This review is for the NONGSHIM pop-up that occurred on 9/21!! It was not promoted as an event that was happening INSIDE the Melrose Trading Post so we were unaware of the entrance fee ($6) until we got there. However, the staff from Nongshim was so nice and accommodating and provided us with samples to try over the fence. He was so thorough in explaining all the flavors available to try and even provided us with the full experience while handing the ice cream over the fence. Then, we took a survey for the little keychain!! Thank you Nongshim for curating the mini experience at Melrose Trading post :) read more

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Cute flea market with a variety of clothing, jewelry, and craft vendors. Food options are limited & just okay; nothing that makes me want to return, but worth checking out once. Admission is $6 or $7 I believe. Not sure about on-site parking, but there's plenty of metered parking nearby. read more

Guys- save your money and don't pay the entrance fee because I'm not sure if this market is worth it! I'm a trinkets, art, kitchenware-type antiquer/thrifter and maybe this place is better for those looking for clothing. I couldn't find much good stuff. I got a few overpriced vintage post cards, a mini wooden picture frame, and a handful of Christmas ornaments. Most everything cost so much and wasn't really good quality vintage, I think you're better off trying elsewhere like the rose bowl or a vintage mall. I did, however see TWO CELEBRITIES which was hilarious. First time going, too! read more

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Oh, it has been years since I was last here at the Melrose Trading Post so I checked it out last Sunday. I still like it, but it has been more commercial than ever. I guess that's what it is. I didn't see as many vintage pieces as I used to, but it was still nice to walk around. read more

Always fun at the Melrose Trading Post. Whenever it's hot or blazing hot or overcast the Trading post always has shirts I need and great food. read more

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My cousin, a friend, and I were trying to figure out how to spend the last few hours in LA without going far from the airport and the Melrose Trading Post popped up on Yelp. It was easy to pay the online entrance fee ($6 per person) and they have valet parking so you don't even have to worry about it. I think it was fun to browse - from the outside looking in it didn't look like much, but once you get inside and continue to walk further in then you'll quickly become overwhelmed by the amount of vendors and food options available. While there was a lot of temptation to buy clothes, to buy posters, or to buy pins, we resisted as much as we could, but if we didn't have to think about our luggage space then I'm sure we could've easily found something for all of us. Overall, the experience for the first time was fun and there was a bunch of creative things in one location. If you're a fan of thrifting or outdoor markets then this is a fun stopping point when you're in the area. read more

Vintage, modern and more! I absolutely love this show! It's every Sunday and they have valet parking! Lots of vendors, music, good eats, great people watching! Rows and rows of stuff; plan 2-4 hours at least if you like to take your time and see everything. I've found so many cool things here! Aside from that, I love to see the creativity that people show through their business. My friend is a DJ and he found a couple performance jackets here that he still wears for shows. This is definitely a cool way to spend a Sunday if you're in LA! Wear a hat for sure! read more

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Was my first time coming here, grabbed a coffee and browsed around for a bit. Some places looked cool but it really is a lot of overpriced stuff. The worst part was this one vendor who claimed to sell "vintage" 80s jewelry. Most of it felt so cheap and it was obviously poor quality, no way it lasted from the 80s. The lady there was also so rude. I made the mistake of asking a question, she wouldn't look me in the eye and her tone made it clear she was annoyed by me- no idea why, I was very polite. My friend was with me and was also confused as to why this lady was acting like that. At one point when walking by me she rudely bumped into me and couldn't bother to apologize, so we just left. read more

I have always been curious about this open-air market (founded in 1997) selling vintage goods and I always see a huge crowd whenever I drove past Fairfax High School. [Hours]: Every Sunday at Fairfax High School from 9 AM to 5 PM. [Parking]: There's limited on-campus parking and the entrance is via Fairfax & Clinton (right turn only northbound on Fairfax); however, I ended up finding plenty of metered parking spots at Melrose Avenue & Fairfax Avenue (right next to a gas station). [Admission]: $5 per person and the exit guard can stamp the back of the hand and guests can re-enter by just showing their hands. [Amenities & vendors]: There are approximately 100+ vendors and half a dozen food trucks. Vendors include jewelry and accessories (20%), vintage clothing (mostly jeans) & local designers & accessories (30%), apothecary such as candles (20%), plants (10%), local artists (10%), and antique & home decors (10%). Few vendors that caught my attention were vintage Levi's, boots, and vintage T-shirts. Food trucks got few solid options, but nothing really stood out. I circled the entire market and left in 30 minutes. While it is an ultimate destination for vintage clothing, antique selection is quite disappointing comparing with Rose Bowl Flea Market or The Pasadena City College Flea Market. Personally it's one-and-done stop as I don't live close enough or have desire to overpay for vintage clothing AND not to mention difficult parking and $5 entrance fee. read more

