Great to people watch but vendors are raising their prices and sticking with them. Kinda bummed me out, more of a retail store than a swap meet. Parking is free which is a plus and a $10 entry fee
Great outdoor swap meet with plenty of available walking area for a good workout. Lots of vendors and an impressive offering of antique items for sale. Can be hot in the summer months so be prepared with drinking water/beverages and a hat.
We absolutely love coming here. They have it on the 3rd Sunday of every month. On occasions they have twice a month. They have a beer stand to keep you hydrated. Plenty of Food trucks are located outside. Though there are a lot fairly priced goods, all the booths vary. Bring plenty of water, there are 100's of vendors and there's lots to see.
Always love the flea! Very friendly vendors and good prices for home decor stuff, though many are just kind of selling junk so you have to have a good eye and know what you’re looking for. Not much haggling goes on, but as the day wraps up some are more motivated to sell. Be prepared for heat sun and bugs (some kind of Asian beetle was dive bombing everyone). Worth the drive from LA
This market is huge, I spent four hours there and I don't think I have managed to enter all the stalls. The big selling point for me is the vintage clothing, the quality and the variety is really high, but there are plenty of stalls that sell antique furniture, jewelry and more. Plenty of parking on site, there's a $10 entrance fee to be paid in cash. There are three little ATM machines outside the main entrance, but it costs $5 to withdraw money from there. Inside some merchants take digital payments, but it's always preferred to have cash, they mostly preferred that form of payment. Dogs are not allowed in the market.
Brought my mom here and we both had a pretty good time. The sun got a little hot so we left early but we had already bought some indoor plants (which she loves) and I got some cool jewelry I found cool!! We called it in early since the sun was pretty hot and we brought no water. Other than that we will be back next month :)
After coming to this market about 1/2 a dozen times, I think quality of vendors is overall a little bit less than you find at Rose Bowl, Pasadena CC, and other comparative markets in LA County and SoCal. But I like that parking is more convenient than at others (plus it’s free!), there’s a good mix of new & old, there’s good bathrooms and it’s less expensive than others to get into. (Though EDIT: they raised the prices for 2024). Don’t arrive too early. Vendors do not, so you won’t find everyone set up if you arrive right when this opens. But the bottom line is that it’s a solid option for those who enjoy thrifting and antiquing in greater LA!
Omg, don’t miss this once a month extravaganza. Hundreds of dealers selling everything—lots of vintage clothing and jeans, jewelry, art, midcentury furniture, plants, vintage household decor, rugs—something for everyone. Super easy free parking across the street from the entrance. We saw lots of parents with small babies, convenient for them. Bathrooms were easy and clean. Pro tip: bring a wagon and cash, altho most vendors use Venmo we found. Not a lot of food, but there was a coffee/beer/wine stand, but it had a line. Food trucks and the nicest ice cream vendor right outside the entrance.
What a great vintage flea market! I have to say the variety of sellers and items is amazing. Many of the sellers frequent the other flea markets in the So Cal area but this one is much easier to navigate. It's not too big, I did walk 5 miles but I went back a few times through the aisles. Some of the vendors are a little pricey but overall most are willing to negotiate if the price/item is right. Free parking and admission was cheap. You can park at the North or South end.
This is a huge antique market. I was not expecting it to be this big. So much stuff to look at, I observed a lot of people buying beautiful stuff, very unique items, so much fun. Admission is $10 per person. Parking is free and it's on a college campus parking lot, there are plenty of spaces. Take water and some snacks because there is no food there, and if you want to browse everything, you will get hungry. You can leave and come back just to make sure you get a stamp on the way out , so you can get in without paying another admission fee.
The flea market is smaller in scale compared to the Rose Bowl flea market, but many stalls offer exquisite items, especially jewelry, which would likely appeal to girls. It's reassuring that there aren't many stalls selling clothes. Most of the stalls sell a variety of goods, which is what attracts me the most.
Attended April event and it's worth the time to walk and shop if a resellers or a nostalgic collector. Negotiating is permitted and expected. A pull wagon or cart is allowed to help with your treasures.
Long Beach Antique Market is at Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach by Long Beach Airport once a month on a Sunday. You can find anything you are looking to collect, upcycle and making something else with it, or just for interior design. There is also a few concessions stands to get a snack and places to take a load off your feet. I usually bring a rolling cart or foldable wagon as it's much easier to bring your finds to your car rather than carry it.
