Pretty fun place for a stroll. never know what treasure you will find at flea markets! there will be good days, then there will be days you dont find anything but that's ok, you went for a walk. that's a win, right?! pretty sunny usually. can get pretty hot, bring a hat. all kinds of stuff. a lot of used toys and little figurines. i love finding disney princess or super mario toys in the piles. got great deals on some cute stickers lot of food mexican food stands. desserts, drinks, fruits, hot food entrees lot of street parking around, can walk into there read more

First timer here with my kids. 2$ per person but under 8 is free. Parking is hard to find, street parking available, but have to pay the meters past 12pm. Hours are 5am to 5pm. We walked in the parking lot where there's many tents up and selling things. We walked around for a little bit, then realized we weren't even in the flea market yet? The entrance is where you pay. So we were walking around outside of the flea market? Idk it was confusing but once we got inside, we were able to look at better quality items? I guess? Lol it was kinda hilarious, Anyways, we had watermelon and pineapple drinks, bro it was SO DELICIOUS! 5$ for a regular size then large was like 7$ or something? My daughter got some squishes and keyboard thing that lights up. read more

ilove the laney college flea market but they should call it the laney college stolen bicycle exchange. Everytime i go there i see or hear someone fighting with a vendor claiming their stolen bikes back. Theres alot of that going on there, and i will say that more than once ive seen the rightful owner of a bike actually get his or her bike back! People are a trip! Sometimes they get their bike back untouched, sometimes alot of the parts had been swapped with a different bike (im guessing to try to disguise the bike from its owner), and they argue, threaten, intimidate and even literally go to blows over these bikes. Its like the cantina in star wars, bunch of freaks over there. It is very entertaining the same way that watching "cops" on tv is entertaining. Check it out! Wear latex gloves and be ready for anything. read more

A happy Sunday adventure I've never been to this flea market. Haven't been to one since Marin city's was closed. It was a beautiful afternoon just walking around with happy people.Some bargains some not so much but the fun is in the haggling but not much here everyone has their price and that's it . Lots of different things from clothing to tools to jewelry and household products and personal care stuff . Everyone was in a happy mood seems like a fun place to be . I hope to return. There s music and plenty of food if your hungry everyone is so nice . read more

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There is no more parking space we stayed there for 3 hours and they told us to look somewhere else like whattt .

Lots of traffic lots of people lots of vendors lots of fun Pure co-Copia of different items that you can find here at the flea market. Also, if you were selling, there's lots of buyers and lots of traffic very busy flea market. read more

Tamales Emelyn beet and carrot fresh squeezed juice, mixed (beet and carrot) medium $8 juice. Yum. Very sweet. Pupusa $3.00 each, with lots of cabbage. Such a meal! read more

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Recently here with a friend as vendors. We got there at 4:30am and they took forever to open and get folks checked-in for spot. Some cars that arrived after us were allowed to bypass the check-in process. Although the charge $40 per parking stall most vendors took up way more spaces than... Our vendor neighbors were not friendly at all. We had realistically priced older household items but sold more than our neighbors with newer over-priced stuff--they didn't like that. Over-ll a good experience. Not too many folks attending the market this day. read more

Update - Parking The fenced in lot of Laney College, on E. Eighth St. & 5th Ave., was locked and empty. You can go into the Peralta Community College District lot from E. Eighth Ave., just past the estuary, to park for free but you might need to wait for a a lot to open. There's an attendant who directs traffic. Today is Mother's Day and there were tons of people at the Flea Market buying an assortment of goods: toiletries, clothing, electronics, comforters, plants, vegetables, power tools, bicycles, etc. ***Gilberto's Roasted Peanuts is the main reason to go. Maria & Beto work hard and roast the peanuts on-site. These are truly the BEST in-shell peanuts you can find; I prefer the "light" variety over the "dark" and always buy several large bags for home, friends, and neighbors. They're also at the Treasure Island Fest on certain days. Be sure and give Maria a $$ tip when you pay for your peanuts, she deserves it! read more

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2/5/23 - decided to go today. Hopped on bart and when I got there... nothing. A ghost town. Is the flea market still in the parking lot ? And if so does it run every weekend? This was my first time going since pre-pandemic so it's been awhile. I don't even know if there's a website for the flea market to find out what weekends it happens... Still, when I did go, back in the day, it was cool. read more

