Long before LA was flooded with farmers markets, there was the farmers market (farmersmarketla.com). Once a dusty lot of of produce-laden pickup trucks, the 1934 landmark is now packed with over 100 stalls peddling fresh produce, cheeses, roasted nuts and ready-to-eat bites from around the globe. It's a fun, family-friendly place to browse, people watch and graze. One of our favorite vendors is 1946 veteran Patsy D’Amore’s Pizza, once frequented by Rat Pack icons Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
From late May to late August, the market holds the Summer Music Series (7pm to 9pm), with free live tunes spanning everything from rockabilly and Motown, to soul, swing, Latin jazz and more.
Parking is free for the first 1½ hours with validation.