The 8 Best Flea Markets in Los Angeles

Buying and selling antiques requires a real commitment to finding treasures.  We spend most of our weekends head first in estate sales, auction houses and flea markets. I thought it might be helpful to put together a little summary of our favorite flea markets in the Los Angeles area.  If there are any of your favorites we left out or any questions you have, please leave a message in the comments….

Pasadena City College

When: 1st Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106

Admission times: 8am - 3pm (sellers start setting up from 5am)

Cost of entry: Free

Dog friendly: Yes

Link to info: https://pasadena.edu/community/flea-market/

Instagram: @pccfleamarket

Pros: free entry, large variety of vendors, large indoor section, street parking free, more reasonable pricing (due to lower vendor fees), the proceeds from vendors benefit student scholarships & activities, good toilet facilities

Cons: street parking can be limited, indoor garage shopping section can feel a little claustrophobic

Tips: Park on Bonnie Street, bring water, bring cash

Rosebowl

When: 2nd Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

Admission times: 5am - 4.30pm

Cost of entry: Varies according to times below:

5am - 7am: $20

7am - 8am: $15

8am - 9am: $12

from 9am: $9

Dog friendly: No (unless support animal)

Link to info: http://www.rgcshows.com/RoseBowl.aspx

Instagram: @rosebowl_fleamarket

Pros: great location, huge number of vendors, good food choices, family friendly, easy free parking, nice mix of antiques, vintage & handmade, decent toilet facilities

Cons: expensive entry fee, not dog friendly, very hot in the summer, vendors tend to charge more here than at other sales due to very high vendor costs

Tips: come right at 9am to avoid the higher entry cost, wear sunscreen in the summer and bring cash and plenty of water

Long Beach

When: 3rd Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: 4901 E Conant Street, Long Beach, CA 90808

Admission times: 5.30am - 3pm

Cost of entry: Varies according to times below:

5.30am - 6.30am: $12

after 6.30am: $6

Dog friendly: No

Link to info: http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com

Instagram: @longbeachantiquemarket

Pros: convenient free parking, over 800 sellers, huge spacious venue,

Cons: there are almost too many sellers to get around :),

Tips: last entry is 2pm so arrive beforehand, Enter to win a free pass http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/index.cfm/customer-info/enter-to-win/, bring water, bring cash

Glendale Community College

When: 3rd Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: 1122 East Garfield Avenue, Glendale, California 91205

Admission times: 8am - 3pm (vendors set up from 6am)

Cost of entry: $2 per vehicle

Dog friendly: No (unless support animal)

Link to info: http://www.glendale.edu/academics/community-services-education/other-services/gcc-swap-meet

Instagram: n/a

Pros: free parking, can find great items later in the day, not crowded, good food truck, good prices

Cons: small number of vendors, porta potties, many vendors leave before 1pm

Tips: bring water, bring cash

Santa Monica Airport

When: 1st and 4th Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: 3223 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Admission times: 6am - 3pm

Cost of entry: Varies according to times below:

6am - 8am: $7

After 8am: $5

Dog friendly: Yes

Link to info: http://www.santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com

Instagram: n/a

Pros: Open spacious air field, free parking, children under 14 enter for free, dog friendly, generally not crowded, cooler westside temperature

Cons: small number of sellers, items can be over-priced,

Tips: keep your pet on a leash, bring water, bring cash

Topanga Vintage Market:

When: 4th Sunday of every month

Address for GPS: Pierce College, Victory Blvd at Mason Ave,  Woodland Hills, CA 91306 

Admission times: 8am - 3pm

Cost of entry: $3 admission; kids 12 and under free, Veterans free

Dog friendly: No

Link to info: http://www.topangavintagemarket.com/

Instagram: @topanga_vintage_market

Pros: great private setting, convenient free parking, 160+ vendors, live music, nice atmosphere

Cons: not dog friendly, unless you live close by it is out of the way,

Tips: eat before coming or bring food as food trucks are pricey, come early to avoid the heat, bring water, bring cash

Melrose Trading Post:

When: Every Sunday

Address for GPS: 7850 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Admission times: 9am - 5pm

Cost of entry: $3

Dog friendly: Yes

Link to info: http://melrosetradingpost.org/

Instagram: @melrosetradingpost

Pros: local musicians, have raised over $7mn for student, teacher and theatre programs, free stacked parking, $5 valet parking, bicycle parking, close to shops   

Cons: limited antiques, mostly newer handmade & vintage

Tips: find parking on the street, bring cash, hat & water

Ventura

When: 6 times a year (see website below for dates)

Address for GPS: 10 West Harbor Boulevard, CA 93001

Admission times: 6am - 2pm

Cost of entry: Varies according to times below:

6am - 9am: $10

after 9am: $5

*children under 12 free

Dog friendly: No

Link to info: http://www.rgcshows.com/Ventura.aspx

Instagram: n/a

Pros: free parking, nice toilet facilities, tasty food options, amazing setting by the ocean, close to shops, 500+ vendors

Cons: long drive from LA, can be very windy

Tips: check out the smaller flea market at this location every Wednesday from 6am - 1pm