As an island/local Japanese woman, I didn't grow up with a trader Joe's near me.in fact, my first visit to Trader Joe's was in summer 2021. Ever since then, I've done everything to visit as often as possible.
I love trader Joe's because of 3 things : 1. The prices are reasonable 2. They are health conscious (food+store) 3. Store is clean, kept well, & convenient
I ALWAYS will purchase a few ready to eat items when I visit. The Trader Joe's salads are good portions for one meal - delicious, good quality and reasonably priced. I often enjoy the ceaser salad and the spinach-cranberry-blue cheese - YUM!!!
I ALWAYS will load up on snacks and some of my favorites are pictured below : organic popcorn with extra virgin olive oil, dill pickle kettle chips, fruity gummy candies, coffee lovers espresso beans , pb&j snack duo, ginger snaps, lemon snaps to name a few
Recently discovered this Columbe draft latte w oat milk original that was yummy (I normally don't drink coffee, and was very impressed) and love the organic coconut smoothie and coconut waters
Trader Joe's has a nice selection of plants, herbs, flowers and even cards and toiletries
Marina Del Rey Location had a big parking lot attached to the store for close , free parking. It's located right next to the beautiful harbor so I took a little stroll to admire the boats nearby..