What to Expect at Smorgasburg LA Market

If you love outdoor markets, Smorgasburg LA is the vendor extravaganza you need to know about during your upcoming visit to Los Angeles. Launched in 2016, Smorgasburg LA hosts nearly 100 small businesses offering curated collections of fine foods, beverages, and shopping experiences. It is the largest weekly open-air market in the city! The flavors, culture, and community here bring it all to life in a spectacular way. Here's what to expect when you arrive at Smorgasburg LA.

The Details on How to Visit Smorgasburg LA

Smorgasburg LA is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Row DTL, 777 S. Alameda Street, Los Angeles. Entry to the market is completely free. It also takes place year-round. While there are tons of family-friendly activities here, pets are not allowed.

Smorgasburg LA Highlights

Give yourself a few hours to explore the nearly 100 small-business vendors set up at Smorgasburg LA every Sunday. For many visitors, the highlight is the family-friendly beer garden. The garden serves craft beer and yummy Mexican beer cocktails called micheladas. If you've never had micheladas, be prepared to fall in love with a cocktail made with light beer, lime juice, spices, and special sauces served chilled in a salt-rimmed glass.

While the vendor roster can change, some recent staples that you can look forward to seeing include The Dumpling Dream, the Ensaymada Project (handmade Filipino brioche), Full Send BBQ, Lei'd Cookies, Offshore Tea, Sad Girl Creamery, Tacos 1986, URBN Pizza, and much more. Dining at Smorgasburg LA fits in perfectly if you're planning a trip that will also include foodie paradise tours near Hollywood.

There are also non-food vendors at Smorgasburg LA every Sunday. Shop for items to pamper yourself or take care of your gift list for friends back home when you browse from locally based favorites like Rx Candles, Rock and Sock, JBoss Jewelry, Lost in Los Angeles, and Vakero Records.

A Little More on What to Expect

Smorgasburg LA is the perfect place to come for an eclectic Sunday lunch while visiting Los Angeles. Stopping at different vendors for savory meals and sweet treats is quite a thrill. If you're going with a companion, it's so much fun to split plates to sample as much as possible.

When it comes to what to expect at Smorgasburg LA, be prepared for company. This supersized open-air market event attracts between 8,000 and 12,000 guests every Sunday of the year. The vibe is also very upbeat and playful. You'll hear live DJs brought to you by LA's own Dublab radio.

Planning the Perfect Stay for Food Lovers in Los Angeles

Smorgasburg LA offers a casual, pick-and-choose kind of dining experience in the heart of Los Angeles. However, you may prefer something a little more formal when you're ready for a special meal on vacation. During your luxurious stay, explore dining at The Hollywood Hotel that includes everything from a yummy breakfast with waffles and an egg station to an all-star comedy club with an open mic over dinner and drinks.

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