Great deals and always room to haggle a few bucks off. During hot days remember to stay hydrated, wear sun screen, comfy shoes, big hat for shade, and bring plenty of cash.
Arrive early! Great place with tons of collectibles and fun things. Go with comfortable shoes it has many vendors to see. Prices from $-$$$. There are ATMs at the entrance, restrooms, free parking and a food stall (typical soda, chips, hotdog, etc.) Gets crowded after 11am so be careful if you take kids, keep them close.
Tons of vendors and great items. Love this place. It is fast paced but it's well worth it to find hidden gems. I'm a vendor there and going to continue to be a vendor there. It's a awesome place.
Treasure hunting at its finest. Bring your water! There is so much to look at. If you think you can make it at 5:30 a.m. you should. I saw a lot of people with a cart or a wagon those people were smart!
Went to the LBC swap meet. What an epic meet. No drama, great vendors with reasonable prices. Worth the trip and some really nice cars. Too many photos to post. But go, worth it
It's been over 20 years since I was at a swap meet. Nothing has changed. Maybe more stalls with plants but the open air stalls were wonderful with lots of treasures. Walking and checking out the variety of old, used, new and fun items was a treat for the eyes! Found a ceramic egg from England that had little chicks in various colors that was too cute to not buy and found the exact one on ebay for more than twice the price. What a nice surprise! Loved these Halloween lamps made of old containers.
I’ve been going to the Longbeach flea market for years. The dealers are consistently good and if you get there early you can find some gems. I collect broadly and often for work so it is good to know that if I am focused I can manifest what I need.
This is a large outdoors antique flea market, With over 200 vendors easily. Walking shoes are a must.
Plenty of parking. 8 dollars admission Restrooms available Food and drinks
We arrived early. About 6am. The line to get in was long but moved quickly. Once in, there are rows and rows of neatly arranged antiques and collectables.
I was there for vintage figures and toys. Not much of that around. However, I did find some figures/toys mixed in with antiques.
Prices were somewhat high. Some were ridiculous, and trying to negotiating with some vendors was unpleasant. One vendor told me that he'd rather bring the item over and over again. Then to sell it to me. Yikes. How sad.
After about an hour of hunting. I finally found some vendors dedicated only to action figures/toys, that were there to sell amd make a deal. Yes !
If your into antiques and higher end collectables. This place is for you. You'll love the assortment of items that are displayed nicel by each vendor.
Also if your like me, and enjoy a good hunt for a good deal, then you'll likev this place too.
Come early or later, but definitely bring good shoes. Its huge.
This is a very large Antique Flea market. The weather is always nice but bring a hat and cart. Lots of Smalls and Jewelry. Also some furniture pieces but Rose Bowl Swap meet has more. The nick knacks are more reasonable here then the Rose Bowl. Dealers are nicer here then Rose Bowl. Also admission is half of Rose Bowl. There is lots of parking. Good Bathrooms. -No Food at this time. Parking is crazy.
Went as a Vendor and it was great! The place was hopping! Such a diverse crowd - it was fun to ppl watch. The wagons ppl used to carry their stuff were amazing! So creative and fun!! Low rider flexi flyers and hopped up ones! There was a Dodger blue wagon and the boombox wagon was fun! Everyone had a good time and bought lots of stuff! I am going again next month!
I always try to go here, bring $6 to get in (exact change gets you in a faster line). Place is huge! I always have something I'm looking for before hand and I always find it there!! Just some tips: 1. Bring cash (some places take card but cash is King). The stadium has ATMs but they charge a lot. 2. Go later in the day (around 11-11:30)..now people say go early to "get the good stuff" I say go later to get the best deal!! Trust me most rather sell the item then pack it up again!! 3. Be sure to haggle. Now my tip on this is don't Lo-ball them...it just upsets the seller. What I found is if you are willing to buy the item at 60% of what they are asking they usually sell it to you with out hesitation.
Great flea market with a huge variety of treasures. Come early to claim a good parking spot or choose to park in the parking structure. Snack bar open for a cold beverage or snack. Bring small bills...the dealers will appreciate it!
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