Laney College Flea Market - 2/5/23 - went there today and there was nothing going on. A ghost town. I haven't been in a few years, is it still in the parking lot ? - Flea Markets Near Me - Oakland, California

**Experience** GF phone was stolen in SF during santa con over the weekend. Tracked the phone to this flea market. And we were literally on top of it, the vendor had other phones and electronics. Music was too loud to hear a ping. But after asking several times if they have seen it, and even showing its current location. They said they dont have it. Moments later phone stopped sending location. Theres good people and bad people in this world. And desperate, pathetic people who need to steal phones. read more

We're here mostly for the junk food but great selection of tools and bikes and toiletries. I'm pretty sure 100% legit. read more

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I had a moment here yesterday with a labradoodle. In the midst of this dog friendly shopping extravaganza I locked eyes with this adorable pooch: the size and temperament of a golden retriever with curly locks that were all over the place. Pooch couldn't keep her eyes off me to the embarrassment of the owner who was also kind of cute. She kept tugging the dog away from me and pooch never stopped staring. I like to think of myself as a dog whisperer. Decent burgers and tacos, dog and people watching. Ab rollers, disco balls and some slightly used as-seen-on-TV items that people were suckered into by fast talking salesmen only to be disappointed. They offer items for sale here to unload onto the next unsuspecting victim with two dollars. Old vacuums, toaster ovens, leaking coffee makers and broken staplers are good finds here. Watch out though. Parking is long distances away. I would discourage buying anything too heavy. If your here looking for something you may never find it (CL is a better option). But everything you don't need is in abundant supply here. This place is for browsing and enjoying a Sunday afternoon and buying all the stuff you didn't know you needed till you saw it here. My friend sniffs in every corner at this place and just can't get enough. He greedily paws through gigantic piles of clothes. Digs on the bottom of every box looking for the good stuff. Walks at a snails pace and stares down everything seemingly with superhero laser vision. Don't ever go with him - he spends hours here getting sunburned testing Girlfriends patience making sure she is indeed wife material. Yes this is a great date idea. You will learn so much more than you would sitting silently in a movie theater... and so much more fun too. Give one other a $20 budget each to buy something. Toss each item on ebay to see whos item sells for more. Other fun passtimes here: Listen in on negotiations of two people who speak different languages or argue with the people trying to sell you their religion. See if GF can hold a conversation with said religious people. Oh, and see how much empathy she has for that guy with with the lowrider bicycle, hermonica and the bucket for donations. Hes kind of cool. When he sits on his bike and backs up he makes a "beep, beep, beep" sound just like a big truck going in reverse. read more

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STOLEN TOOLS!!!!! I've seen tools with my name on them here. Many stories from other contractors. My truck was stolen and I tracked the thieves here. Do NOT buy tools at this flea market. read more

On any given Sunday, walking into Laney college Flea Market feels like crossing the border into Tijuana. Language Spoken: Español of course ese! That's the main language here with a sprinkle of Cantonese. But everybody here speaks the universal language here, which is green dinero Muchacho!!! What's Inside?: It's just a big garage sale where if you've recently had tools, a bike, car stereo, or anything like that stolen, it's probably a good idea to stop by here and see if you can find it. It also serves as a big "lost and found". Just make sure you "find" it before somebody else buys it. Parking: Yup. There's a lot. The earlier you get there the easier parking is. You know how the saying goes: "The early bird gets the flippin parking space..." Best Part about the Flea Market: The food. The pupusas are delicious. There's a nice ice cream truck too that is quite good. If you have no other reason to go to Laney College Flea Market is to eat the freshly cooked Latin food. Better than any of these overpriced food trucks I see. Do's: take your time and check everything out, it's a humongous place. Don'ts: Don't wear a suit, they'all think you're INS. read more

