
Established in 1982, this event was named one of the TOP TEN FLEA MARKETS IN THE U.S. by "Good Housekeeping" Magazine, the BEST SWAP MEET in L. A. by "Los Angeles Magazine, BEST FLEA MARKET in Orange County by "OC WEEKLY" and in 2011 received the Readers Choice award for the best ANTIQUE MARKET by "The Press Telegram".
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The Long Beach Antique Market is less than 25 miles from Hollywood and regularly attracts TV and film stars, singers, dancers, producers and directors. On the 3rd Sunday of any month you might find yourself rubbing elbows with a celebrity. The Long Beach Flea Market has over 800 sellers from across the country, selling everything vintage, collectible and antique.
Reviews (33)
Hannah Zhang
Jun 23, 2022
Chyna L.
Jun 19, 2022
Erick Huerta El Random Hero
Jun 17, 2022
Kirsten Alana Photography
Apr 21, 2022
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 and other comparative markets in LA County and SoCal. But I like that parking is more convenient than at others, there's a good mix of new & old, there's good bathrooms and it's less expensive than others to get into.
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.
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.
D. & D. Explorers
Apr 20, 2022
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.
Emily T.
Feb 26, 2022
Gerald Thomas
Jan 21, 2022
Mary D.
Jan 16, 2022
This is a very cool place to come and check out highly curated vendors and find all kinds of treasures. It isn't a place to really hunt for a lot of deals. I think it's gained a lot of popularity and with an increase in demand comes an increase in value. You will still find very cool one Of a kind items. Bring cash and a wagon or cart. It's pretty big and your back will give out if you don't have something to lug all your items. You can do the whole thing in one day if that's your goal.
Anne Gundry
Dec 21, 2021
Katy O.
Dec 11, 2021
I have been coming here for years. I love this place. I just furnished my apartment with some beautiful pieces that are real word, detailed and old. Beautifully done and unique. The price was great. Heavy and real wood. These pieces will last forever. I also like that I am supporting small business vendors and getting excellent quality.
Candy Dread
Dec 04, 2021
Ellise S.
Nov 26, 2021
Dave Ross
Nov 25, 2021
Mark V.
Nov 21, 2021
Aaron Kramer
Oct 27, 2021
Kay Lew
Oct 17, 2021
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.
Peter Reynolds
Sep 25, 2021
Rod N.
Jul 20, 2021
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.
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.
Stephanie D.
Jun 20, 2021
This is a huge antique market! I didn't realize how big it really was. There were places to shop every where you looked! Also has refreshments and snacks to purchase and has restrooms. $8/person to get in and parking is free. The parking attendants help you find a spot and the lanes are really narrow and hard to navigate the one way lanes. The shops inside are really interesting to see what they have, but some are extremely overpriced.
You can haggle with them, but they don't lower their price much. Not sure if it's because of COVID that their prices are higher, but seems a little crazy to pay high for trinkets.
You can haggle with them, but they don't lower their price much. Not sure if it's because of COVID that their prices are higher, but seems a little crazy to pay high for trinkets.
Marevie R.
Jun 05, 2021
If you're coming to the antique market - bring exact change for entry. I got to the front of the line after waiting in the hot sun - only for the guy to put my $20 in the box and he told me, "Cash only. We don't carry change." And my friend and I was STUNNED. With out even putting up a fight, I knew other people behind me were irritated waiting in line too I did not enjoy this. Granted it was a couple bucks I lost - some of us have had a hard time during this past year. At least the vendors here are nice and want to give you more info about the stuff you're buying.
Jason P.
Jun 05, 2021
I've been a seller at this market several times now. I've had some good days and some bad. But this past fair (the 5th Sunday of May 2021) I had the very unfortunate experience of dealing with a parking usher named Matt. He was very tall, maybe 6'7" or so, with grayish Blondish hair, and a yellow hawaiian shirt. He was having us pull up into our spot and my buddy driving was concerned about the car in front of us being able to open up the back of their van. Matt yelled out "What, did he forget how to drive!?", I said no he's just worried about the car ahead. Mat looked me in the eye and said "I don't care about them!" And proceeded to bark about.
