Los Angeles Flower District

Walking through the flower district a weekend before Dia de los Muertos was such an experience. The only other month I've visited the district was during November to pick up some Poinsettias.
On this particular weekend the streets were packed with marigolds (cempasuchil). It was such a sight. Beautiful tangy orange and deep yellow marigolds filled the streets. Vendors and workers could be seen carrying pounds of flowers on their shoulders and picking up large buckets from parked trucks. For just a moment it made me excited about one day visiting Mexico during this month in the future. It was just a tease of what I would see there.
The price point for the bunches was phenomenal, which is why flower shop owners, entrepreneurs, flower enthusiasts, or just regular folk like me go there. For a massive bundle it cost only $20. Whereas at any grocery store or flower shop, you'd pay about $10 for a quarter of the size.
I'm not sure which farm or field the flowers are picked and brought of from, but that is what I will ask next time I go.
Whether you're just wanting to have some beautiful florals at home or looking to make lovely arrangements as a hobby, go support the vendors at the flower district.

Graduation Lei's in DTLA are such a vibe. $10 for single Lei's, $20 for double lei's, and if you're looking for money lei's, we'll they've got them too. Great selection and service. $2 to walk in and see what each vendor has, but I found everything I needed within 15 minutes. Everyone was so helpful, flowers were fresh, and it smelled so good inside: if you're looking for amazing bouquets or leis for events, highly recommend the flower district for the cheapest prices.

Get what you want and at a better price. I went to AC Wholesale.

It is hard to get help, though. Everyone's busy doing their own thing, so customer service isn't really available.

I was double-charged for a bunch. It was a process to try to get a refund, so I didn't move forward with it because my schedule was to busy to do so in the allotted time I was given to ask for a refund.

So, CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING.

I work during the week so the only time I am able to peruse the Flower District is on a Saturday and no matter HOW MUCH I try to be there no later than 9:00am my Arse still manages to arrive by 11am... most of the shops have closed or are closing by this time.

I park at Muskatel's and validate for the 2 hour free parking - you have to purchase something in the store though. I like their parking because it is covered. I wanted to pick-up some Pothos for the office but I didn't have a cart to carry and I didn't have enough time to linger.

I have been coming for the plants but if I wanted fresh flowers I know this is the place to get them. Keep in mind with the temperatures we have been having you can't purchase and then drive around a bit in your car. I also found pots here that has the holes but you can find pots elsewhere cheaper.

Respectfully Reviewed

Famously and infamously known throughout LA LA Land and beyond, the LA Flower District is your stop for your date, floral event needs, artistic inspiration, a centerpiece for your dinner table or for indecent propositions (more on that later!).

First things first people. Bring cash. Yes, many vendors accept cards but you may have greater bargaining power with cash depending on the day, season or time of day. Good prices for roses, mixes, various vases, etc.

Parking. Rarely there is street parking, so park in the parking lots close by. It's easier to use the mobile apps to pay rather than look for change.

The area surrounding the LA Flower District can be a nice tour of LA, but your environment can be unpredictable. Primarily just folks asking for help or spare change. On my recent visit going to and from the parking lot, I was propositioned and had to graciously decline. To her offense, she angrily followed me a block wanting to hit me with her bag. No harm, no foul.

Anyway, there are several amazing variations of flowers, plants and anything else that falls under the Horticulture category. Enjoy the floral sights during your visit.

It makes for a cute MORNING stroll. If you've never been here before, bring cash and pay attention to the hours. Don't expect this place to be open all afternoon. Also, as much as you won't want to, kind of drive around for cheaper parking. I parked at the first place I saw that was within walking distance. I paid $20 which was steep considering I had less than an hour to enjoy my visit because I came late.

Once inside, my kiddo enjoyed seeing all the flowers.
There were plenty of vendors, but for some reason I thought there would be more. I also thought flowers would be cheaper. There was maybe only one or two vendors I thought had great deals for what I was looking for.

Also note that none of the vendors sold leis or corsages.

Flower (Power) for Every Occasion!

I never new Los Angeles had a Flower Market... and open to the public! We found it by accident... we had a Groupon deal for a small cafe in San Julian Street. Little did we know that we've entered the LA Flower Market. After our dinner we walked around a little bit to check out the place. Flowers make beautiful photo subjects. The market is open to flower wholesalers and distributors... if only we drove to LA, instead of flying, I would be filling up the car with small potted plants, orchids and succulents. My youngest would absolutely love it here...

There are two parking structures available with entrances accessible from San Julian Street and Maple Avenue. There are also a number of streetside parking lots in the area. After circling once we were able to find street parking near the entrance to the QQ Cafe so we didn't have to walk very far. There are ATM machines available for some vendors only accepting cash.

We also found a wholesale store selling textiles and ribbons. The LA Flower District claims to have the largest selection of floral supplies on the West Coast! This is a one stop shop for party floral supplies.

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I can see how this place got popular through tiktok because it dOes bring a lot of options and shops but as an indecisive person, this place almost felt like a maze of similar quality flowers. I also did not find the cash only entrance fee to be convenient but there are atm machines.
The people there were kind which was nice.
Overall I'm not sure I'd go again but it's cool to check out if you're into flowers. Parking is also quite difficult to find.

Wow! I have been a customer at the flower district for years. I hired one of the vendors for my wedding (11/2022) and they did not fail. I was a little hesitant because it was a large order but I have no regrets. I'm a firm believer on leaving reviews especially the for a small business. Royalty flowers (unit #106) was absolutely amazing. Nayeli (the owner) went above and beyond. I told her my ideas and colors and she executed flawlessly. I rented the wedding arch and requested flowers on them with fabric. I also ordered flowers for my reception and a long bouquet. I received so many compliments on my wedding flowers that I had to leave a review for Nayeli!

Whoever said flowers are cheap is the most dishonest person in the world! They are certainly not cheap. Fear not, you can still get some beautiful arrangements here for a fraction of the price. You have several blocks of vendors and suppliers selling at wholesale prices. Shop around and you'll find what you're looking for. As for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day, come early. Those are the 2 busiest days of the year.