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Hidden treasures, miscellaneous junk, nostalgic items, knock offs, yummy eats. This pretty much sums up flea markets. These sellers are tough cookies to bargain with. I love hats especially on days where I am lazy AF and do not want to shower but need to disguise the hot mess on my head. I was eyeing a few hats and really liked a grey SF one; very simple. $20! He says, okay I'll come back. None of the other stands had this hat and the whole time I was debating if I really wanted it. On our way back towards the exit, we passed by the stand so I had to try it on again. Seller: Anything you try on will look good Me: Oh yeah? How much? Seller: $20 Me: (gona give this bargaining thing a go): Umm, my friend said I should pay $17 Seller: $17? Oh heck for you, I'll give to you for $17! Makes small talk, flash a smile or two, exchange names Me: (hands him $20, he gives me $5) You gave me $5...? Seller: I don't have change Fist bump each other and I leave a happy camper The food was really good. Mexican corn was a popular item. The fried chicken was better than some served in restaurants. House made chips were bomb. Free street parking, $1 entrance free read more

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Great selection! Love the atmosphere. Glad to support folks making their own way by selling necessary goods.

Went here after long time. My bf and I had so much fun especially trying out different type of fruits and dried mangoes. The entrance fee was about $2/person. I am deducting one star because the tacos were very expensive. I paid $6 for tiny birria taco ;( read more

hola solo quiero decirles que es un lugar donde pueden encontrar cualquier cosa,es muy placentero tomar un domingo para pasarla de compras,lo recomiendo hay muy buenas cosas te sorprenderas,te lo aseguro. hi i just want to let you know,is a very nice place to go on any giving sunday when you are looking for something or anything,you will be sorprise,you will find what you never spect to find,im hardly recommend it today is open and is good to buy gifts for this time of the year, i will be there. read more

I recently got into reselling during this covid thing so I am constantly looking for a bargain. This flea market is nice sized and the 1.50 entry is reasonable. I look for anything I can resell so I comb through everything. There is everything you can imagine here from antiques to toys to tools to appliances. I like looking at the people who have random stuff I enjoy going through everything. The best is when everything is a dollar I can usually find a few things to resell. I enjoy the food and the fresh fruit drinks. Parking can be a pain and get here early i made the mistake of coming late when everyone was packing up. read more

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I love this Flea Market, we always find good stuff at a great price. Does anyone know what happened to the lady that use to sell Lulemon?

0 stars if I could. DO NOT GO TO THE CORN PLACE! They are over priced now and rude to customers. The older brother worker insisted for us to pay 50 cents to break a corn on the cob in half. So we broke it ourselves and he refused to put anything on it. Keep in mind we had already paid for everything. He finally did put one swipe of mayonnaise and cheese on it. DO NOT GO HERE! RUDE AND OVERPRICED. read more

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was completely closed and empty last sunday. don't know if that's permanent. the flea market itself has always been five star, but parking is NOT adequate and street parking will get your car trashed. LOTS of car break ins by the homeless camp in the jungle south of Kaiser. read more

I Like to visit most sundays with my family , great items here and there , food can be great but at times they can also be a bit un- hygienic with the servings at times . But I will still continue to return. read more

I actually have some fond memories of walking through the Laney Flea market as a kid, when the selection was better here. Admission has remained $1 all these years, and there are actually a handful of rows you can peruse for free before getting further into the market. There used to be actual antiques in many of the booths that people either had no appreciation for, or the people selling them didn't realize what they had, that were looking for a new home. And if you were diligent enough, you could snag a hard-to-find video game among the questionable to straight-up fake ones. Now it's become more about selling mobile phone accessories, new clothes, DVDs, cleaning products, and picking your way around the Occupy-ish crowd that reeks of weed (or is that skunk piss? Same difference) that's set up shop selling nothing you'd be even remotely interested in having. It's still worth making the trip every now and again, but coming here as often as I used to isn't as fun as it was, even just a few years ago. But it is an Oakland institution, so I haven't abandoned it, and there's still way better stuff here than at the Coliseum Flea Market. read more

I wasn't that impressed with this flea market. The items seem to be pretty low quality and it gets very congested. If you want to just walk around and enjoy the weather, it's worth it. However, if your main goal is to go and find something then it can be a bit tough. There's many tents and easy to lose orientation so make sure if you're with family you stick together. read more

Had a blast in here it was so much fun I really liked it has many things I never seen I got a cat and it was a good one too 10/10 would r read more