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FUN!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ! This is the ultimate art and wine festival minus the wine. Everyone is so friendly, endless booths/vendors with very well priced unique items. Bring cash and prepare to spend about 3 hours minimum exploring. Clean restrooms, good music, great food and limited free valet parking available. read more

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This place is so fun! I was visiting from out of town and my family indicated we should go here since they know I love to thrift. There is a nice mix of vintage designer brand clothing saved from a black trash bag in the back of someone's closet. There are a lot of small businesses and an abundance of artists selling their artwork for reasonableish prices. Go see the guy who makes CLOCKS out of your favorite books!!!! Across from him is an artist who makes really neat futuristic paintings. That said, there are also a metric ton of people claiming to be a 'handmade small business'... and its a bold-faced lie as I was wearing one of the necklaces on their display which was purchased for $10 on Amazon that they were selling for $20 and while I was looking the woman would not move from me - as in she stood there on the other side of very cheap costume jewelry attempting to be passed off as "vintage repurposed jewelry", with her arms crossed, while I was just perusing. You absolutely will get a lot of that... while across the sidewalk from this was another person was legitimately selling vintage repurposed jewelry that was a variety of unique one-of-a-kind 60's-80's era jewelry. Not too much in the way of food so just go to Canter's when you're finished. Parking is really difficult - we had to park in the adjacent neighborhood. You have to buy tickets to get in as well. read more

I come for art and random unique clothing pieces. I always find something cool here - 6 bucks for entrance and a variety of things- parking is a little tough but they have valet now!! On the south end. read more

What a wonderful weekend adventure in the Melrose/Fairfax area. You do need to pay to get in, but it's a nominal fee for the fun and steps you'll get in return. My partner likes to hunt for cool finds, while I'm walking up and down and all around to hit my daily 10k. There are a ton of clothes and household/personal Knick knacks here, along with some shoes and food. You'll find plenty of personal crafts and baked goods. There's music and art, as well. It can get busy here, so come early to beat the crowd. You'll also beat the heat, especially during the summer/fall months. The event happens every weekend at the high school. Park on the street anywhere around the area. read more

I love vintage and antique stores and have for years wanted to go to Melrose Trading Post. I finally made this past Sunday and was disappointed. It felt more like an over priced yard sale. I stop at one vendor's booth and she totally ignored me. I tried to get her attention several times to inquire about a hand mirror. The first she was unpacking looked at me and continued unpacking and the second time when I made eye contact she hurriedly put her head down. It was weird so I decided to just leave. For the most everyone else was very friendly. I will admit I was at first disappointed about paying the entry fee; but once I saw that the proceeds goes towards their art classes I was glad to contribute. read more

Lots of vendors on site but a lot of spots selling items with many stains. Free parking but you have to buy a ticket to get in

A lot of vendors and huge selection. A lot of things are pricy however, but a very interesting, vintage experience to say the least.

$6 entry for what? Cash only!? Its not about the money, why make it inconvenient for the customer ? That's come to shop from the vendors ?? There are other markets that are free all over LA!! read more

Don't know what to do on a Sunday? Well visiting Melrose Trading Post is an excellent option, not only do they have unique finds but you'll be able to spend your day in the sunny outdoors and great ambience. Parking: might be a bit of a hassle, there's parking within Fairfax High School but was full upon visiting, so had to drive around the annexing residential neighborhoods for a spot. Tickets: available online for $5 but includes an extra $2 service fee. Having bought online tickets has its perk as you don't have to wait in line to buy and enter. Especially if you arrive past noon, it's a long waiting line. Vendors: Wide selection of trinkets and treasures galore. Anything for yourself or perfect to find a unique gift. You will find the cutest indoor plants, jewelry, sunglasses, dream catchers, books, purses, beauty products, chakra stones, incense, and have I mentioned lots of vintage clothes! Plenty dresses, jean jackets, fringe, sequins just about it all. You'll be sure to spend hours browsing around exploring it all. Highly recommend bringing water, sunglasses and that sunblock as you'll be sure to leave with a suntan. Prices: A lil on the higher end for used clothes, as compared to your garage sale or thrift store. But there's that slight room to bargain. Also come prepared with either cash or Venmo as most vendors don't accept card. Food : Food trucks! Also stands with vegan milkshakes, lemonades, iced coffee and donuts. A perfect pick-me-up to finish enjoying your outing. read more

