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Right in the heart of Southern California, between Los Angeles and Orange County, you'll find the Long Beach Antique Market. Also known as the Long Beach Flea Market, this is a great place for anyone looking for outdoor furniture, secondhand decor, antiques, and an array of garden ceramics and statuary. The market reflects the region's famous patio-living culture, offering an eclectic and extensive selection of items to enhance any outdoor or indoor space.
Since it first opened in 1982, Lynn and Donald Moger have been in charge of the Long Beach Antique Market. The event is held on the third Sunday of each month at Veterans Stadium and has grown in both size and reputation. The Mogers are committed to authenticity, which is why they have a 20-year rule in place. This ensures that items like Fiestaware and classic '50s Pyrex bowls are genuine and not recent reproductions.
The market covers more than 20 acres and is a hive of activity with over 800 vendors. The vendors have a wide variety of items, including chic and unique antiques, collectibles, and vintage pieces, all at great prices. The market's got something for everyone, from furniture and jewelry to vintage clothes, kitchenware, collectibles, art, garden architectural, metalware, lighting, and more.
The Long Beach Antique Market is more than just a shopping destination. It's a cultural hotspot, regularly featured in documentaries and TV series for its unique character and diverse offerings. It got a lot of attention when it was featured in an episode of HGTV's "Flea Market Flip." The show featured teams competing to find and transform items from the Long Beach flea market, showing how the market can be repurposed in creative ways.
Lara Spencer, co-host of ABC's Good Morning America and a flea market fan, often can be seen exploring the aisles of the Long Beach market on Sunday mornings. The market's appeal goes beyond just the items you can find there. It's a great source of inspiration and creativity. Lynn Moger remembers seeing an old railroad car repurposed as a coffee table and vintage filing cabinets transformed into a stylish bedroom dresser. One of the unique features she points out is the convenience of "real toilets" that enhance the visitor experience.
With its sunny beachside location and popular beer vendors, the Long Beach Antique Market exudes a street fair atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike flock to the market not only to shop, but also to enjoy a leisurely stroll while basking in the soothing ocean breeze. Held rain or shine, this monthly event has become a beloved tradition, offering a slice of Southern California culture and a unique shopping experience all rolled into one.
Max Norton
7th May 2015 at 02:12Smaller and more manageable than the Rose Bowl but still has stalls and stalls of incredible treasures.
Tommy Bridges
3rd February 2016 at 15:56This 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. Beer to buy and other treats!
Deborah Byrd
26th June 2016 at 21:25An all day affair. Tons of treasures to be found and bargained for. Lots of free parking. Lots of twists and turns you’d swear you must’ve missed a spot. There is an entrance fee, it costs more to be an early bird. but that’s when all the good stuff is out and a less crowded. They have food and beer (!!). Suggest bringing cash for haggling, and just overall ease of transactions.
Also, words of advice for newbies: it’s one Sunday a month (the third), plan accordingly (vehicle space, cash, food..etc) and if you see something you absolutely cannot live without, buy it!! Guaranteed it’ll almost always be gone by the time you decide you want it.
Melanie Hawkins
1st August 2016 at 19:49Glassware, kitchenware, handcrafted furniture of every style from every part of any century, but especially the middle of last. Dolls, toys, comics, lamps, crystal chandeliers, retro rings, cameo brooches, rhinestones, faux fur, coats, paintings, posters, sculptures and $1 baby succulents. This place is huge, $6 to enter unless they’re running a promo, and just one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning.
Kathryn Wagner
15th May 2017 at 21:04I love how well curated this market is! It’s easy to manage because of the layout and the vendors are very friendly. Go early as it gets hot!
Charles Robins
14th March 2020 at 19:21Great flea market , but anyone expecting to enjoy the ” sea breeze ” will be very disappointed , it’s 5 miles from the beach