The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Picnic in Los Angeles

You can’t have a picnic without a picnic blanket, and we absolutely love anything that can be packed or carried easily. It’s like a magic carpet that whisks you away from the hustle and bustle of city life, transporting you to a realm of relaxation and indulgence. Whether it’s a classic tartan pattern that evokes a sense of tradition or a trendy waterproof option that laughs in the face of accidental spills, your choice of picnic blanket sets the stage for the culinary spectacle about to unfold. We love the Zaze Extra Large Picnic Outdoor Blanket. You can fold it, roll it, or stuff it in a bag.

There are any number of fancy and beautiful picnic baskets out there, but we generally favor practicality over style. Whatever cooler you choose, we recommend it is insulated because it will no doubt be sitting in the sun for most of the afternoon. It should also be easy to carry. The Picnic at Ascot Insulated Picnic Basket combines the necessary insulated technology required to keep your cold items cool with a classic picnic basket style.

If you stop and think about it, the overuse of plastic and paper products can turn your festive picnic into a serious bummer. Why not save the planet (and save some money) with reusable dining utensils for picnics? These wheat straw-made portable cutlery sets are lightweight and smooth, available in cool colors, and each of the four sets comes with its own box to keep them organized in your bag, cooler, or picnic basket.

Where there are picnics, there is often wine being poured for the grown-ups. We have adopted the use of 6-ounce jam jars, though we only bring a couple with us at a time and we are extra careful to keep them safe from cracking or shattering. For bigger picnic gatherings, we recommend plastic stemless wine tumblers. Great for red, white, or pink wine, these stemless wine cups are made with quality material that’s built to last and is welcome at any picnic — at the beach, by the pool, camping, tailgating, or any outdoor event.

Crafted for seamless storage and on-the-go adventures, this travel picnic table effortlessly rolls up and slides into its accompanying carrying case. Its 16.5-inch stature eliminates the need for chairs, embracing a minimalist design. Ideal for the beach, the park, LACMA Jazz, the Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, or tailgating at Sofi Stadium, its compact frame and lightweight composition ensures adaptability to just about all picnics and any outdoor pursuits. Assembling in a breeze, mere moments and three simple steps unleash its potential: bolt insertion, cross beam connection, leg attachment – and voila, you’re set for a perfect picnic in LA!

We are generally perfectly fine picnicking on a comfortable picnic blanket or our Tommy Bahama backpack beach chairs, but for the serious picnickers out there — or at least the ones that prefer to not sit on the ground or in a beach chair at the park or elsewhere — then we recommend the three-piece Goplus Foldable Picnic Table with Benches. Easy to fold, load up into your car, and set up in your favorite picnic spot, this travel picnic table can fit four to six picnickers.

You know this was going to be on the list! We are absolutely obsessed with our trusty Fugoo bluetooth speaker. We take it to the beach, to the park, and anywhere we travel. We’ll even take it to LACMA Jazz and play our pre-jazz jazz playlist while we nibble on cheese and crackers. We’ve never had an issue with the battery, and it actually gives you a warning when you’re at 25%. We couldn’t recommend it more!