Melrose Trading Post

There are many genuine hand-crafted items here, with many of the local vendors being the craft-persons themselves. Walk around, see what's there, say "hello" and open up a conversation. Ask questions, barter (you'd be surprised at the deals you can make). I spoke with some wonderful people, and, with their permission, I include images of their business cards and display stalls. There is an admission fee of $8.00 and there is 3-hour complimentary parking behind the school. ($20.00 after 3 hours!), and you can enter on the East side of Fairfax.

I went to a beautiful flea market Very nice items especially the live plants which I do love

We made a really fun Sunday afternoon out our visit there! The entrance fee per person is $6, but it's totally worth it. There are so many artists there - hatters, candle makers, vintage fashion enthusiasts, you name it! You can shop for clothes, jewelry, home decor, etc. And grab a snack at one of the food trucks - great value and super tasty! Shout-out to Elizabeth Marcel, the mad hatter - funny, friendly, and talented!

Been twice. Live in San Diego. Has a lot of vintage stuff. We found some cool vintage art!

Melrose is always one my favorite places to shop coming into LA. The entrance fee is $7 and the option of free valet up to 3 hours I believe which is plenty of time. The vibes are always great, vendors playing music, decent size crowds, plenty of food options too. I always find a good selection of vinyls and rare ones too. If you’re looking for vintage tees/clothes this is the place to come to.

The place to find unique one-off items. From clothing and accessories to furniture and trinkets. I love wandering around the aisles, getting lost and promising myself not to spend any more money. Hard to do. They raised entrance fee prices from $3 to $5. Cash is best to have on you for most of these merchants. Come right when it opens to find the best items. Or if you just want to browse, take your time and get here before they close or else you’ll get a million reminders on the loud speaker about closing in x-amount of minutes. There’s a cute food court area - all located out doors. Get coffees here, rest your legs and unwind. I love how people who shop here are wearing amazing, trendy clothes.

Newly opened areas for foot tragic flow; gives this place a welcomed new feel! Sunday's only 9am 5pm No parking. Parking lot was full. If you can find one, street parking available. Admission...$5 The line to get in was long. However, the line moved quickly and we were in! 100 + friendly vendors offering you the best deal they can. Live DJ Killing it! And Various Music playing here and there as you stroll looking for those sleepers (hidden treasure)! Shady areas to relax/ post. Delicious Food trucks to fuel you when you get the munchies. And yes, Rest rooms available and clean. If you enjoy: A lively atmosphere. Youthful spirited energy. Friendly faces. And a barrage of clothing, vintage items, oddities, Art, etc. Then I'll see you there!

Awesome market. only a cupla bucks to enter main gate.Anything and everything type traders. We found treasures! New hand painted shirts through to vintage glass! Held at Fairfax High School grounds on Melrose, only on Sunday, the area this market takes up was very worthwhile taking the time to go and wander through, as it’s extensive. If you’re looking for an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ treasure hunt market, this is it. Beautiful array of stock, a visual feast, well set up alleyways. Good food available, the restrooms are in the school building, and walkways are asphalt, some shaded, some sunny. also had a beaut little mini golf area kids can use for FREE, using fancy shoes as the bumpers.

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.

Yeah - always entertaining and plenty to buy or sell. The food is outstanding! I have the Grilled Salmon and Buttered Rice every week. The sellers there have become dear friends.

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.

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

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.

$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!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

I have been going to flea markets and swap meets for several years, and I finally found a free Sunday to drive out and give it a try. Overall, this is a really solid market, with vendors of all varieties, although it skews more towards vintage clothing and independent artists. While I am not particularly into vintage clothing, I was very drawn to artists showing off their creations. There are also several vendors that sell jewelry, records, soaps, and food as well. During the day there is also live music at designated times. I spent about two hours here, but I did not stop at every single vendor. With any flea market, there are deals to be had, but you have to seek them out and haggle with the sellers. I like the haggling part of going to flea markets, but it takes a little bit of practice. Parking includes a free valet, but there is neighborhood and street parking available as well.

