Fall Festivals Open
Smorgasburg (Los Angeles)
4.6(3,621)4.6 out of 5 stars, 3621 reviews Los Angeles, CA
About Smorgasburg (Los Angeles)
Smorgasburg Los Angeles offers a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse selection of food and craft vendors, making it a unique spot for family outings. The creative photo opportunities and variety of activities can enhance the experience for families looking to enjoy a fun day out.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings on weekendsCelebrating special occasions like Mother's DayVisitors to Los Angeles looking for unique local experiencesAll ages, but particularly enjoyable for families with children due to the variety of activities and food options
Why families love it
- Wide variety of food options including unique vendors like The Goat Mafia and All About the Cinnamon
- Creative and engaging photo opportunities with Christmas scenes
- Free parking for the first 2 hours, making it accessible for families
- Availability of tables and seating, even if shared with other families
- Diverse food offerings that cater to different tastes
- Creative vendors showcasing unique crafts and art
Insider tips
- Dress warmly if visiting in cooler weather, especially later in the day
- Plan to arrive early to secure seating and avoid crowds
- Check the Smorgasburg website for updated vendor information and special events
Good to know before you go
- Peak hours when the crowd level is high, making seating difficult
- Visiting without checking the event schedule to avoid confusion with entry times
- Food quality and variety may not meet expectations; some parents found it similar to home-cooked meals
- Inconsistent entry times and poor communication from organizers regarding schedule changes
- Seating can be limited during peak hours, making it difficult for larger groups
- Crowds
- Can get very crowded on weekends, especially during peak hours
- Value
- Entry fee is $16, which provides access to a variety of food and activities. Free parking for the first 2 hours adds value, but additional hours cost $2.50 each. The experience may be considered average in terms of food quality compared to home cooking.
- Food
- No specific restrictions mentioned, but parents should be aware that food quality may vary
- Accessibility
- Parking is available, but specific accommodations for special needs were not mentioned in the reviews
- Safety
- Bathrooms available on-site, with some noted as very nice
What parents say
"The craft and food vendors were fairly friendly. Unfortunately not a wide variety of food nor was the quality outstanding. It was kind of like the food I make at home, so it was a little disappointing. We had a group of about 12 people so we sampled all the different foods, and we were all in agreement. Hopefully other attendees will find the food more to their liking. The craft vendors did demonstrate a wide variety of niches. And the prices were what you would expect so that was not too bad. Very noticeable was large empty spaces that could have been utilized for more food or activities. We"
2 months ago
"Food was gentrified which is not good for keeping the authentic LA flavor. Some spicy flavors need to be added to the taco menu. It was a hot beautiful day but unfortunately, all the beer on the premises was warm. Atmosphere is great the parking is free for the first 2 hours but the BEER no bueno."
7 months ago
"A must-see for visitors to L.A. Here you will find a large variety of food that is not easy to find in other parts of our nation. Seating can by hard to come by."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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