No matter what food item you’re craving right this second, I bet you’ll be able to find it at this massive food emporium located in Southern California. Spanning 30,000 square feet and housing multiple restaurants and unique food events, this is one destination where you can linger for hours and enjoy many types of unique eats and drinks. If you’re not hungry now, I bet you will be after you take a look at some of the yummy offerings you can find at this SoCal gem.

4th Street Market in Santa Ana is a unique downtown destination where delicious food, community gatherings, and unique culinary events collide together under one roof.

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4th Street Market is located at 201 E 4th Street in Santa Ana in the former Santa Ana Swap Meet warehouse.

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When you arrive you’ll be greeted by a sign that shows you all of the featured restaurants that exist under one giant roof. Pick just one or try to sample all of them…you really can’t go wrong.

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The varieties of different foods you can find here are endless. Stop at several different eateries and pick out your favorite dishes for a meal full of variety.

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Load up on dishes like street tacos, artisan sandwiches, sourdough burgers made with grass-fed beef, or spicy vegetable bowls with all your favorite toppings.

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Or be a little more adventurous and order a Bacon Mac N Cheese Burger…Yum! Or how about Pulled Pork Nachos and Pork Belly Fries? My stomach is growling just thinking about it.

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Or maybe you’re in the mood for a heaping plate of spaghetti piled with handmade meatballs…they have that at 4th Street Market, too.

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And let’s not forget about some of the cool cocktails you’ll find at this epic food market. Because every meal needs a beverage, right?

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One thing everyone can agree on is that a meal isn’t quite complete without dessert. This waffle cone at Chunkn Chip Cookies sure looks delicious! Or try one of the many other gems at 4th Street Market that serve sweet treats.

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You might be in a food coma after such a big feast, so go ahead and fuel up on a coffee at 4th Street Market. Doesn’t this latte from Portola Coffee Lab look exquisite?!

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The outdoor patio at this food emporium is so much more than just a spot to eat your meal. You’ll find live music, great games to play, art displays, culinary workshops and other community events.

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In addition to offering delicious food, entertainment and cooking demonstrations, 4th Street Market is also dedicated to giving back to the community. One of their causes is HashtagLunchbagOC, which gathers the community together to pack lunches for the homeless.

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What a great spot for food, fun and great times. Even just hanging out by the patio on a sunny SoCal day is a satisfying way to spend a few hours. I can’t wait to head back to this place!

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4th Street Market is located at 201 E 4th St in Santa Ana, CA. Have you ever been to this epic food emporium? There are so many unique restaurants serving unforgettable dishes that it’s almost impossible to decide which restaurant to try first. Do you have a favorite spot?

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