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Best place to find a wide range of everything really. From pottery, paintings, rugs, jewelry, vintage clothing, fragrance, candles, plants, coffee purveyors, foods, etc. It's all HERE. Entrance is $5 cash at the door or u can buy your entrance fee online with a $2 processing fee. Most vendors take cc & venmo. Others might offer zell, apple pay, etc. You can find parking on a nearby residence street, might take some hunting as the trading post attracts a good crowd. Possibly one of my favorite places to go and look around on a Sunday morning. read more

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Update from my 9months ago trip Yall really need to be checking your parking employee they think they own the place. They are repugnant, rude and on a power trip. It is honestly the last time I try to come to your flea market From a nice Sunday am to an another disappointment. Go to Long Beach, Pasadena or Palm Springs.. it's worth the drive This isn't worth anything read more

My partner told me about this place so we checked this spot out to do some Christmas shopping. Here was our experience one Sunday morning. Ambiance: * Parking | Street Parking but they also do inside parking as well (free but they take tips) * Feels | You're not in the glamorous Hollywood area. Just your grassroot blue collar area. The highschool is pretty big and room for plenty of vendors from art, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and food. Great place to enjoy a Sunday stroll. Products: I dig it. There were over 200 vendors and was fairly impressed with them. Many of them with reasonable prices (I just wish I had more money). Customer Service: Dope! People were friendly and helpful. Overall: 4.5 Stars | I dig it. Plenty of vendors, friendly people, and great vibes. I do wish to come back once COVID-19 to get the whole experience (musicians and more food vendors). Other than that, a great LA gem. Advice: * Don't forget to tip the parking ushers. * They take cash ($5 entry fee unless you're on a vendor's guest list) read more

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Worth a visit once in a life time. Been there done that. Buy candles from 20 different stalls or tee shirts from 20 stalls - or plants from a dozen stores, the you are pretty much done. read more

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The perfect place to look for homemade gifts, jewelry, and furniture! I've been coming to the MTP for about 4 years now and I think it has only gotten better over the years. When I first came it was pretty much ALL vintage clothes and used furniture. But recently I've been finding more unique pieces including handmade clothes. I love seeing all the unique things people make and especially like looking for gifts here or bringing visiting friends. Make sure to bring $5 cash for entry and it's also helpful to have it with vendors too to avoid extra credit card fees. Parking is always a nightmare because it's Melrose on Sunday so the earlier you can get there usually the better. read more

What a cute vintage flea market located in the city of Los Angeles. My boyfriend and I set out to go and visit a few vendors on a Sunday (during COVID) and really enjoyed ourselves. Prior to our visit we made sure to withdraw some cash from our bank (there's a $5 cash only fee upon entering). Although the entrance fee is a bit pricey I appreciate the fact that most proceeds go to special school programs. Such a great cause to donate to! We looked for parking within the residential streets and walked on over to the market. Most of the vendors we came across here accept Venmo/Zelle which is a huge plus! You can find everything from gently used clothes, candles, dried flowers to gently used books for all you bookworms out there. Once we were finished with our shopping we visited the school courtyard that had a handful of food/coffee vendors. We enjoyed the thai food truck that was present during our visit. We had such fun time strolling through the place on a Sunday. We plan on returning back in the future. read more

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Fun to browse and walk around- lots of interesting things! Clothes, vases, record players, shoes. Keep in mind that they're all used or thrifted, prices can be higher than you think. Very welcoming atmosphere. read more

$5 admission price goes to school programs. They often have discount coupons online. Free valet parking if you get there before it fills up!! Loved the main stage area with bands and food booths under a beautiful old tree. Some stalls with unique interesting items and vendors at reasonable prices. Also some stalls with overpriced junk. Relaxed fun inclusive vibe. read more

Melrose Trading Post - Crawford playing the main stage this morning!! - Flea Markets Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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You pay $5 to enter this huge flea market which is clean & widespread. There are so many different vendors that sell a variety of items with the major ones being clothes, art, and candles. They also have food trucks so you can refuel from all the shopping. If you have never been, I would suggest going once for the experience. read more

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Absolutely love this flea market! Lots of diverse merchants with interesting items for sale and good food trucks for a quick bite. It's the biggest flea market I've been to and I walked away with some great finds. Parking can be a challenge, so definitely go earlier in the day or close to opening. You can also walk down Melrose and check out the other businesses in the area! Highly recommend checking out this place if you're in LA! read more

First time here! How fun! One of my favorite vendors, Urban Geometry, is here and my main reason why I came. Beautiful hanging planters with air plants and hanging crystals. See my pictures :-) I came across so many other cute booths. One of them being Ortiz succulents... Gorgeous plants whether you're looking for hanging plants, big potted plants, small plants and succulents, etc.... Such beautiful fresh healthy looking plants. I took home 8 new succulents for $20 (or you can get 4 $10 or 1 for $3). Great great prices! Such nice people! read more

