City Terrace Neighborhood Markets


City Terrace is an unincorporated community nestled between Boyle Heights and Monterey Park. Along its mostly residential streets you'll stumble upon several colorful neighborhood markets. I used these to design this route in a sort of dot-to-dot tour of the area. 

     


Before you go - The 5.5 mile route is moderately challenging. There are some hills, including a rather long one at the end, but also plenty of flat walking to give you a chance to recover.

There is parking at the rec. center at the start. It's a good idea to use the restroom there too as the next one is about 2.5 miles away. 


Sara's Market hosts pop-up food vendors. Check out their Instagram for the schedule.


If you need a cup of coffee to fuel your walk Zenaida's Cafe is the place to go.


Fans of the movie "Blood in Blood out" will recognize El Pino


El Mercadito is a good place to stop for a meal, a beer, and a little shopping. Hopefully, the restaurants on the 3rd floor will reopen soon and you'll be able to catch a mariachi band too.


As always, keep your eyes peeled for cats. You're bound to see a few on this route.









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