We pulled in and he just kept trying to make me feel bad about the situation (I didnt). Then he said "Oh you must just not care about what I'm saying?" That's when I finally started to talk to him again and explained that of he didn't care about the sellers at sale why should we care about him. When my buddy asked about the space and how we were suppossed to unload while being so cramped in by the guy behind us, he said "How about I just charge you another $120?!" Then he started saying how we had a big truck, and if we had a smaller car like the one guy in the row not in a truck we'd be better off and have more room to load? Was he high or something?
We were in a half ton pickup truck, surrounded by box vans and much larger vehicles. You guys gotta give the sellers more space to load and unload. Somebodies gonna throw their back out bending over to get to their stuff and sue you guys. Later on during the day, he came by shopped our booth. Didn't buy anything, woulda charged him more than double. Anyway, if you keep hiring guys like Lurch over there that "Don't care about the sellers" that's probably not great for business.
Somebody might want to talk to him. Maybe he was having a bad day or just can't take the stress of helping people park their cars? I don't know, it just left a very bad taste in my mouth for the Long Beach sale. Which is a bummer.
We pulled in and he just kept trying to make me feel bad about the situation (I didnt). Then he said "Oh you must just not care about what I'm saying?" That's when I finally started to talk to him again and explained that of he didn't care about the sellers at sale why should we care about him. When my buddy asked about the space and how we were suppossed to unload while being so cramped in by the guy behind us, he said "How about I just charge you another $120?!" Then he started saying how we had a big truck, and if we had a smaller car like the one guy in the row not in a truck we'd be better off and have more room to load? Was he high or something?
We were in a half ton pickup truck, surrounded by box vans and much larger vehicles. You guys gotta give the sellers more space to load and unload. Somebodies gonna throw their back out bending over to get to their stuff and sue you guys. Later on during the day, he came by shopped our booth. Didn't buy anything, woulda charged him more than double. Anyway, if you keep hiring guys like Lurch over there that "Don't care about the sellers" that's probably not great for business.
Somebody might want to talk to him. Maybe he was having a bad day or just can't take the stress of helping people park their cars? I don't know, it just left a very bad taste in my mouth for the Long Beach sale. Which is a bummer.
Dana B.
May 30, 2021
Shelley K.
May 29, 2021
I might consider coming back if you wave the mask requirement. It's absolutely ridiculous to wear them outside. The little power tripped, frightened man? at the gate accused my healthy husband of spreading Covid as he was tying on his bandana. Most of the country is carrying on like normal. Long Beach seems more like paranoid L.A. county than the OC. Most of the sellers are great.
Kathleen J.
Apr 19, 2021
This used to be a great market, but it's become overly popular. Years ago you could find amazing deals, chat with the vendors, and leisurely look at the wares. Now, it is so crowded; hardly any room to walk down the aisles! The price for admission has gone way up and everything is picked over by 9:00 AM. I saw an identical side table I bought 2 years ago for $10, today for $175--and it had a sold sticker on it.
It reminds me of what happened to the Rose Bowl. If you can get there at 5:00AM, it's probably still worthwhile, but for the more casual shopper, it's just not fun anymore.
It reminds me of what happened to the Rose Bowl. If you can get there at 5:00AM, it's probably still worthwhile, but for the more casual shopper, it's just not fun anymore.
Jill McNichols
Mar 17, 2021
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!
Diana V.
Nov 26, 2020
We were there on what we now know was their last show Nov 15th and it's sad to say but I'm Glad to see they finally shut this place down. Since pandemic started and they reopened they never followed any of the guidelines and their rude staff really never cared. They allow people to walk around with no masks, no social distancing between staff or even between their vendors. We didn't last long walking around and by the time we left the cops showed up to shut them down. Don't know if I'll be coming back.
Reb K.
Oct 26, 2020
Awful greedy place The price of admission goes up and up Oct they decided to put arm price up again and when asked why I was told because we can Also they allow large groups of people to stand near toilets Also a lot of people walking around with no masks or not covering there nose Also asked 5 people working there could I bring my dog was told yes by 3 and no by two But lots of people with dogs walking around Greedy greedy people
Lorraine B.
