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Los Angeles food calendar
What is in season in Los Angeles, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Los Angeles
The best of January: San Gabriel Valley banquets, Sea urchin and dineLA Restaurant Week.
In season
- Sea urchin (uni)Dec–Feb
- PomegranateOct–Jan
- Citrus
Satsumas, blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Nov–Mar - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
Eat it now
- San Gabriel Valley banquetsLunar New Year
New Year menus at the Chinese restaurants of Alhambra and Arcadia.
Jan–Feb
On the calendar
- dineLA Restaurant WeekJanuary, with a summer edition in July
Prix-fixe menus across the city.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Los Angeles
Shoulder seasonThe best of February: San Gabriel Valley banquets, Sea urchin and dineLA Restaurant Week.
In season
- Sea urchin (uni)Dec–Feb
- Citrus
Satsumas, blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Nov–Mar - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
Eat it now
- San Gabriel Valley banquetsLunar New Year
New Year menus at the Chinese restaurants of Alhambra and Arcadia.
Jan–Feb
On the calendar
- dineLA Restaurant WeekJanuary, with a summer edition in July
Prix-fixe menus across the city.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Los Angeles
Peak seasonThe best of March: Asparagus and Strawberries.
In season
- Asparagus
- StrawberriesMar–Jun
- Citrus
Satsumas, blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Nov–Mar - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Los Angeles
Peak seasonThe best of April: English peas, Strawberries and Masters of Taste.
In season
- English peasApr–May
- StrawberriesMar–Jun
- Dungeness crabNov–Jun
On the calendar
- Masters of Taste (Rose Bowl)
EXPECTED 18 Apr 2027
- Songkran Thai New Year Festival (Thai Town)
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Los Angeles
Peak seasonThe best of May: English peas, Stone fruit and berries, EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles.
In season
- English peasApr–May
- Stone fruit and berries
At the Santa Monica Wednesday market.
May–Aug - StrawberriesMar–Jun
- Dungeness crabNov–Jun
On the calendar
- EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles
EXPECTED 15-16 May 2027
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Los Angeles
The best of June: Stone fruit and berries, Strawberries, 626 Night Market.
In season
- Stone fruit and berries
At the Santa Monica Wednesday market.
May–Aug - StrawberriesMar–Jun
- Tomatoes and peppers
Peak summer.
Jun–Oct - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
On the calendar
- 626 Night Market
EXPECTED Jun-Aug 2027, Fri-Sun events
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Los Angeles
The best of July: Heirloom tomatoes and Sweet corn.
In season
- Heirloom tomatoesJul–Sep
- Sweet cornJul–Sep
- FigsJul–Sep
- Stone fruit and berries
At the Santa Monica Wednesday market.
May–Aug - Tomatoes and peppers
Peak summer.
Jun–Oct
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Los Angeles
The best of August: Heirloom tomatoes, Sweet corn and dineLA Restaurant Week.
In season
- Heirloom tomatoesJul–Sep
- Sweet cornJul–Sep
- FigsJul–Sep
- Stone fruit and berries
At the Santa Monica Wednesday market.
May–Aug - Tomatoes and peppers
Peak summer.
Jun–Oct
On the calendar
- dineLA Restaurant Week (summer)
2026 edition ran 14-28 Aug (Resident headline); program is described as bi-annual, 15 days
- Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Los Angeles
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Heirloom tomatoes and Sweet corn.
In season
- Heirloom tomatoesJul–Sep
- Sweet cornJul–Sep
- FigsJul–Sep
- Tomatoes and peppers
Peak summer.
Jun–Oct
Plan around
- Fire season and heat
Santa Ana winds and smoke can close outdoor dining.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Los Angeles
Peak seasonThe best of October: Pan de muerto, Persimmon and LA Greek Fest.
In season
- PersimmonOct–Dec
- PomegranateOct–Jan
- Tomatoes and peppers
Peak summer.
Jun–Oct
Eat it now
- Pan de muertoDía de los Muertos
In Boyle Heights and East LA bakeries.
Oct–Nov
On the calendar
- LA Greek Fest
- Día de los Muertosaround 1-2 November
Altars and food at Olvera Street and Hollywood Forever.
Oct–Nov
Plan around
- Fire season and heat
Santa Ana winds and smoke can close outdoor dining.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Los Angeles
Peak seasonThe best of November: Pan de muerto, Persimmon and Día de los Muertos.
In season
- PersimmonOct–Dec
- PomegranateOct–Jan
- Citrus
Satsumas, blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Nov–Mar - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
Eat it now
- Pan de muertoDía de los Muertos
In Boyle Heights and East LA bakeries.
Oct–Nov
On the calendar
- Día de los Muertosaround 1-2 November
Altars and food at Olvera Street and Hollywood Forever.
Oct–Nov
Plan around
- Fire season and heat
Santa Ana winds and smoke can close outdoor dining.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Los Angeles
The best of December: Tamales and Persimmon.
In season
- PersimmonOct–Dec
- Sea urchin (uni)Dec–Feb
- PomegranateOct–Jan
- Citrus
Satsumas, blood oranges and Meyer lemons.
Nov–Mar - Dungeness crabNov–Jun
Eat it now
- TamalesChristmas
Families order dozens of tamales for Christmas.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.