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Bring a dollar, because the buck entry fee is all you can plan to spend. Unless you want to buy a really cheap bra, someone's discarded cell phone, a power drill, most likely possessing no power, or some basketball shoes in size 15, then you are likely to wonder why you came. This is equivalent to a drive by yard sale where everything exists on one level, on the ground, strewn about on a blanket stained with cat pee. If you walk briskly you might be able to forgive yourself for stopping at this sad lot full of junk (a word that is usually much more full of promise). Some of you give this sale 4 and 5 stars and I have to ask, have you been to a good, even average flea market? Do you pride yourself on a good bargain? You must venture out more, hit some old school flea markets full of grandma's old treasures, not cast offs from Wal-Mart. I know the word antiques may scare some of you who are afraid of tea cups and doilies, but please, you have to do better than this. Just because you don't want to spend a lot of money, doesn't mean you have to settle for crap. I give this one star. This star is for the photo opportunities that abound, something akin to a Martin Parr style of photography. But ultimately, to a lover of flea markets and yard sales, this was a real disappointment. Is abomination, too strong a word? read more

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I grew up working here since I was born, working with my family :) lots of great memories and I still come back here to walk around or shop. Great foods/drinks and I always manage to find something to buy here, whether it be clothes, accessories, technology, or useful house items. This flea market will always have a place in my heart :) read more

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I enjoy going to the flea market just to walk around and get some good exercise and see what i can get sometimes you will find good stuff and leave the flea market feeling happy but at times go back home empty handed ;( . well maybe that's a good excuse to go back again the following Sunday If you plan on going make sure you go early because around 12 it will be packed and no place for you to park . You can find fake mac makeup from fake coach to socks from 3 for 10.00 toms, blankets and a lot of stolen goods read more

The thieves market. This was my impression from other Yelp Reviews. I've had people steal from me, and it really pisses me off. I don't want to do anything that supports Thieves. But...I went. I bought a hat ($2.00) and the most wonderful fresh cooanut drink and some fantastic Thompson seedless grapes. There are people selling washers and dryers and refrigerators here. and matresses. somehow, I don't think someone would steal a washing machine to resell it. While I admit, there may be some "dirtbags" here, my impression was the sellers were, on the most part, above board. If you're selling stolen goods, would you commit to being in one place all day or would you prefer to use Craigslist? If you want to protect your bike, as someone else said get a photo of you and bike together. Engrave your CDL license # on the bike. In the handle bars or seat shaft insert your business card, photo and or name. And bringing that "Big Guy" might help. Yelpers are right about difficult parking... read more

I was born and raised in oakland and every weekend my parents and I would come to this flea market and after we moved out of state I missed this flea market badly and after several years later I moved back but not oakland, and been wanting to come here for a long time and so today I finally came! & it reminded me so much of my childhood bring back memories ;) and I must say this place is still the same and nothing seem to changed over the years I've been gone ;) I bought a pair of toms for 30$ & my daughter got her Mc Fadden Jersey & oakland A's beanie along with a free Oakland's a keychain ;) SWEET! And there were alot of Michael kors bags so if your looking for a Michael kors bag this is the place to come seem like every vendor had Michael kors for sale but not sure if its the real deal tho ;) Oh yeaah Sundays are 1$ admission and kids under 12 are free ;) read more

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I love this Fleamarket. Wish there were more like this one. A decent size Fleamarket with lots of sellers. You do have to pay to view certain sections of the Fleamarket but it's only a dollar and it's worth it. I spent almost $100 just on video games alone and found a lot. Probably the best Fleamarket in the East Bay. read more

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Just like the song "On a Sunday Afternoon" this is when the Laney Flea Market comes alive. PARKING: I suggest parking on Madison St and 7th, FREE parking under the freeway. Certain parts of the Flea Market are FREE, if you want to explore the other end it will cost you $1. Come ready to spit your bargaining game because there are veterans in this market. They are always willing to make a deal. If you aren't here for the misc goods, then the food sold there is definitely worth it. $3.50 for a container of cut fruits, $1 Churros fried on the spot or hand made tortas. Top 5 things that you might find at the Flea Market: 5: The word amigo being thrown around like a used napkin. It seems like once you are in the bargain mood, everyone is your amigo/amiga 4: Fu Manchu look alike playing the chinese violin, in abnormal octaves 3: The mood to dance and sing to your favorite Reggaeton while walking from stall to stall 2: A pot of "gold" where all the lost socks from the washer and dryer 1: Finding everything and anything your heart might desire, as this is a flea market Good hunting!!!! read more

