Vinyl Finds and Market Lunches for a Solo LA Weekend

Browse new releases and secondhand finds at an independent record store. A historic open-air market serves barbecue and Mexican dishes. Take a lunch break beneath its shade trees whenever you're ready to pause.

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Amoeba Music
4.8 (10,846)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 21:00
6200 Hollywood Blvd

Amoeba Music stocks rows of new releases and secondhand vinyl alongside CDs, clothes and posters. Spend part of a solo weekend working through the record bins. The independent store hosts free concerts for all ages on its stage. It also holds vinyl signings. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 11 AM to 9 PM.

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Dylan's Candy Bar
4.1 (337)
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 21:00; Sat, 10:00 – 21:00; Sun, 10:00 – 20:00
6333 W 3rd St

Colorful bulk candy lines the walls at Dylan's Candy Bar on West 3rd Street. Browse nostalgic treats and international sweets during a solo weekend stop. The shop stocks gummies, ramune and personalized gifts. Weekend hours start at 10 AM, with closing at 9 PM on Saturday and 8 PM on Sunday.

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The Original Farmers Market
4.6 (17,033)
Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 21:00; Sat, 10:00 – 21:00; Sun, 10:00 – 19:00
6333 W 3rd St

Follow the open-air aisles at The Original Farmers Market past produce stands and butcher counters. Food stalls serve barbecue, Mexican dishes, seafood and classic American fare. For a solo weekend lunch, take a plate to the seating beneath shade trees. Browse gourmet grocers and toy shops after the meal.

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Funko Hollywood
4.7 (2,018)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 20:00
6201 Hollywood Blvd #100

Life-sized photo sets recreate Jurassic Park and Harry Potter at Funko Hollywood. The flagship spans 40,000 square feet on Hollywood Boulevard. Explore its themed zones for free during a solo weekend stop. At the POP! Yourself station, create a personalized figure. The shop also stocks store-exclusive collectibles.

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