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La Brea Tar Pits and Fairfax Day

Start your morning at the ice age exhibits before heading to the historic Fairfax district for a classic deli lunch and a stroll through the local market.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 09:30

    Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

    Arrive at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits right when it opens. Beat the crowds and head straight to the fossil preparation lab to watch the ongoing work, then explore the Pleistocene Garden outside.

  2. 11:00

    Canter's Deli

    Walk 13 minutes to Canter's Deli on Fairfax. This 24/7 institution has been serving locals since 1931. Grab a hearty Jewish deli lunch here to refuel.

  3. 11:30

    Farmers Market

    Stroll 8 minutes to the nearby Farmers Market. Wander through this historic 1930s complex to browse the produce stands and shops. It is a popular spot for locals to pick up fresh goods.

Local tip

The Page Museum is open from 09:30 daily. Canter's Deli is open 24/7, so you can go anytime. The Farmers Market closes at 21:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on Saturdays, but is easiest to navigate during the day.

Check before you go

  • Page Museum hours: 09:30-17:00 daily.
  • Canter's Deli is open 24/7.
  • Farmers Market hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Los Angeles (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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