Beef Farms & Ranches Near Los Angeles, CA
2 local beef farms and ranches sell beef direct to the public within 75 miles of Los Angeles, CA. The closest, First Light Farms, is about 13 miles away in El Segundo. Every listing below includes phone or website contact info so you can check availability, cuts, and prices before you drive out.
2 Ranches Within 75 Miles of Los Angeles
Sorted by driving distance from Los Angeles. 1 within 25 miles, 1 within 50 miles.
First Light Farms
13 mi from Los Angeles
El Segundo, California
First Light Farms El Segundo, CA provider of grass-fed Wagyu.
Primal Pastures
69 mi from Los Angeles
Murrieta, California
Primal Pastures Murrieta, CA pasture-raised meats. Beef, lamb, chicken, pork Nationwide shipping Online store with subscriptions
Map of Beef Ranches Near Los Angeles
All 2 ranches within 75 miles. Click a pin for the listing.
Buying Beef Direct Near Los Angeles
Ranches near Los Angeles sell beef two main ways: by the cut at the farm or a farmers market, and in bulk as a quarter, half, or whole animal for the freezer. Bulk is usually the lowest price per pound, but it requires planning — you pay hanging weight plus cut-and-wrap fees at a local processor, and you'll need freezer space at home (figure 8–12 cubic feet for a half).
When you contact a rancher from the list above, ask four things: how the cattle are finished (grass-finished or grain-finished), current pricing, which processor they use, and pickup or delivery options around Los Angeles. California ranchers who sell direct are used to first-time bulk buyers and will walk you through the process — see the California state directory for ranches in other parts of the state.
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Beef Ranches Near Los Angeles — FAQs
How many beef farms are near Los Angeles, CA?
There are 2 beef farms and ranches within 75 miles of Los Angeles, CA — 1 within 25 miles and 1 within 50 miles. The closest is First Light Farms in El Segundo, about 13 miles from Los Angeles.
Where can I buy beef directly from a rancher near Los Angeles?
Start with the listings above — 1 of the 2 ranches near Los Angeles list a phone number, and many also have websites. First Light Farms (El Segundo, 13 mi); Primal Pastures (Murrieta, 69 mi) Call or visit to ask about cuts, availability, and pricing.
Can I buy a half or quarter cow near Los Angeles?
Many ranches within 75 miles of Los Angeles sell freezer beef by the quarter, half, or whole animal in addition to individual cuts. When you call, ask about hanging-weight pricing, cut-and-wrap fees at the processor, and how much freezer space you'll need (a half beef typically fills roughly 8–12 cubic feet).
How far is the nearest beef ranch from Los Angeles?
First Light Farms is the nearest listed ranch at about 13 miles from Los Angeles, followed by Primal Pastures at about 69 miles.