey Vanilla Latte. Make sure to snap a few pictures with the colorful murals on the outside of the market. The co-op is closed every Monday.
Location: 453 Colyton St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 2 pm to 5.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +1 213-223-6717
Arts District Co-op
4. Melrose Trading Post
A student-maintained market with a great cause
Good for: Families, Photo, Shoppers
Melrose Trading Post is found in Fairfax High School and the money raised each week at the market is donated to the school itself. That should make each purchase less guilt-riddled than usual. This outdoor marketplace hosts a friendly, easy-going atmosphere where students look after the stalls and help out around the market.
Vendors sell everything from vintage homeware, antiques, collectibles, art, and handmade goods, alongside eco-friendly and recycled items. Entry fees are used to fund school trips, sports equipment, and other upkeep for the school. Come here to do a little shopping, laze on the grass, and listen to great live music. Read more
Location: 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
Open: Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 323-655-7679
Melrose Trading Post
5. Topanga Vintage Market
A wide range of gorgeous vintage goods
Good for: Families, Photo, Shoppers
Topanga Vintage Market is an open-air marketplace with eccentric vendors selling amazing vintage finds. Expect to find hippie-style coats and every type of cowboy boot you could imagine. Items are usually sold at reasonable prices and 9 times out of 10, they can even be haggled down even more. In this casual atmosphere, vendors and visitors are often found mixing and making small talk about the goods on sale.
If you find yourself sweltering under the Californian sun, make a visit to one of the gourmet food trucks selling delicious street food and refreshing drinks. The market takes place every 4th Sunday of the month, though please note it’s closed each December. Parking is free.
Location: Victory Blvd at Mason Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306, United States
Open: Every 4th Sunday of the month from 7 am to 2 pm
Phone: +1 310-422-1844
Topanga Vintage Market
6. Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market
Where to spend a sunny Sunday morning
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Photo, Food
The Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday morning in an outdoor space filled with stalls that offer fresh produce and tasty cooked food. Freshly-baked pastries fill the air with their scent. The market is also heavily family-oriented with live music and activities for the kids. Vendors sell only the best Californian-grown produce, from succulent tomatoes to green apples. Check the website for seasonal fruit and vegetables.
The market is easy to wander around but it’s not shaded, so remember to bring a hat and sunscreen. Look out for the fresh juice bar because the orange juice is amazing.
Location: 9300 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Open: Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm
Phone: +1 310-285-6830
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market
7. Hollywood Farmers’ Market
A small market with loads of Hollywood charm
Good for: Shoppers, Photo, Food
The Hollywood Farmers’ Market sits between Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard and is an ideal place to pop into and grab a snack as you explore the famous streets of Los Angeles. This small market stocks fresh produce and goods from local farmers, ranchers and vendors; only the best Californian-grown fruit, vegetables and nuts are sold here, along with free-range poultry and eggs, fish, honey, meats, cheeses and much more. Walk around the stalls and try the testers. If you have a bit of time, watch acoustic musicians perform live. As you leave, look down the boulevard where you’ll see the Hollywood sign in the distance. The market is only on Sundays. Read more
Location: Hollywood Boulevard & Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Open: Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
8. Santa Monica farmers’ markets
3 distinct markets with a wide array of produce
Good for: Families, Shoppers, Photo, Food
The Santa Monica farmers’ markets come in 3 forms. There’s the downtown market, the Pico Boulevard market, and the Main Street market. Each is known for different produce and specialties. The downtown market is dubbed the “organic market,” the Pico Boulevard market is known for its wild local seafood, and the Main Street market is hugely popular with local families.
The downtown market takes place every Wednesday from 8 am to 1 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm, the Pico Boulevard market is every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm, and the Main Street market is every Sunday from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. You’ll be spoiled for choice.
Santa Monica farmers’ markets
9. Studio City Farmers’ Market
Open every Sunday come rain or shine
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
The Studio City Farmers’ Market is a kid-friendly market with vendors showcasing colorful displays of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as mouth-watering street food. A stroll down this Studio City market is a quintessential Hollywood farmers’ market experience, with clear blue skies and tall, skinny palm trees surrounding the white-tipped tents that sell locally-produced foods and crafts.
Delicious hot foods offered include rice balls, lobster from Maine, breakfast burritos, and wood-fired pizzas. The proceeds from the market are given to local charities. Celebrities are known to visit this market, but the food is so good you might not notice them.
Location: 2052 Ventura Pl, Studio City, CA 91604, United States
Open: Sunday from 8 am to 1 pm
Phone: +1 818-655-7744
Studio City Farmers’ Market
10. The Original Farmers’ Market
A classic that’s been operating since 1934
Good for: Shoppers, History, Photo, Food
The Original Farmer’s Market is an area full of sit-down eateries, fresh produce stalls, and hot food vendors that’s lined with lush Californian palm trees. Situated near the famous shopping mall The Grove, the market attracts thousands of tourists because of its location and its status as a historic landmark of Los Angeles.
The market was started by a dozen local farmers who parked their trucks on an open field to sell their produce, as they wanted to open local eyes to the worthiness of locally-produced foods. These days, Los Angeles doesn’t shy away from this fact, with more and more people turning to support local farmers. Stop by early and grab a breakfast burrito or a stack of pancakes.
Location: 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Open: Monday–Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
The Original Farmers’ Market
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