🛍️ Treasure-hunt the weekend
SoCal flea markets & swap meets
Curated by Simir Shah
15 spots within 60 miles of 92692
OC Market Place
Costa Mesa
A long-running weekend market at the OC Fair & Event Center with hundreds of vendors of merchandise, produce, crafts and food. Free parking and $2 entry; pauses in July for the Fair.
🗓️ Sat–Sun 8am–4pm (closed July)
💵 $ admission (~$2; under 12 free)
Visit site →Orange Coast College Swap Meet
Costa Mesa
A decades-old college swap meet with a broad mix of new and secondhand goods, produce and food; proceeds support OCC students. Casual, affordable and family-friendly.
🗓️ Sat–Sun mornings
💵 $ low admission (under 12 free)
Visit site →Van Buren Drive-In Swap Meet
Riverside
A large swap meet in the Van Buren Drive-In lot with hundreds of vendors of new and used goods, produce and food. Fun to pair with the drive-in theater for a full family day.
🗓️ Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 6am–2pm
💵 $ admission (~$10 adults; kids low)
Visit site →Golden West College Swap Meet
Huntington Beach
A free weekend swap meet with ~680 vendor spaces of new and used goods, produce and food on the college campus. No admission or parking fee — an easy, low-cost family outing.
🗓️ Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
Visit site →Maclin Open Air Market (Ontario)
Ontario
One of SoCal's original and largest open-air markets, with vendors of produce, clothing, tools, crafts and household goods plus food. Very low admission and kids free.
🗓️ Sun, Tue & Sat
💵 $ admission ($0.50–1; under 12 free)
Visit site →Long Beach Antique Market
Long Beach
A sprawling 20-acre market at Veterans Stadium with 800+ vendors of antiques and collectibles, plus food. Free parking and kids-free make it an easy family outing.
🗓️ 3rd Sunday monthly
💵 $ admission (~$10; under 12 free)
Visit site →Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show
Pomona
An iconic automotive swap meet at Fairplex with thousands of stalls of car parts, memorabilia and a huge classic-car corral. A must for car-loving families — check the dates.
🗓️ ~7 select Sundays/year at Fairplex
💵 $ admission (~$15; under 12 free)
Visit site →Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
Santa Fe Springs
A large indoor/outdoor swap meet with a wide mix of new and used goods, produce and food, plus frequent weekend concerts and events. Lively and family-oriented.
🗓️ Tue–Thu (outdoor) & Fri–Sun (indoor)
💵 $ admission (kids under 54" free)
Visit site →Vineland Swap Meet
City of Industry
A big daily swap meet with 600+ vendor spaces selling produce, clothing, tools and household goods, plus weekend entertainment and free parking. Cheap, busy and easygoing.
🗓️ Daily 7am–3pm
💵 $ admission ($1–2)
Visit site →Paramount Swap Meet
Paramount
Operating since 1955, a daily open-air market with a strong food scene and vendors of everything from clothing to household goods. Free parking, low admission, seasonal celebrations.
🗓️ Daily 7am–4pm
💵 $ admission ($1–3)
Visit site →The Roadium Open Air Market
Torrance
A year-round open-air market with 450+ vendors selling produce, clothing, tools and electronics, plus food stalls; 'Antique Monday' adds character. Very affordable for families.
🗓️ Daily 7am–3pm
💵 $ low admission
Visit site →Pasadena City College Flea Market
Pasadena
A free monthly market in the PCC lots with 400+ vendors and a famous section of 50+ record dealers — relaxed, family-friendly and easy on the wallet.
🗓️ 1st Sunday monthly (no January)
Visit site →Rose Bowl Flea Market
Pasadena
One of the world's most famous flea markets with 2,500+ vendors of antiques, vintage and crafts; enormous but stroller-navigable, with food trucks. Buy tickets online ahead.
🗓️ 2nd Sunday monthly
💵 $ admission (general ~$12; under 12 free)
Visit site →Melrose Trading Post
Los Angeles
A hip, arts-focused weekly market in the Fairfax High lot with ~275 vendors of vintage fashion and handmade goods, plus live music and food. Proceeds fund student programs.
🗓️ Every Sunday 9am–5pm
💵 $ admission (kids 12 & under free)
Visit site →Santa Monica Airport Antique & Vintage Market
Santa Monica
A long-running airport-lot market known for quality antiques, vintage clothing, furniture and rugs. Free parking and kids-free; consistently ranked among the country's best.
🗓️ 1st & 4th Sunday monthly
💵 $ admission (~$4–7; under 14 free)
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Plan ahead:the big antique markets run on set days — Rose Bowl is the 2nd Sunday, Long Beach the 3rd, PCC the 1st. Arrive early for the best finds, bring cash and a tote, and check the market's site for hours and ticket prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Which day is the Rose Bowl Flea Market?
The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena runs the second Sunday of every month. Other big antique markets follow a similar rhythm — Long Beach is the third Sunday and the PCC market is the first Sunday.
What are the best flea markets in Orange County?
OC Market Place at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa runs weekends (closed in July for the Fair), and the Golden West College Swap Meet in Huntington Beach is free to enter on weekends.
Do flea markets charge admission?
Many charge a small admission (a few dollars, and kids are often free), while several swap meets and the PCC and Golden West College markets are free. Bring cash either way.
What time should I arrive, and what should I bring?
Arrive early for the best finds — serious shoppers come right at opening. Bring cash (many vendors are cash-only), a tote bag or folding cart, sunscreen and water.