A table at the Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena. Photo by Eli Duke, via Flickr creative commons.

Los Angeles County is known for having great flea markets with something for everyone. Did you know that it’s easy to take transit and bike to go check them out?

Here’s a list of the 14 best flea markets across Los Angeles inspired by Racked LA and Apartment Therapy. For each flea market we suggest bicycle directions from the closest Metro rail stop and note the nearby bicycle friendly streets.

Downtown Los Angeles:

A Current Affair – 860 S. Los Angeles Street

• Schedule: quarterly; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: April 2-3.
• Admission: general admission $12, preview admission $20, weekend pass $28.
• Type: vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: 7th/Metro (Red, Blue and Expo Lines).
• Directions by bike:

• There are dedicated bike lanes on:
  • Main Street and Spring Street coming from the northwest.
  • Grand Avenue and Olive Street coming from the southeast.
  • 7th Street.

Artists & Fleas LA- 647 Mateo Street

• Schedule: Third Saturday and Sunday of the month; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 20-21.
• Admission: Free.
• Type: art, design, vintage and upcycled merchandise.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: 7th/Metro (Red, Blue and Expo Lines).
• Directions by bike:

• S. Central Ave is a nearby north-south bicycle friendly street.

Arts District Co-op Flea – 453 Colyton

• Schedule: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: unknown.
• Admission: Free.
• Type: new and vintage apparel, furniture, jewelry and more.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Pershing Square (Red Line).
• Directions by bike:

• S. Central Ave is a nearby north-south bicycle friendly street.

Pasadena:

Pasadena Community College Flea Market – 1570 E. Colorado Boulevard

• Schedule: first Sunday of the month; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: March 5.
• Admission: Free.
• Type: vintage and antique.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Allen (Gold Line).
• Directions by bike:

• The nearby bicycle friendly streets are:
  • S. Sierra Bonita Avenue running north-south (Allen to Walnut to Sierra Bonita is the best route)
  • S. Hill Avenue running north-south.
  • S. Allen Avenue running north-south.
  • San Pasqual Street running east-west.
  • E California Boulevard running east-west.

Rose Bowl Flea Market – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive

• Schedule: Second Sunday of the month; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 14.
• Admission: $8 general, $10 express (8 a.m. entry), $15 early bird (7 a.m. entry), $20 VIP preview (5 a.m. entry); free for kids 12 and under.
• Type of goods: furniture and clothing, among many other things.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Memorial Park (Gold Line).
• Directions by bike

• The nearby bicycle friendly streets are:
  • Linda Vista Avenue running north-south.
  • Rosemont Drive running north-south.
  • Arroyo Boulevard running north-south.
  • W. Howard Street running east-west.
  • Secto Street running east-west.

Glendale:

Glendale Community College Swap Meet – 1500 North Verdugo Road

• Schedule: Third Sunday of the month; 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 21.
• Admission: Free; parking is $5 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., $2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and free after noon.
• Type: vintage and antique decor, home goods, and miscellaneous items.
• Website.
• Glendale Metrolink Station (Antelope Valley Line).
• Directions by bike:

• If you are arriving from North of the swap meet, N. Verdugo Rd is a north-south bicycle friendly street.

Silverlake:

Silverlake Art/Craft & Vintage -1511 Micheltorena Street

• Schedule: Second Saturday of the month; 12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 13.
• Admission: Free.
• Type of Goods: Vintage, art, handmade, collectibles items.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Sunset and Vermont (Red Line).
• Directions by bike:

• There are dedicated bike lanes on:
  • Sunset Boulevard running north-south.
  • Silver Lake Boulevard running north-south.

Hollywood:

Space 15 Twenty Flea Market – 1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard

• Schedule: Every third Sunday of each month; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: unknown.
• Admission: Free.
• Type of Goods: local designers and vintage clothes, arts and crafts and accessories.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Hollywood and Vine (Red line).
• Directions by bike:

• The nearby bicycle friendly streets are:
  • running north-south on Wilcox Avenue.

West Hollywood:

Melrose Trading Post – 7850 Melrose Avenue (entrance on Clifton and Fairfax)

• Schedule: Every Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 14.
• Admission: $3.
• Type: antique furniture, vintage and new clothing, jewelry and accessories.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Hollywood and Highland (Red Line).
• Directions by bike:

• Willoughby Ave is a nearby bicycle-friendly street running east-west.

Santa Monica:

Santa Monica Airport Antiques & Collectibles – 2900 Airport Avenue

• Schedule: first and fourth Sunday of the month; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 28.
• Admission: First Sunday, $4; fourth Sunday, $5 general admission and $7 early bird.
• Type: vintage furniture, decor, clothing and jewelry.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Culver City (Expo Line).
• Directions by bike:

• The nearby streets with dedicated bike lanes are Ocean Park Boulevard, Rose Avenue and Venice Boulevard.
• The nearby bicycle friendly streets are Ashland Avenue and Airport Avenue.

Venice:

Venice High Flea Market – 13000 Venice Boulevard

• Schedule: Second and forth Saturday of the month; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: February 14.
• Admission: Free.
• Type of Goods: antiques, decor, arts and crafts, vintage clothing and jewelry.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Culver City (Expo Line).
• Directions by bike:

• There are dedicated bike lanes on Venice Boulevard.

Artists & Fleas Venice – 1010 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

• Schedule: First and forth Saturday of the month; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: March 5.
• Admission: Free.
• Type of Goods: art, design, vintage and upcycled merchandise.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Culver City (Expo Line).
• Directions by bike:

• There are dedicated bike lanes on Main Street and Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

Long Beach:

Long Beach Antique Flea Market – 4901 East Conant Street

• Schedule: Third Sunday of the month; 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: Sunday, February 21.
• Admission: $6 general, $12 early bird (entry at 5:30am), free for kids 12 and under; discount of 50 cents offered on website.
• Type: vintage, antiques and collectibles.
• Website.
• Metro Rail Station: Wardlow (Blue Line).
• Directions by bike:

• The streets with dedicated bike lanes are:
  • running north-south on N. Bellflower Boulevard.
  • running east-west on Wardlow Road.
• The bicycle friendly streets are:
  •  N. Clark Ave (north-south).
  • E. Contant Street (east-west).

Woodland Hills:

Melrose Trading Post at Taft – 5461 Winnetka Avenue

• Schedule: Every Saturday of the month; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Next Flea Market: Saturday, February 13.
• Admission: Free.
• Type: vintage clothing, accessories, and home goods.
• Website.
• Metro Station: Pierce College (Orange Line).
• Directions by bike:

How to get all your new treasures home:

Bike East Bay has great tips on how to carry all your goods home by bike:

• Small loads: backpack or messenger bag, handle bar basket or bag or install a front or rear rack on bike
  • “IMPORTANT NOTE: Hanging a bag from your handlebars is a bad idea and should be avoided, as it will affect your steering and may get in the way of the brakes or front wheel.”
• Medium loads: side panniers/saddle bags, can attach to front or rear rack on each side of your bicycle wheel. Also large milk crates fastened securely to your rear rack
• Large loads: attachable trailer or cargo bike

Here are some companies that sell baskets, racks, panniers or other bike carrying devices and explain how to choose which type is right for you:

REI

Amazon

Big Bag Shop

Bike Pretty

Basil Bags

All bicycle directions are for planning purposes only and riders should consult a map and all relevant safety rules here before travel.