Celebrate with These Fourth of July Deals in Mar Vista

Whether you’re planning a picnic, a BBQ, pool party or trip to the beach, the following items are all you need to celebrate the Fourth of July in style. We’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list of specials that include food, drinks, desserts, paper goods, decorations and toys for the kids. Have a safe and fun holiday!

The 99 Cents Only Store is always a great place to shop for bargains. Pick-up some provisions for a bargain BBQ, starting with Zacky Farms franks (12 oz.), hot dog buns (8 ct.), Charcoal Master wood chips or briquette (2 lbs), all for only 99 cents each. Quench your thirst with Martinelli’s sparkling lemonade at 79 cents each, and throw a patriotic party with all the accessories (plates, napkins, headbands, necklaces, flags etc.), plus glow sticks for the kids for 99 cents each.

, 12741 W. Washington Blvd., 310-577-8998.


Rite Aid has many “buy one, get one free” specials this week, including Lay’s Potato Chips (11 oz. bag), Banana Boat sun care products and all kids summer toys (balls, pools, inflatables, squirt guns, etc.). You can also buy one pair of sunglasses and get the second pair at 50 percent off regular retail price with your wellness+ card. You need a Rite Aid wellness+ card for all of these specials, but you can obtain one instantly and for no cost at the check out.

, 4046 S. Centinela Ave., 310- 391-0255.

VONS has all the fixins you need for a great BBQ. Specials include locally grown sweet white corn at  five for $1, Tony Roma's Ribs (16-oz.) $5 each, seedless watermelon $2.49, Safeway SELECT® Artisan Boston Cream Cakes $5, strawberries, blueberries or red raspberries $2.99, Dreyer's Fruit Bars are two for $6 and assorted water fun toys $1.99 to $19.99. NOTE: Tony Roma ribs, watermelon and cakes are only on sale on July 1 (Friday), so hurry in and shop!

, 4030 S. Centinela Ave., 310-391-1 503

Whole Foods, known for its healthy food, has some healthy specials for this Fourth of July weekend, including lobster tails for $9.99, soft shell crab $4.69, organic tofu, three packages for $3, kombucha (probiotic elixir drink) two for $4 and tortilla chips for only $1.99/lb. You’ll also find tons of organic fruits and veggies, turkey burgers and veggie burgers to complete your feast. Check out Whole Foods' website for best recipes for Fourth of July.

, 11666 National Blvd., 310-996-8840.

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