Jun 24, 2020
A must visit! Every 3rd Sunday monthly from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm. $7 admission fee, parking is free! The flea market offers many sellers, a wide variety of unique vintage items, vintage clothing, furniture, plants and more! Make sure to arrive early and leave your day free, it takes several hours to walk the entire flea market. There is so much to see! Masks must be worn at all times, food and drink vendors on site. I can't wait for the next date!
Logan M.
May 15, 2020
So because of virus they are shutdown. But something must change. you have cut down how many dealers you allow there. For one it takes parking away when you hog wild expanding and expanding. And because of current state. we are in less dealers more room for parking and and abiding by social distance directives. You can't. have that many dealers. and people And hope to abide current state rules.
The owners have gotten so greedy over years Now your stuck. by your mistakes. Years ago it was fun but adding 400 dealers ruined it for people. you cram junk into the mix. I do hope the owners do read this and city of long beach does too. At time it had only 100 dealers or less. Thats when it was fun
The owners have gotten so greedy over years Now your stuck. by your mistakes. Years ago it was fun but adding 400 dealers ruined it for people. you cram junk into the mix. I do hope the owners do read this and city of long beach does too. At time it had only 100 dealers or less. Thats when it was fun
Max S.
Dec 22, 2019
You definitely have to get here early for the parking situation. The lot gets full fairly early. Admission costs $7 per person or.50 cents off if you check in, so don't forget to check in when you're paying at the booth. It's really a large antique market, and it's laid out so you can easily walk down each aisle and not miss a thing. There's a jewelry seller I seem to always purchase antique jewelry from. Awesome prices.
But there are many other vendors, so if you are looking for something in particular, I have a good feeling you'll be able to find it here. They have a food and beverage concession stand if you need to get a snack and want a cold beer. Parking: Free
But there are many other vendors, so if you are looking for something in particular, I have a good feeling you'll be able to find it here. They have a food and beverage concession stand if you need to get a snack and want a cold beer. Parking: Free
Nikki O.
Jan 26, 2019
Oh man I wish I had more Sunday's off because I definitely want to come back. I actually can't wait to have my own place so I can start buying more vintage furniture. So much to buy and see. I love all the kitchen plates and bowls. Such a huge selection of old school sets that I remember from my childhood. Toys galore too! From Legos to action figures.
Definitely if you are looking for that old Ninja Turtle set or the missing Pop! That you can't find, I'm pretty sure you can find it here. If you sign up for the email list, you get a discount coupon which is pretty cool. I definitely recommend coming early to make sure you get all the best items early before they are gone.
Definitely if you are looking for that old Ninja Turtle set or the missing Pop! That you can't find, I'm pretty sure you can find it here. If you sign up for the email list, you get a discount coupon which is pretty cool. I definitely recommend coming early to make sure you get all the best items early before they are gone.
Hp C.
Dec 16, 2018
I must admit, this here's a ton of shit. A ton of walking, with peeps squawking over prices and devices to spend so little, but not belittle the crowd of vendors with big spenders not wanting to leave without getting their due, the price of the entrance fee returned back to me. I gets a shit ton of steps on my fitbit, I even moved the bowels to take a public shit, I can't quit. I got my exercise, the wife lightened her wallet, we called it a done day, OI VEY!
Juliette M.
Jun 04, 2018
This is a huge flea market that happens once a month. Starts pretty early about 6am I think. Costs $6 to get in cash. They have atms on site. A big plus is that they serve beer. So you can wander the rows and rows of shops with a beer in your hand. I would say the shops are a mix of old/vintage items, home decor, clothing, artwork and collectibles. I'm sure if you stay long enough and go into a lot of booths you can find what you are looking for.
Some things seemed way over priced for what they were but that obviously varies by stall. I got an awesome old post card of downtown Long Beach from the 1940s for a dollar. So deals are
Some things seemed way over priced for what they were but that obviously varies by stall. I got an awesome old post card of downtown Long Beach from the 1940s for a dollar. So deals are