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Lazy Acres Natural Market licensed to sell alcohol at planned Mar Vista store

Lazy Acres Natural Market licensed to sell alcohol at planned Mar Vista store

Rule Changes Los Angeles, CA local

California ABC issued an off-sale license for 11666 National Blvd, where Lazy Acres plans its seventh Southern California location.

4 days ago: Lazy Acres licensed for alcohol sales

Overview

Updated 1 hour ago

Lazy Acres Natural Market has received a California Alcoholic Beverage Control license to sell beer, wine, and spirits at 11666 National Blvd in Los Angeles, according to state records. The license, an off-sale general permit, was issued on November 6, 2026, and lists Bristol Farms as the holder.

The address is the site of a former Whole Foods store that closed in October 2025. Lazy Acres announced in October 2025 that it would open a store there, its seventh Southern California location and first on the Westside, with construction starting in January 2026. The license allows the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption, a standard offering for grocery stores.

Why it matters

The license is a required approval for the planned Lazy Acres store to sell alcohol, a category that typically accounts for a significant share of grocery revenue.

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Key Indicators

21
ABC license type
Type 21 is an off-sale general license for beer, wine, and spirits.

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People Involved

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Joe Ragusa
Vice President of Merchandising, Lazy Acres Natural Market
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Organizations Involved

Lazy Acres Natural Market
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Grocery chain
Planning new store at 11666 National Blvd

A Southern California grocery chain focused on natural and organic products.
Bristol Farms
Bristol Farms
Grocery chain
Holder of alcohol license at 11666 National Blvd

A specialty grocery chain in California, listed as the license holder for the Lazy Acres site.
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
State regulatory agency
Issued license

The state agency that regulates the sale of alcohol in California.

Timeline

October 2025 November 2026

4 events Latest: 4 days ago
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  1. Lazy Acres licensed for alcohol sales

    Latest License

    California ABC issued an off-sale general license for 11666 National Blvd, listing Bristol Farms as holder.

  2. Construction begins

    Construction

    Construction on the Lazy Acres store started around January 2026, per the company's announcement.

  3. Lazy Acres announces Mar Vista store

    Announcement

    Lazy Acres Natural Market announced plans to open a store at the former Whole Foods site, targeting Fall 2026.

  4. Whole Foods closes at 11666 National Blvd

    Closure

    Whole Foods Market closed its store at National Blvd and Barrington Ave, leaving the space vacant.

Scenarios

1

Lazy Acres Mar Vista opens by end of 2026

Likely Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: Lazy Acres announcement, local blogs

The store opens its doors to customers before December 31, 2026, completing the planned Fall 2026 opening.

2

Lazy Acres Mar Vista opening slips to 2027

Possible Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: Local blogs noting construction timelines

The store does not open by the end of 2026, pushing the opening into 2027 or later.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

October 2025

Whole Foods closure at National Blvd (2025)

Whole Foods Market closed its long-standing store at 11666 National Blvd in Los Angeles, leaving a vacancy in a key grocery location.

Then

The space remained vacant for months.

Now

Lazy Acres announced plans to take over the site, continuing a trend of grocery chain turnover.

Why this matters now

The closure created the opportunity for Lazy Acres to enter the Mar Vista market, and the new license is part of that transition.

2023

Lazy Acres Los Feliz opening (2023)

Lazy Acres opened its sixth Southern California store in Los Feliz, expanding its presence in Los Angeles.

Then

The store built a following for its natural products and community events.

Now

It set the stage for further Los Angeles expansion, including the planned Mar Vista store.

Why this matters now

The Los Feliz opening demonstrates Lazy Acres' expansion strategy and pace, which informs expectations for the Mar Vista store.

Sources

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California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Lazy Acres Natural Market Stacy Young Real Estate Davis + Burns Group