Enjoy A Snack And Local Retail Therapy At The Village Market

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA —With the weather getting warmer, there's no better time to enjoy outdoor, local shopping. And there's no better place than Manhattan Village's Village Market, an open-air, vendor-varied marketplace.

Held the first Saturday of each month, from 12-4 p.m., the Village Market will run through December 21 in the new outdoor plaza. There is no market in July

"Our monthly Village Market event is a great example of how Manhattan Village is truly a Southern California lifestyle experience for locals and tourists alike looking to shop, dine, and enjoy live music," Don Ziss, Manhattan Village General Manager, told Patch.

The Village Market features live entertainment as well as a wide variety of locally-based vendors offering clothing, accessories, jewelry, food and sweets, and home and beauty decor.

There are also plans for a specialized Farmers Market sometime this year.

The Village Market is a celebration of the newly redesigned center and brand new plaza, located within Manhattan Village. "We know our locals love local and this marketplace is curated to supporting our community," Ziss said.

To comply with current COVID regulations, visitors are required to wear masks, and sanitization measures are in place. RSVPs are also required, with staggered signups and timeslots to help mitigate overcrowding.

The first 100 guests to RSVP will receive a free Village Market jute bag for carrying their market purchases.

According to Ziss, the Village Market is a great way to enjoy Manhattan Beach's weather and connect with neighbors and support local business as well as enjoy a bite to eat at the upgraded Manhattan Village.