Farmer's Market Farmer’s Markets are becoming very popular and provide an excellent opportunity to purchase fresh produce and flowers directly from the farmers. Quality is usually high. Following are some of the open-air markets on the Westside: Beverly Hills, 200 block of N. Canon Drive between Wilshire and Dayton; Sundays, 9 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Culver City, Culver Blvd. and Main St.; Tuesdays, 3–7 p.m. Encino, 17400 Victory Blvd., between Balboa and White Oak; Sundays 8 a.m.–noon. Gardena, 13000 Van Ness Ave., south of El Segundo; Saturdays, 6:30 a.m.–noon. Los Angeles, corner of Adams and Vermont, St. Agnes Church; Wednesdays 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Redondo Beach, Torrance Blvd. at Redondo Beach Pier; Thursdays 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Santa Monica     Arizona Ave. and 2nd Street; Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–noon.     Cloverfield and Pico Blvds.; Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Venice, corner of Venice Blvd. and Venice Way; Fridays, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. West Hollywood, Santa Monica Blvd. at Plummer Park; Mondays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Westwood, Weyburn Avenue and Westwood Blvd.; Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The original Farmer’s Market, located at Third and Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles, is over 50 years old. This open market has over 160 shops, stalls, and kitchens offering domestic and imported food, clothing, toys and gifts. Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Visit them online at farmersmarketla.com There are many other Farmer’s Markets throughout Southern California. To find one near you, call the Southland Farmer’s Market Association (213) 244-9190. Back to Table of Contents