From Regal Inn’s side of Los Angeles, Grand Central Market is a downtown stop for exploring the city’s food scene: a public market at 317 South Broadway with a history stretching back to 1917. You can plan a visit around its daily opening hours, nearby Metro stations and downtown landmarks.
- Address: 317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90013.
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Metro: A or E Line to Historic Broadway Station, or B or D Line to Pershing Square Station.
- Parking: A garage is located at 308 South Hill Street.
Where Grand Central Market is
Grand Central Market is at 317 South Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. The Market describes itself as Los Angeles’ largest and oldest public market, and downtown’s Angels Flight, MOCA and the Music Center are within walking distance.
The market opened in October 1917 as Wonder Market. At the time, it occupied the entire ground floor of the Beaux-Arts-style Homer Laughlin Building. The LA Conservancy says the market has operated continuously since 1917 in two adjacent buildings built in 1897 and 1905. For a broader stay-planning perspective, see a one-star South Los Angeles inn.
Downtown sights and the market can fit into a day of exploring Los Angeles.
A one-day Los Angeles itinerary from the inn can include a stop at the market alongside other city sights.
Food stalls and market visit
The market brings together long-running vendors and newer businesses in its stalls. Its history page identifies China Cafe as a legacy business that has been open since 1959.
The number of open vendors and their schedules can vary. If you’re planning your visit around a particular stall, contact that vendor directly to confirm its hours. You can also combine a market stop with a walk to nearby downtown landmarks such as Angels Flight, MOCA or the Music Center.
Hours, access and payment details
Grand Central Market is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The information desk is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours and parking details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 8 AM–9 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Market gives the address for its parking garage as 308 South Hill Street. Garage rates are $5.50 for the first 90 minutes, $2 for each additional 15 minutes, and a $40 daily maximum.
How do you get to Grand Central Market?
From Regal Inn, Los Angeles city centre is about 10 minutes by car. Once downtown, two Metro stations serve the market area: take the A or E Line to Historic Broadway Station, or the B or D Line to Pershing Square Station, which the Market describes as approximately one block away. Angels Flight is also within walking distance.
Several Metro bus lines and routes have stops nearby. For routes and transit directions, use Metro’s Trip Planner. The nearest Metro Bike Share station is at 303 South Broadway, in front of the Million Dollar Theater. For more context on local transit, this guide to getting around Los Angeles from South Los Angeles covers the broader area.
FAQs
What is the address of Grand Central Market?
It’s at 317 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90013.
When did the market open?
Open daily. It opened in October 1917 under the name Wonder Market.
Which Metro stations are closest?
Historic Broadway Station serves the A and E Lines, while Pershing Square Station serves the B and D Lines.
Are vendor hours the same as market hours?
No. Vendor hours vary, so contact a specific vendor directly if its schedule matters to your plans.