I enjoy going to swap meet so I was excited to come check out this one! Admission is super cheap…read moreand there's even discounts for seniors. The area was big with lots of vendors and even food vendors too! It was just nice to walk around and see the great deals people had to offer! There's plenty of parking but I do recommend coming early just in case it fills up for those busy weekends.

PRO-TIP: BRING CASH…read more They have ATM's on site, but of course there's a fee. You need cash to even purchase tickets in, so keep that in mind. There's different prices for different days. On a Sunday afternoon, it was $3 per person. For frequent shoppers and vendors, I think they have stamp cards, which is neat. We had to speed run this trip because we had plans later on in the day, but we saw there was a swap meet across the street from the Brazilian restaurant that we were getting brunch at and nothing prepared us for how MASSIVE it is. I grew up going to swap meets, with one down the street for me, but this is hands down the BIGGEST one that I've been to. So big that my friends and I got split up immediately and it was somewhat difficult to find each other and leave towards the end since there's just rows and rows and aisles and aisles each and which way you turn with some dead ends here and there. There's food vendors and of course, lots of trinket, electronics, thrifted, home goods, and so much more. There's plants, fresh fruit, nuts, a neat little accordion (not sure what it's called but it's antique looking and little mechanical bits and pieces to it) that a performer had, jewelry, toys, video games, unique artwork, school supplies, clothes, etc. Before entering, we saw a vendor selling 6 pieces of clothing for $10. Friend got a bunch of accessories and jewelry for under $20. I got a cool 2 headed T-rex for $2. Some cool things were vintage Beanie Babies and the Panda Express restaurant signs? I would love to come back here and thoroughly parse through everything. Get there early in the morning and then spend hours here.

LETS BE HONEST... It's a swap meet, people will cut you in…read moreline for produce, people may not share the same language as you and you have to carefully choose your produce BUT IT IS WONDERFUL giving your money to people over corporations. It's fun to go and find new varieties of fruit you didn't know existed. I do with some Pitaya was buyable but we got other items. We got some tacos, refreshing drinks and plants. We always go for the plants. I got 5 tomato plants and they're thriving. $4 each! Usually you can work on deals. We go to explore and get sunglasses and anything for tourists coming to visit. MAKE SURE IF YOU BRING YOUR DOG IT ISNT WALKING ON THE HOT PAVEMENT or I'll definitely judge you. It's hot as hellllll there. Keep the dogs at home or in your bag or wearing shoes.

One of my favorite swap meets to visit on the weekends! Parking is plentiful, but it definitely…read moregets packed during peak hours, so be prepared to drive around a bit before finding a spot. Admission is very affordable--only $1 per person (I remember when it used to be about fifty cents They're typically open early morning and close around 2 PM on weekends, and they're only open on Saturdays & Sundays. What I love most about this place is the variety. There are rows and rows of vendors selling just about everything you can imagine. From fruit trees and fresh produce to yard sale treasures, mattresses, furniture, and even brand-new items it's like a giant treasure hunt. If you enjoy browsing and negotiating, many vendors are open to bargaining on prices. There are also plenty of food and drink stands if you need a snack while walking around. The restrooms are available and surprisingly clean and well stocked. Overall, it's a great place to shop, explore, and definitely get your steps in because there's so much to see. I'd highly recommend checking it out if you enjoy swap meets or bargain hunting.

Rating is for my one-time experience here on a Saturday morning, and mostly on the hunt for fabric…read more This spot was a recommendation through Reddit to find cheap and good quality fabric / thread / zippers / and other sewing supplies instead of going to a larger corporation like Michael's since Joann's closed. I find swap meets to be kind of entertaining. Lots of knick knacks to sort through, kids toys and clothing, random things to see, and maybe you'll find something you didn't know you were looking for. I was specifically here for the fabric, and came across a few booths selling huge rolls and cutting them by the yard for roughly $1-$3 a piece. They had a wide variety from silk to velvet to cotton to fleece to linen to glittery mesh fabrics with lots of different prints. I chose a variety of floral patterns and a striped linen fabric. There was another booth that sold huge rolls of thread, zippers, bobbins, needles etc. you name it! Bought more stuff here. Including the admission fees ($1/person), I probably spent just under $20 for a bunch of fabric and sewing supplies. Looking forward to my next trip here!!

La Paisita - Cynthia National City Swap Meet…read more Space 262 Great variety of pet supplies, including collars, leashes, pet clothing, and more. They also carry cleaning supplies, a large selection of plants (non-citrus), and an impressive assortment of herbal teas. Easy to find at Space 262. A convenient spot with many everyday essentials in one place.

