![A taco combo plate from Saucy Chick Goat Mafia](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4b82986/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4500x3001+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F74%2F56%2F813b86a246b493953faf0023fae6%2F1299105-fo-saucy-chick-rotisserie-goat-mafia-restaurant-bill-addison-14b.jpg)
12 delicious grab-and-go picnics to pair with L.A.’s prettiest parks and beaches
Finding the perfect picnic spot in Los Angeles is a breeze, thanks to the city’s fairly mild year-round weather and abundant green spaces. But the real challenge? Scoring delicious takeout that’s conveniently located near your preferred park or beach. Enter this list of standout eateries offering portable food that stays delicious even after a short drive or scenic walk, along with the prettiest, most convenient spots to enjoy your meal al fresco. Whether you’re picnicking on birria burritos at a botanical garden in Pasadena or indulging in homestyle Italian classics on Hermosa Beach, here are 12 stellar pairings for savoring great eats in the great outdoors.
![Dirty chicken and sides from Augie's on Main.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/66bbfd6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x1500+0+49/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8b%2Fcc%2F0b8eea7c4f2193cd25b704138be5%2F0-1.jpg)
Augie's on Main and Tongva Park
Broad Street Oyster Co. and Huntington Beach
![A sandwich at L.A. Historic State Park](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/77c91de/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2268x2835+0+599/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F71%2F38501b5240c493b7ab065002d4cc%2Fpxl-20240202-234445568.jpg)
Cargo Snack Shack and L.A. Historic State Park
![Aguachile at La Tostaderia, Grand Central Market on Friday June 30th 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Andrea D'Agosto/ For The Times](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f3913ec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8009x5339+0+1/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa5%2Fbe%2F36eca65e48b8ab675b3ca7dc9683%2F1316370-fo-the-crawl-manuel-garcia-rulfo0153.jpg)
Grand Central Market and Gloria Molina Grand Park
![Banh mi sandwiches, breakfast burritos and smoked salmon pizza from Great White transport well to nearby Venice Beach.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a6ab89f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3496x4370+0+437/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F29%2Ff7%2F2b99d23f45b19c2c56fc733e1f65%2Fbanh-mi-sandwich-2.jpg)
Great White and Venice Beach
![A vertical closeup of a hand holding a double cheeseburger in front of a rainbow mural at Heavy Handed in Studio City](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2e922ef/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4160x5200+0+676/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F21%2F1b%2F1987adb54af59b76d4fa9c81c1e5%2Fheavy-handed-studio-city-by-stephanie-breijo-4.jpg)
Heavy Handed and Wilacre Park
![Two people stand in front of the mural at Laidrey's Coffee Roasters](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f9d78c6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6720x4480+0+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F42%2Fc0%2Fcdab54d6473dabc3aa4ff2576ad7%2Flaidrey-encino-mural-1.jpg)
Laidrey's Coffee Roasters and Lake Balboa Park
![Sandwich from Mickey's Deli at Hermosa Beach.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/be89650/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x7500+0+0/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe6%2F25%2F78f1fdd7484685c57c483a6a0a5d%2F435404940-18465455335043749-828782732259251782-n.jpg)
Mickey's Deli and Hermosa Beach
![A cardamom bun, smørrebrød and green juice on red-and-white checkered paper at Piknik, swan boats and Echo Park Lake behind.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8dd414b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4160x5200+0+520/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F35%2Fb1%2Fb5857b464f9981f72448cdbf6b7f%2Fpiknik-echo-park-lake-by-stephanie-breijo-10.jpg)
Piknik and Echo Park Lake
![A taco combo plate from Saucy Chick Goat Mafia](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d5c6b5c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4499x2999+1+0/resize/1200x800!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe1%2F4e%2F85b1b3e94c1993fd9386eef6690b%2F1299105-fo-saucy-chick-rotisserie-goat-mafia-restaurant-bill-addison-015.jpg)
Saucy Chick Goat Mafia and L.A. County Arboretum
![An overhead of Sua Superette to-go food on a blue tabletop, including chicken tenders, green beans and chocolate tofu pudding](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3945989/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3020x3775+2+0/resize/376x470!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff4%2F12%2Fce98d9564c0cb2d36b9a6254e3df%2Fsua-superette-by-stephanie-breijo-1.jpg)
Suá Superette and Robert L. Burns Park
Uchi and West Hollywood Park
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