A Warehouse of Crafts

 Hidden between the Cabrillo Marina and 22nd Street Landing  lies Crafted L.A., a warehouse "farmers market" for artists, DIY-ers, and foodies alike. 

Crafted offers many things from jewelry, to clothing, to handmade authentic french macaroons. But it's location is what makes it special.

Vendors at this markent have a passion not only for their art, but also for their location.

Judy King-Wagner, from "2 Market Street", thinks that the fact that Crafted is located in San Pedro is amazing because younger generations can come to the market and not only buy stuff, but also learn about the town.

"I get history lessons every weekend," said King-Wagner. "In the past couple weeks I have learned that this warehouse used to be a banana storage facility, and before that it was used to store ammunition during World War II." 

 Sheree Shu Shu and partner Andrea Haase who run a jewelry / vintage clothing store at crafted Called "3 Pretty Pennies" think the location is good for San Pedro, and hope that it will put this quaint town on the map.

"We're off the beaten path, but we need to change that and make [Crafted] a place where people come to spend their day," said Shu Shu. "San Pedro is a destination. A full day can be spent here doing fun stuff people need to just open their eyes and see whats in front of them."  

Michelle Taylor, San Pedro native, and local artist likes Crafted because it gives her an outlet of expressing her talent, while keeping her work in the town.

"You cant really express how special this place is to people, they just need to come here and see it."  

Monique Dileva, a crafted patron thinks Crafted is the ideal shopping place. 

"I like to keep things local, and buy goods that were made in America," said Dileva. "Crafted is awesome, not only because everything was hand made, but also because most of it was made in a town I love, and I get to meet the people that make it."

Crafted located at 110 & 112 E. 22nd St, San Pedro, CA,  90731 and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and often includes live music, and various food trucks. For special events information visit the Crafted Event Calendar.