Grand Central Market is a food hall in downtown Los Angeles, at 317 South Broadway. It’s an easy-to-plan stop for a los angeles in a day itinerary: browse its vendors, then pair the visit with Angels Flight, whose lower entrance is across from the market.
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- Address: 317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
- Opening pattern: Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; vendor hours vary.
- By Metro: Historic Broadway Station serves the A/E Line; Pershing Square serves the B/D Line and is about one block away.
- Nearby pairing: Angels Flight’s lower entrance is across from the market.
Finding Grand Central Market
Grand Central Market is at 317 South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. The market opened in 1917 and has over 40 vendors, making it a substantial stop to work into a downtown route.
From The Broad, the market is about a 10-minute walk, mostly downhill along Grand Avenue and Hill Street. Angels Flight can be part of that route. The Broad itself is at 221 S.
Grand Avenue, and its general admission is free, though special exhibitions and events may have a separate charge. You can plan ahead with this guide to The Broad’s tickets, hours and directions.
Food stalls and market atmosphere
Grand Central Market brings together more than 40 vendors under one roof. The market’s history dates to 1917, and its mix of stalls makes it a practical place to pause for food while exploring downtown.
Vendor hours vary, so check directly with a specific vendor if you’re planning around a particular stall. The market’s information desk is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., which can help with general questions during your visit.
Hours and practical visit planning
Grand Central Market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., but individual vendors may keep different hours. If a specific food counter is central to your plan, contact that vendor directly before setting out.
The market is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. On Christmas Eve it is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on New Year’s Eve from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Its information desk keeps a shorter daily schedule, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Before you go: Hours and operations can change, so check the official Grand Central Market site before you go.
How do you get to Grand Central Market by Metro?
Two Metro stations serve Grand Central Market: Historic Broadway Station on the A/E Line and Pershing Square Station on the B/D Line, approximately one block from the market. If you’re working out connections across the city, this guide to getting around Los Angeles from Olyver Hotel covers the wider transit-planning question.
For a nearby downtown add-on, Angels Flight runs between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill. Its lower entrance at 351 S. Hill Street is across from the market; the top station is at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. The funicular originally opened in 1901, and passenger service recommenced on August 31, 2017.
Angels Flight operates daily from 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fares are $1.50 each way, $3 for a souvenir round-trip ticket, or $0.75 one way for Metro TAP card users paying with Stored Value. The Olyver Hotel is about 10 minutes by car from Los Angeles city centre.
FAQs
Where is Grand Central Market?
It is at 317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
Is Grand Central Market open every day?
The market’s regular hours are daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Vendor hours vary.
Which Metro stations serve Grand Central Market?
Historic Broadway Station serves the A/E Line, while Pershing Square Station serves the B/D Line and is approximately one block from the market.
Can you combine the market with Angels Flight?
Yes. Angels Flight’s lower entrance is across from the market, and its top station is at California Plaza.