"To shop where chefs do, head to this Wednesday market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Santa Monica. Started in 1981, it now hosts more than 75 farmers and claims to be SoCal’s largest certified grower-only market. In-the-know foodies arrive early to beat the other 9,000 or so shoppers to get first dibs on everything from flowers to meats and seafood to herbs. The market’s top draw is its produce, and stall after stall is piled high with in-season fruits and veggies. To scope out the best, look for stands swamped with people and ask for a sample." - Vox Creative