Westside Farmers Market Guide: What To Know About The Region's Best Markets

While farmers markets are a staple across all of Southern California, the Westside holds a special place in the region’s food culture.

For many, the true highlight of the week is the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Wednesdays — a legendary stop where local chefs and dedicated home cooks source the ingredients that define the Southland’s seasonal menus.

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Life on the coast comes with its perks, and shopping for produce in the sea breeze under year-round sunshine is near the top of the list. From the world-class stalls in Santa Monica to the community-centric, family-friendly vibe of the Mar Vista Farmers Market on Sundays, the Westside offers some of the region's best open-air produce shopping experiences.

For a complete list of all 160+ markets across the region, see Patch's Ultimate Los Angeles County Farmers Market Guide.

Here's a list of Westside farmers markets. Visit the markets' websites or social media pages to verify current location and hours and operation:

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Farmers Market (Sunday Main Street): Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., year round. 2640 Main St.
• Santa Monica Farmers Market (Saturday Downtown): Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. Arizona Avenue and Third Street.
• Santa Monica Farmers Market (Saturday Pico): Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. 2200 Virginia Ave.
• Santa Monica Farmers Market (Wednesday Downtown): Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. Arizona Avenue and Third Street.

Culver City & Palms

• Culver City Farmers Market: Tuesdays from 2 to 7 p.m., year round. 3843 Main St.
• Motor Avenue Farmers Market — Palms: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 10420 National Blvd.

Venice & Mar Vista

• Venice Farmers' Market: Fridays from 7 to 11 a.m., year round. 500 Venice Blvd.
• Mar Vista Farmers Market: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 3826 Grandview Blvd.

Beverly Hills & Century City

• Beverly Hills Farmers Market: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. 9300 Civic Center Drive.
• Century City Certified Farmers Market: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 10100 Santa Monica Blvd.

Brentwood & Pacific Palisades

• Brentwood Farmers Market: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 741 Gretna Green Way.
• Pacific Palisades Certified Farmers Market: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 15330 Antioch St.

Westwood & West Los Angeles

• Westwood Village Farmers' Market: Thursdays from 12 to 5 p.m., year round. 1030 Broxton Ave.
• West LA Farmers Market: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. 1635 Purdue Ave.
• Bundy Triangle Farmers Market: Fridays from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., year round. 1500 S. Bundy Drive.

Marina del Rey, Playa Vista & Westchester

• Marina del Rey Farmers' Market: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 14101 Panay Way.
• Playa Vista Farmers' Market: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., year round. 12775 W. Millennium Dr.
• Westchester Certified Farmers' Market: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year round. 6200 W. 87th St.
• LMU Farmers Market: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January to May and August to December. 1 LMU Drive.