I was looking for Christmas gifts for the people in my life. I came across these aprons at (El…read moreRinconcito) a little Mexican store with many adorable gifts inside and outside. A must stop and see for yourself shop.

This review is for the place that sells the fruit cups. So, after a few months I went back. To my…read moresurprise the regular cup of fruit is $5... :o Last time I was there it was $3 and that was already expensive! A big watermelon will cost you $5, a pineapple is $2.99. Cucumbers 3-4 for $1, etc. I know there are x-expenses this business incur but not to the degree of ripping off people. Come on...! Too bad for the after school kids. They will no longer be able to buy a cup of fruit. Rarely children get $5 dollars to spend. With $4-5 dollars more people can buy a whole meal with meat, beans and rice. Don't waste your money buying this fruit cups. Instead buy the fruit yourself and peal/cut it. You will definitely save a lot of money.

I've been to the San Jose Flea Market a few times with my family on Sundays. This place is huge,…read morewith plenty of parking, although parking fees have gone up $10 on Saturdays and $20 on Sundays. From what I understand, they're open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are lots of food trucks and plenty of seating throughout the market. It can get pretty crowded at times, especially on Sundays, but overall it's manageable. The restrooms have always been clean whenever we've visited, and there are ATMs available on site. You can find almost anything here clothes, household items, snacks, and more making it a fun place to spend a few hours with family. There's also a large produce section with a bakery right in the center, which gets very busy but is worth checking out. Overall, it's a lively spot with plenty to see and do, making it a great place to spend time with family if you don't mind the crowds. The value is decent if you plan to spend a few hours browsing, grabbing a bite, or making some purchases, though the high weekend parking fees do bring it down. One thing to note: we've occasionally encountered teens and sometimes older men approaching people asking for money, claiming they need it for food. Later, we've seen them gathered in small groups. Just something to be aware of stay alert and mindful of your surroundings.

$20 to enter and parking, everything is new stuff, not used or old stuff. Which stays the same week…read moreto week. As always, produce being sold and food. When we asked workers can they direct us to like 2nd hand items, rummage or garage sale stuff, they couldn't direct us to resaleable items either. It makes you wonder how much are they charging their vendors. We are looking for second hand items, antiques and vintage clothing at low bargain prices. DON'T SPEND YOUR MONEY!!! It's not a place were merchants can sell second hand items. Go to Capital Flea Market Saturday and Sunday instead, parking is free, and $2.50 a person.

Stopped by the West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market on black friday, and enjoyed browsing the handful…read moreof shops at Lighthouse Point, a beautiful setting with lovely views overlooking the water. The selection was small compared to similar outdoor markets, as was the event as a whole, with vendors selling jewelry, clothing, baskets, animal themed merchandise, and even Groot planters (at the Sassy Succulent Designs tent). Nothing too unique, but it was a carefree and positive atmosphere that beats your typical black friday shopping. Not much of a crowd, not much parking available (tiny lots were packed), not much music, and not much food on site (I only saw one food truck and one kettle corn stand)... Though a couple of the vendor tents were selling tasty desserts and treats to take home, and that alone made up for what seemed to be missing here. I got a cute baby size loaf of banana chocolate chip bread from the sweetest ladies at Lisa's Sweet Treats, and it was super delicious, I regret not getting more. That was the highlight of my visit!

Great outdoors facing the sea kind of farmers market. Super pleasant to walk around and it is…read moremostly composed of vendors selling jewelry, candles, clothes and other items. Super cute and with a boho-chic vibe. During my last visit to Santa Cruz my friends and I enjoyed stopping by and getting some gifts for ourselves while walking around. I particularly like the candles stand the most, very nice smells. Great vibes overall.

This antique fair is held the second Sunday of each month, rain or shine. They have a Facebook,…read morecheck it for updates. There's a lot of hidden treasures. There's something for everyone. There's jewelry supplies, jewelry (fine, sterling, vintage and costume), clothing, music, books, rocks, sea specimens, furniture, home decor, shoes, vintage items etc! The vendors are friendly and affordable. Some may be expensive but it honestly depends on what you're looking for. Bring cash! Not everyone uses zelle, venmo, or PayPal. Some vendors do take cards. I easily spend 2+ hours here. I absolutely love scavenging. I highly suggest you bring quarters to feed the meters or have the ParkMobile app downloaded. Wearing sunscreen during the summer is another good idea.

Fun antique and collectible faire, not as extensive as Alameda BUT - no charge to get in YAY! and…read moreway easier to walk the whole thing in a few hours. Couple that with all the great food available in Downtown Santa Cruz and you have a winner of a Sunday afternoon. I have found some really great treasures here: vintage clothing, vintage Pendleton blankets, bar ware from the 1960's, really cool metal Koi fish vase. Hopefully, they return in the summer as their FB page says...

Excellent place to find cool stuff...have been coming here for many years. And always fingers nice…read moreitems

This little flea market happens every 2nd Saturday of the month. It opens at 9am and not sure when…read moreit ends? It was a small event, but one that you could take your time going through each booth, without burning out. I liked that aspect of this flea market. I found a lot of good buys and came home with some cute items. Can't wait for next month to see what people will be selling then.