# Westside LA Farmers Markets: Your Complete Guide for June 29 – July 5, 2026 **A verified, day-by-day roundup of every farmers market on LA's west side for the week of June 29 through July 5, 2026 — including the July 4th holiday weekend.** --- Looking for a farmers market on the west side this week? Whether you're in Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, Mar Vista, Brentwood, West LA, Westchester, Playa Vista, or Palms, here's every confirmed market operating Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5, 2026 — with verified times, addresses, and the holiday-week details you need to know. **In this guide:** - Tuesday markets - Wednesday markets (3!) - Friday markets - Saturday markets (including July 4th) - Sunday markets (6!) - Quick-reference table at the bottom --- ## Tuesday, June 30 ### Culver City Farmers Market - **When:** 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM - **Where:** Main Street, Culver City, CA 90232 (between Culver Blvd. and Venice Blvd.) - **What to expect:** Certified California farmers plus a curated lineup of boutique prepared food vendors. This is one of the few westside markets that **doesn't** allow crafts — it's strictly produce and food. - **Bonus:** Accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior WIC with matching incentive funds. First hour of parking is free at the adjacent Cardiff Ave. structure or the Culver Steps. - **More info:** culvercityfarmersmarket.org --- ## Wednesday, July 1 — Three Markets to Choose From ### Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market - **When:** 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM - **Where:** 155-199 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (between 4th and 5th) - **What to expect:** The flagship Santa Monica market. Certified produce, flowers, and prepared foods in the heart of downtown — a Wednesday ritual for many Westside regulars. Underground parking available. - **More info:** santamonica.gov/places/farmers-markets/downtown-farmers-market ### Kaiser WLA Farmers Market - **When:** 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 6041 Cadillac Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (at Kaiser Permanente West LA) - **What to expect:** A hospital-hosted neighborhood market — produce and prepared food, with a steady West LA crowd. - **Best for:** Kaiser staff, Mid-City residents, anyone in the Cadillac/Cienega area. ### LMU Farmers Market - **When:** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 1 Loyola Marymount University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (LMU campus) - **What to expect:** University-hosted market — produce, food, occasional community programming. Open to the public. - **Best for:** Westchester-adjacent residents, LMU community, anyone in the LAX-area westside. --- ## Friday, July 3 ### Venice Farmers Market - **When:** 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM - **Where:** 500 Venice Blvd., LA City Parking Lot #701 (Venice Blvd. at Venice Way), Venice, CA 90291 - **What to expect:** A small, neighborhood-scale Friday market — produce, flowers, and a handful of prepared food vendors. Operated by Sustainable Management Services. Park at the City lot. - **Best for:** Pre-July-4 produce run. Get there by 8 AM for the best selection before the brunch crowd. --- ## Saturday, July 4 — Independence Day Weekend July 4 falls on a Saturday this year, which means the westside's Saturday markets are running on the actual holiday. Expect normal morning hours; some markets may close a touch earlier than usual, but none of the LACITY-listed westside markets have announced full-day closures. ### Santa Monica Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday edition) - **When:** 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM - **Where:** 155-199 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 - **What to expect:** Same as Wednesday — the Downtown market runs **both** Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Perfect for stocking up before an Independence Day cookout. ### Santa Monica Pico Farmers Market - **When:** 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM - **Where:** 2233 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (near Cloverfield) - **What to expect:** Saturday-only Santa Monica market. Smaller and more neighborhood-feeling than Downtown, with produce and flowers. ### Playa Vista Farmers Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094 (at Runway Playa Vista) - **What to expect:** Mixed produce and food market serving the Playa Vista / west Westchester corridor. One of the newer westside markets — Runway Playa Vista has emerged as a real weekend destination. ### Inglewood Farmers' Market - **When:** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (verify hours before traveling) - **Where:** Inglewood Farmers' Market (confirm current address via Inglewood city site) - **What to expect:** Certified farmers plus community