Unlike many of the outdoor flea markets in the LA area, the Melrose Trading Post is held weekly rather than just one Sunday out of the month. Prices are cheaper than at the behemoth Rose Bowl market and in terms of quality and selection is on par with the Pasadena City College flea market. There's a little bit of everything here, from purses and costume jewelry to 1950s dining sets. Some vendors tend to overprice popular items but keep looking as there will most likely be a similar item for half the price on the other side of the parking lot. Go early as some vendors will shut down by noon. Be sure to bring bottled water with you and/or a parasol as browsing can get unbearingly hot during warm days.
Pros: Held weekly, Parking Lot, Cheap entrance fee
Cons: Vendors close early, can be unbearingly hot
more