Essential Living Foods is an importer, manufacturer and distributor of organic super foods and also a health food store. It offers specialty items imported from South America, most of which can't be grown in the U.S. Customers can find cacao powder, coconut sugar, agave syrup, Super Bars, Goji berries, high-energy trail mixes and organic Brazil nuts. Consultations are available. The store also features a kitchen where customers can see live demos and get free samples. Essential Living Foods items can also be purchased online and some are available at Whole Foods, the Santa Monica Co-op and other health food stores.
Santa Monica Farms Jr. is a small grocery store in the heart of Main Street located between Bay and Bicknell. The store offers quality organic groceries and houses a small deli and juice bar in back with small seating area. It has been operating in the community since 1983.
Montana Natural is a small health food and supplement store located in the heart of Santa Monica. The place definitely has a mom-and-pop feel to it, with only a few aisles and a small selection of products. The selection is concentrated on homeopathic medicine including herbs, vitamins, tinctures and teas. It also sells essential oils and natural beauty products. Montana Natural has a good selection of healthy and organic snacks and drinks if you are in the mood to much, but don't want to sacrifice your health to do it. The staff here is friendly and attentive. They can answer any questions you may have about their products and are happy to help.
GNC, General Nutrition Warehouse, is a large, open and bright store specializing in nutrition and supplements. It offers vitamins, protein (soy, whey and hemp), creatine, energy drinks and more for those wishing to increase or improve their overall health. Choose from products under GNC's own brand, as well as top of the line names such as Designer Whey, Met RX and Power Bar. GNC offers valet parking in the mall's parking garage and metered parking on the street.
Co-Opportunity is Santa Monica's community owned grocery store, a members-only market they own. It features a large, organic produce section. In addition, shoppers can also find a deli, homeopathic section and grocery store staples.
Since 1993, L.A. Urban Fitness Nutrition Center has offered herbs, vitamins, sports supplements and natural health and beauty products. Phone orders are accepted and the store will call you when your order is ready for pick up. Free parking with validation is available in parking lot across the street from the store. The store is located on the corner of Main Street and Marine Street.