programming — past Saturdays have included free Tai Chi at 10:15 AM. **Note:** Inglewood is a separate city, not listed on the LA City tourism roster, but the Saturday market is confirmed active via Eventbrite. --- ## Sunday, July 5 — Six Markets, One Day Six westside markets run on Sundays. If you're planning a post-July-4 grocery run, a Sunday morning market crawl is your best bet. ### Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market - **When:** 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM - **Where:** 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (between Ocean Park Blvd. and Hill St.) - **What to expect:** The Sunday market for Santa Monica proper — produce, flowers, and prepared food on Main Street. Walkable, easy parking on side streets. ### Brentwood Farmers Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 741 Gretna Green Way, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (at Gretna Green & San Vicente Blvd.) - **What to expect:** Certified farmers and prepared food in the heart of Brentwood. Operated by Sustainable Management Services (same team as Culver City). ### West LA Farmers Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 1635 Purdue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (West LA / Sawtelle Japantown border) - **What to expect:** Mixed produce and food market with occasional live music. Smaller and more relaxed than some of the bigger westside options. ### Motor Avenue Farmer Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 10420 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034 - **What to expect:** Neighborhood-scale market serving the Palms / west Culver City / National Blvd corridor. A solid mid-distance option between Culver City and West LA. ### Mar Vista Farmers Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM - **Where:** 3826 Grandview Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (at Mar Vista Park) - **What to expect:** The largest and most eclectic westside market — produce, flowers, prepared food, **and crafts** (notable exception to most markets' no-crafts rule). Famously dog-friendly. ### Westchester Farmers Market - **When:** 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - **Where:** 6200 W. 87th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 - **What to expect:** A smaller, neighborhood-focused market — produce and flowers, easy parking, easy in-and-out. Closest Sunday market for LAX-adjacent residents. --- ## Quick Reference: Every Market at a Glance | Day | Date | Market | Time | Address | |---|---|---|---|---| | Tue | June 30 | Culver City | 2–7 PM | Main St., Culver City | | Wed | July 1 | Santa Monica Downtown | 8 AM–1 PM | 155-199 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica | | Wed | July 1 | Kaiser WLA | 9:30 AM–2 PM | 6041 Cadillac Ave, West LA | | Wed | July 1 | LMU | 10 AM–2 PM | 1 LMU Drive, Westchester | | Fri | July 3 | Venice | 7–11 AM | 500 Venice Blvd., Venice | | Sat | July 4 | Santa Monica Downtown | 8 AM–1 PM | 155-199 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica | | Sat | July 4 | Santa Monica Pico | 8 AM–1 PM | 2233 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica | | Sat | July 4 | Playa Vista | 9 AM–2 PM | 12775 Millennium Dr., Playa Vista | | Sat | July 4 | Inglewood | 10 AM–2 PM | Inglewood (verify address) | | Sun | July 5 | Santa Monica Main Street | 8:30 AM–1:30 PM | 2640 Main St., Santa Monica | | Sun | July 5 | Brentwood | 9 AM–2 PM | 741 Gretna Green Way, Brentwood | | Sun | July 5 | West LA | 9 AM–2 PM | 1635 Purdue Ave., West LA | | Sun | July 5 | Motor Avenue | 9 AM–2 PM | 10420 National Blvd., Palms | | Sun | July 5 | Mar Vista | 9 AM–2 PM | 3826 Grandview Blvd., Mar Vista | | Sun | July 5 | Westchester | 9 AM–1 PM | 6200 W 87th St., Westchester | --- ## A Note on Markets Not on This List - **Pacific Palisades Farmers Market:** The historic Sunday market at 1030 Swarthmore Ave appears to be on hiatus following the January 2025 Palisades fire. Community organizing is now led by **Resilient Palisades** (check their site for pop-up events at the Village Green, 15280 Sunset Blvd). - **Marina del Rey:** No confirmed Sunday market for this week on the LACITY roster. --- ## Tips for Your July 4 Market Run - **Arrive early on Saturday.** With more people staying local for July 4 weekend, popular vendors sell out by mid-morning. - **Bring cash and cards.** Most markets accept both, but small vendors sometimes prefer cash. - **Bring your own bags.** Standard. - **Check social media the morning of.** Even reliable markets occasionally announce last-minute changes. --- *Sources verified June 22, 2026 against https://tourism.lacity.gov/neighborhood-gems/farmers-markets (LA City official roster), santamonica.gov (official city market pages), culvercityfarmersmarket.org (operator), and Eventbrite LA listings. Spot-check individual market social channels before traveling — particularly for any July 4-specific closure announcements.*