The West LA VA Farmer’s Market

I can’t figure out what time this market is held! I see it is on Wednesdays, but I can’t find the hours anywhere. HELP!

This farmer’s market is a hidden gem located between building 304 and the main hospital (building 500) on Wednesdays. I don’t know how they turn a profit, sometimes it feels like they’re just giving produce away. Pineapple $ 1.50 each, tomatoes 6 for $ 1, large tricolor bell pepper 3 for $ 1, a pint of strawberries $ 1, asparagus $ 1, all stone fruit 6 for $ 1! And prices decrease as the day progresses. Come around 3PM and prices are slashed even further. The quality of the produce can be hit or miss depending on the item, but it is generally exceptional. I recently purchased a pineapple whose sweetness rivaled ones I’ve eaten freshly-​picked at a farm in Hawaii.
They also sell dried goods as well as frozen fish, including tilapia, scallops and several varieties of salmon. All fresh, all at great prices (cheaper than what you’d pay at a traditional market).
I’m so pleased that this farmer’s market is so centrally located on the VA WLA campus, giving veterans and employees access to fresh and cheap produce!

I couldn’t find a listing of this hidden gem, so I wanted to put it on the map. This is a phenomenal place to get your fresh vegetables and fruits on Wednesday afternoons. The later you go, the cheaper it gets, but the best stuff may start to run out. Despite this, I go towards the tail end (4−5pm), when they start bagging up lots of produce and selling each bag for $ 1. Amazing. You can seriously get all your veggies here for the week for under $ 10. They have seasonal fruits, all type of veggies, potatoes, tomatoes. They sell avocados, raspberries, strawberries, mangoes, watermelons, and cantaloupe. This is by no means an exhaustive list. They also sell frozen fish, which I’ve had, and is a phenomenal deal.
After having shopped here 10 times at least, as well as many other Farmer’s Markets, this is one is cheaper by at least 60%. Try getting 10 Haas avocados for $ 1. Crazy. In any case, the person who runs it is really really nice, and if you’re nice, he’ll offer you special deals on stuff. Remember, you’re getting a steal, so not everything will be as pretty as what’s laid out at Whole Foods. It’s just as flavorful though!
One word of caution. For some of the more perishable fruits, you should eat it within 2 – 3 days. Otherwise they start to go bad. For me, this is a sign of fresh fruit without the chemicals and preservatives. Definitely check it out. It’s quite small, but you will save a ton by buying from here. Parking in the adjacent VA parking lot is free and no one comes around the check. This place takes credit cards.