Are you shopping for antiques, collectibles, used furniture, vintage clothing, fashion accessories, books, dolls, hand made crafts, old record albums, art, plants, jewelry, etc.? Do you like to 'window shop'? Do you enjoy negotiating over prices? Are you looking for a place to spend an enjoyable day just people watching?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then check out the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market.

The Rose Bowl Flea Market And Swap Meet, at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena Ca. 91103, is probably the largest and most famous swap meet held in California. On the second Sunday of each month, rain or shine, over 1,800 vendors from all over the country set up their booths and spaces in order to display and sell merchandise. Parking is plentiful and free and admission prices are low.

There are bargins galore and the people watching entertainment factor alone is worth the price. You will see people from all walks of life, dressed in every imaginable way, speaking numerous languages all scurrying from vendor to vendor searching for the best bargins. The vendors are all very friendly and happy to talk about their wares. Many of them are real characters and a lot of fun to deal with.

The best thing about the Rose Bowl Flea Market is the hugh variety of items that can be found, there is something for almost everyone. Very few people leave empty handed and many people leave with their cars, SUVs or trucks filled with items, many of which they would not have been able to find anywhere else.

David G. Hallstrom, Sr.
USA City Directories