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I LOOOOOOVE this flea market!!!! This place has new awesome junk every week. I try to go here religiously every Sunday morning. Its hard to find parking in the parking lot, but there are some in the back behind the lot. The best time to go is around 9am, before that harsh sun hits you and the place gets packed at about noon. At 2pm is when they start packing up, which you can enter for free (admission is $1). What the vendors sell can be unpredictable; there are good weeks and there are bad weeks. But its just so much fun to walk around to see unique items you dont see anymore or anywhere else. I buy so many cool toys (both used and new). I also buy most of my clothes here, and they are brand named (also unique brand clothings) for super cheap. You can get tops ranging from $1-$3, sweaters from $4-$6, and jackets for up to $10, depending how new or used they are. Some sellers you can bargain with, some are just greedy. Some vendors also sell electronics (ipods, digital cameras, etc.) for cheaper too (probably stolen). They pretty much sell everything there. There's also taco trucks and food vendors for you to take a break and eat. For those thrifty shoppers out there, you'll love the flea market here! Oh, and for the cons: there will be vendors who will play ghetto-ass booty music and/or annoying ranch/ reggaeton music. Everyone who has a dog (esp. chihuahuas) loves to show off their hundred dollar pets would bring them there...even though there's tons of garbage on the floor they can eat. Its like I'm in a champion rat show. Oh, and some people sell puppies there too...like I said...they sell EVERYTHING there. read more

I've been coming here for decades... The Laney College Flea Market is the 'old school" flea market that you all grew up with. Not one of those snobby flea markets in other cities, this flea market is dirty, nasty, loud, with EVERY language possibly spoken in the Bay Area here. If you don't like Mexican mariachi music-don't come here. Because that's all you will here. However, if you have an eagle eye, you will find almost anything you may be looking for. Socks. Soap. Shorts. Ipods. Accessories. Comforters. Mattresses. Tires. Long lost Michael Jackson Tapes. VCR. Bootlegged Movies. Stolen merchandise... Yada. Yada. Yada... lol I haven't tried the food yet, but the constant long lines at the taco trucks and hot dog stands must mean the food is quite tasty at a reasonable price. If you do come-take your time. Although there are a couple of "junk artists" you will be surprise to learn that many of items sold by vendors are actually top-notch quality. The only downside with the flea market is PARKING IS NONEXISTENT. I suggest you take public transit-its a short walk from the Lake Merritt BART Station-or be prepared to park a few blocks away and hike your way in. read more

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$1.00 to get in. Parking can be tough, so be prepared to walk. I was more excited about all the food than the wares. If I go back, it'll be for the food and possibly 1 of the 2 produce stands that had a lot of fruits and vegetables for pretty cheap. Oh ... and kettle corn. Old furniture, socks, misc clothing and iphone / ipod accessories. Cool to look at, but not stuff I wanted to pick through. read more

I visited this flea market on the hunt for some vinyl and decorative pieces for my room. After walking around for some time, I only found one vendor who had LPs in any playable condition and of any interest. This particular vendor had 5-7 crates filled with records of mostly Soul/R&B artists which was exactly what I was looking for. I picked up some Roberta Flack, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Phil Collins records for a solid price after some negotiation. The vendor was very friendly and helpful in assisting me to find artists I'd like. Other than a few stalls that had great deals on t-shirts, this flea market is overall a flop. Most of the vendors sell used tools (with missing parts/chargers), battered toys, scratched DVDs, and other useless knick knacks. Any furniture I saw was filthy or broken, and thus unsuitable for taking home. The parking situation is also nightmarish. We circled the surrounding area multiple times until finally a spot opened at the parking lot about a half mile down the street. There is otherwise street parking all along the main road if you're lucky. Overall, I will not be returning to this flea for future bargain hunting endeavors. read more

I love this Sunday flea market, you get a tan while walking round finding great deals. there is few people that sell clothes for $1 and last week and bought a cute summer hat and a blue and white purse for $1 each as well. Love it ! Good food and home made drinks and the people watching is always soooo entertaining. read more

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The best one to visit if you've never been out that way like me! They had almost everything there.