I haven't been here in over 10 years! Wow this place has not changed. Great price $10 per adult and…read more$1 per kid, under 4 years old is free. Cash preferred but they take cards. There are three screens; playing different movies and plenty of parking spots. They are open Friday to Sunday for the drive in movies. They also occupy this space for swampmeet on certain days. Pro: lots of parking spots, bathroom for use, snack bar (cash only); friendly staff. Con: depends on the day and movie; it can get super packed, the entrance to purchase tickets can get long and extend to the streets; can be dangerous if no one pays attention. Bathroom is outdated, sometimes no hand soap or they run out of bathroom tissues or napkins. Other than that; such a great deal for new movie releases and in the comfort of your car. You can bring snacks, food etc; I always bring a pillow and blanked for extra comfort. Make sure to bring a radio if you don't want your car battery to die. I got one from Amazon for $20; such a great bargain and great system.

$1 admission, good prices, good selection, limited new items on a Wednesday. May be different on…read moreweekends, found a few items to buy at good prices. Would go back again when in the area.

I dunno why but the gummy worms here taste so much better than the ones in the States. Make sure to…read moreswoop a bag if you like candy.

This is an awesome place to get a little bit of everything. From different types of cheeses, to…read moreMexican candies and pots and pans. I would suggest haggling to get a good price. I loved walking through here so many different sights and sounds. The people who work here are very helpful and friendly.

If you are into hand-forged iron art, I found an itinerant gift shop for you: Iron Eyez. I fell in…read morelove with this craftswomanship (because they are all creations of iron artist Lisa Smalley) at the Little Italy farmers market, but you can find the magical stand in other local farmers markets or wineries. Also if you are into wine or have wine lovers friends, the products she create make perfect gifts, especially the original candelabras and those racks with decorative bottles. Everything is hand-welded and the patinas are also applied by hand over wrought iron. I found this very original and nice to the environment along with the pocket!

NOW AT SPORTS ARENA.. Love the swap meet, I've been going for over 20 years. Most of those years…read morewere at Qualcomm less that a mile from my house, huge free parking, nice flat lot awesome. Then the college, santee and chula vista. Santee was awful, chula was OK but now at the sports arena (sorry I still call it that) was great can't wait till the next one. I always use their 2 for one coupons so it makes the 5 dollar parking fee less annoying .I would like to see more than 3 meets per year but will take the 3 they have. Thanks to everyone involved in putting this event on, see ya on labor day

4 stars for cheap entry and inexpensive food. If it was more organized then it'll be 5 stars…read more HOURS: - Every Weds from 2pm - 9:30pm - We arrived at 6:30 and saw some vendors packing up at 7:30. - If you want the best availability, it's best to come early. (Sellers are there by 11am to set up) COST: - Entry is $2 without coupon. - Coupon can be found on their website. You MUST print a physical copy to receive $1 off. - Children under 12 is free. - Early entry at 12pm cost $5 (according to the coupon) PARKING - Plenty of free parking VENDORS: - New and Pre-owned vendors. Mainly second-hand. - You can find new items like electronics (phone chargers, speakers, etc), kitchen appliances, tools, household items (shampoo, detergent), socks, succulents - Fruit vendors (A bag of oranges for $5, A bag of bananas for $1) FOOD TRUCKS: - $0.99 fish tacos! -The first food truck is located directly down the aisle from entry, look for the white truck on your right. The menu said $1.50 for fish tacos but we were charged $1 and adobada for $1.75, Horchata for $3. The tacos here were tasty and had a mound of cheese toppings. The fish were cut in chunks. Each picnic tables had a bottle of salsa verde and red salsa. -The second truck, was more popular, Mariscos El Jefe Seafood located in the very back center. There's a sign advertising 0.99 cent fish tacos. Fish tacos here were also tasty without the mound of cheese and the fish was served whole. Their sauces are located on the side of the truck behind the cashier. The sauces are creamy in orange and green flavor. -There's a food truck for mini churros for $3 a bag. Freshly made. Yummy with cinnamon sugar on the outside. You can add additional toppings for $0.50. -Food truck for elotes (corn in cup). Another vendor sells corn on a cob. -Many more food options! TIPS: - Bring cash - Print the coupons - Bring a wagon in case you score some big items. - Although it's brightly lit, most individual second hand vendors will not have additional lighting and are on the ground or tables in piles. Bring a flashlight or head lamp to be hands free. - Go early to score the best items.