This weekly rain-or-shine outdoor flea offers an array of antiques, art, and furnishings along with vintage jewelry, denim, and dresses. A feel-good bonus? Proceeds from the $2 admission benefit Fairfax High School and the Greenway Arts Alliance.
Melrose Trading Post, 7850 Melrose Avenue, at North Fairfax Avenue, West Hollywood (323-655-7679 ext. 103 or melrosetradingpost.org).
If it’s the second Sunday of the month, head to Pasadena for a gathering of nearly 2,500 vendors peddling top-notch vintage apparel, housewares, and accessories. In the summer, the going gets hot, so dress the part; and wear comfortable shoes — there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Rose Bowl Flea Market, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, between North Arroyo Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena (323-560-7469 or rgcshows.com).
Hit the Hollywood enclave that Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Umami Burger call home for weekly Sunday fleas hosted by a rotating roster of hip, vintage-savvy pros.
Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard, between Selma Avenue and West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood (space15twenty.com).
Brimming with old-school charm, The Original Farmers Market is worth braving the Grove’s touristy droves if only for a plate of authentic Brazilian food or an NYC-style slice of pizza. But you can shop veggies and other market-fresh accoutrements, too. In business since 1934, it’s the kind of centralized shopping experience that L.A. could use more of. Open daily.
The Original Farmers Market, 6333 West Third Street, at South Fairfax Avenue, Fairfax District (323-933-9211 or farmersmarketla.com).
Worth perusing just for the samples, this mega farmers market goes off every Sunday morning with more than 100 vendors hawking everything from oysters to ethically raised meat and some of the better brunch options in town (one word: tamales).
Hollywood Farmers Market, 1600 Ivar Avenue, between Hollywood and West Sunset Boulevards, Hollywood (323-463-3171 or hollywoodfarmersmarket.net).
The latest from the visionary folks at L.A. City Farm, The Autry Farmers Market brings together local and organic farms, specialty food vendors, fresh flowers, and just-baked goods from Homeboy Bakery to the heart of Griffith Park every Saturday.
The Autry Farmers Market, 4700 Western Heritage Way, at Zoo Drive, Los Feliz (323-667-2000 or theautry.org).
This seasonally curated design show has clothes, paper goods, baubles, housewares, and gourmet edibles, all made in the United States and most made in California.
For dates and locations, go to stateofunique.com.
Three times a year, folks flock downtown to this pop-up marketplace, which attracts dozens of vintage dealers for an expertly curated selection of jewelry, clothing, and accessories.
For dates and locations, go to itsacurrentaffair.com.
Shop vintage clothes, textiles, and accessories at nearly 100 stalls. Finds range from Victorian-era pieces to modern-day goods. Occurs three times yearly; check website for dates.
Santa Monica Vintage Fashion Expo, 1855 Main Street, between Olympic and Civic Center Drives, Santa Monica (415-468-7482 or vintageexpo.com).
Situated at the bottom of the Angels Flight Railway, this storied, 95-year-old market offers a rainbow of produce, can’t-miss burritos, fresh fish, and Chinese food. Insider tip: Spend $10 to get free one-hour parking. Open daily.
Grand Central Market, 317 South Broadway, between West Third and West Fourth Streets, Downtown (213-624-2378 or grandcentralsquare.com).
One of the few L.A. fleas that’s pet friendly, this Santa Monica market has an abundance of curios and giftables (antique lamps, vintage silk robes, and estate jewelry are just a few items to sniff out). Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first and fourth Sundays of every month.
Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market, 3050 Airport Avenue, at South Bundy Drive, Santa Monica (323-933-2511 or santamonicaairportantiquemarket.com).
Although it has a staggering 800-plus vendors, the flea’s grid layout makes it doable in a day. As for the trek, reasonable prices and plenty of elbow room are your rewards. The market is in action the third Sunday of every month; early birds get first dibs for a full hour starting at 5:30 a.m.
Long Beach Antique Market, 4901 East Conant Street, between Clark Avenue and North Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach (323-655-5703 or longbeachantiquemarket.com).
Every Thursday evening April through September, the L.A. City Farm transforms the scenic hilltop that houses storied Japanese restaurant Yamashiro into a bustling night market with live jazz, fresh produce, canned confections, soul food, and panoramic views of the city.
Yamashiro Farmers Market, 1999 North Sycamore Avenue, at Fitch Drive, Hollywood (323-466-5125 or lacityfarm.org).
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