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Went there to just look around but I ended up being very Impressed by what Melrose had. Food, nice clothing, stuff thst people will love. Great place will go there again read more

What a cute and fun way to spend your Sunday morning! Checked out a few vendor stalls and came across Nou which had lovely smelling candles! One even reminded me of childhood and would you know it, the owner was a very lovely gal from New Zealand -so very close to my roots of Australia. No wonder the smells were familiar. They are $25 each or 2/ $45 I'm pretty sure. Supporting local merchants is big in Los Angeles so I'm glad that this fun trade post exists. There's yummy food trucks if you want a snack and I do suggest to bring a bit of cash. Some vendors do take card which is great, but not guaranteed so be prepared :) When I went it was a bit gloomy out and I enjoyed it a bit more since the sun wasn't out too strong. People and staff were very kind and I found parking on Melrose pretty quickly. Highly suggest to check it out with some girlfriends or friends in general. It's a total scene for some and people were really dressed up others were casual. Have fun and enjoy all the interesting items! read more

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A wonderful place to find your hidden gems! There's so many talented artists and creators selling their beautiful pieces! It's a really fun to come to on a Sunday to roam around with your friends to go shopping or just eat at the food court. There's a lot of different vendors selling from plants, jewelry, art canvases to pet supplies. If you're visiting LA, this place is a MUST VISIT! Oh it's super dog friendly here too! Entrance is $5, parking is based on tips. Try to get here early, lines get super long to enter and parking is hard to find around 12-3pm. read more

Hipsters and MIllenials rejoice: this is the Farmer's Market for you. Lots of customized and upcycled clothing, furniture, books, accessories, home decor etc. that will fit right in these minimal esthetics. There is an entrance fee. read more

Opened on sundays.. $5 to get in. Lots of great stuff to look at and purchase. Lots of cute, inexpensive jewelry. consignment clothes/stuff. They have performers singing near the food carts. Pretty neat! Cute dog friendly as well! Bathroom line can get long but seem to move pretty fast. read more

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$5 admission fee but re-entry is allowed. So many different booths from clothes, furniture, jewelry, art, plants and so so much. Lots and lots of vintage stuff. Lots of cool stuff to check out. We were wandering around for 2 hours and I didn't even realize that much time has passed. No shade so be prepared that you're gonna sweat. They have an area with live music and food with mats that you can sit on and people watch. Really enjoyed this place. read more

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Great Sunday Funday place to hang out with friends, especially during the lockdown. The vendors are super nice and willing to help. A variety of merchants with cool knick-knacks. I love places like Melrose Trading Post where there is no pretense - just Cali people chillin and showing love. Go early before mid-day the sun is no joke - bring water if not, there is plenty of refreshments. Enjoy read more

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If you are into the style that's going on right now which is thrift store 90s, mom jeans and grunge, this is a good place to wade through the massive amount of vendors with pop-up tents. I'd do the free valet parking. Tickets are $5 if you have cash. It wasn't my vibe but I'm sure a lot of people would enjoy it. read more

I dislike the smell of incense and this was the worst place to go to. There were many clothes and items you can check out. However, the incense made my experience here unenjoyable. I couldn't focus on what I wanted to buy. They also charge an entrance fee which I greatly dislike. I ended up not purchasing anything and just wasted my money on an entrance fee. At least I know not to go back here. read more

I am done with this place. It used to be only $2.00 to enter and you had a lot of good deals all around. Now, since post-Covid, it climbed to $3.00, then $5.00, and now $6.00!!! It wouldn't be so bad, but when I heard that residents near the flea market get in free, and I'm a resident, I asked for my free entry, but they told me NO, only people on the same street as the flea market get in free, even though I am literally across the street! Totally unfair! Also, good deals are virtually nowhere to be found anymore, as prices have also risen for vendors as well as shoppers. Factor in also that I have traveled all over the country and around the world and have been to much bigger and better flea markets for free, no less, then this to me becomes totally not worth attending anymore. So sorry, but goodbye, Fairfax High School. I won't miss you! read more

I highly recommend this spot! If you love vintage, food, art, fashion, plants, music, then u should definitely visit here when you're in LA! It's only open on Sundays so there's a handful of people who go, but I would definitely come back. There's also a fee to enter, but it's affordable! Especially when you're coming in and staying for a while. The only con I would say is the parking.. we went around 11AM-12PM and the Parking was full so we parked on the street. We were both surprised we needed more than 1 hour!! Gotta come back soon. read more

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