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

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.

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.

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.

You should sell Fairfax High School hoodies and Tees. Direct profit for the schools. Maybe with the retro logo of the school. Tie it with each sports teams sending the team direct profit

$160 carharrt, $90 unplayable records, $162 carharrt, $10 brownies, $130 carharrt with shit stains. but hey, free valet parking! in all honesty, this flea is very ehh. nearly EVERYTHING is overpriced, but the occasional good deal comes along. if you have an hour or two to spare, in pursuit of the "thrill of the find"...let this place be your SECOND choice :)

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.

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!

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)

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.

Everything is so expensive. If you are looking for a swap meet or thrift market where things are actually cheap and unique, this is not it. It's a very fun place to rome around, but it is extremely over priced. However, it is a trendy spot with an area with live music. If you just want to hang out with friends and not actually buy anything it's a pretty good place to go to.

It's not awful... definitely has changed over the past 10 years (but so has everything in LA...) - You'll still find Vendor Stalls with decent quality vintage clothing, but a fraction the selection their used to be. Plenty of Vendor Stalls of small business - craft goods, jewelry, art? - so for someone from out of town it would definitely feel eclectic & interesting. Unfortunately if you're looking for brand names or collectible vintage, you're better off elsewhere. Hipster haven...

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.

$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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Brought my girlfriend here for some shopping and liked the overall atmosphere. Some things are a little overpriced but that's fine considering that they're mostly handmade items. Overall a nice experience.

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.

This was nice to go to and check out on our Sunday in LA. It's only $5 for entry, which is super cheap but also if you really think about it, you're paying money to get into a lot where you will then spend more money on lots of vintage-y and chic things. Parking is kinda lame, however LA parking is always kinda lame.. My husband was a super big fan of seeing a lot of the items sold here among various vendors. He did say a lot of things were overpriced, but again we know that they are vintage items and limited for what is available so if you really like something, GET IT! Many of the vendors take Venmo and ApplePay so that was super convenient when my husband and I made our 'overpriced' purchases but we were super happy when we left with our items! I'd come back to walk around and browse, it was pretty big. Food trucks are also available inside the premises.

Super fun trading post to go to! So many great finds and options! It is only $5 (cash) to get in. Lots of food, clothes, sunglasses, etc. Highly recommend going to this place!

$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.

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

This used to be a fun vintage market but all the vintage vendors are gone except for maybe 4? There's a profusion of cheap jewelry, t-shirts and new clothing made in China. Really disappointing...

I'm from Brooklyn. I have a few friends that live out in LA so I went to visit. I wanted to bring something back for my apt so my friend brought me here. I had a BLAST. The market is massive and there were so many things to buy. I came away with art and some essential oils. I can't wait to go back here.

Loved all the vendors here. It's definitely a place to find unique items. However, I do miss all the vintage denim vendors, they use to have more last year. All the good books are there and for a very good price! I was able to get the book "The Second Sex" by Simone De Beauvoir for 6$, amazing price. The book is usually sold for at least 16$. There is also hand crafted jewelry, I get compliments on it all the time. The shop is called Nadiandlo, she's a great seller and the prices are moderate, but completely worth it. They have great vintage furniture, however I haven't looked at the prices, they do look very cute and I am very convinced into buying one next time! You have to pay 5$ to get in and the Valet parking is free. This place definitely speaks to the culture in this part of LA and if you're traveling to this side of town it is somewhere worth checking out. You can even pass for a burrito after at Cofax or go to the farmer's market prior to coming here. Great spot and love coming here!

A big overpriced flee market. But, it's at least something to do on a Sunday! Interesting merchandise, though. And it's a $5.00 entrance fee on top of that.

This place is huge. I thought that it was going to be a small market but I spent 4 hours eating, listening to music, and shopping. I had a really great time. Each vendor has really great deals. You can find items like jewelry, prints, clothes, furniture, old video games, typewriters, Knick knacks, home decorations, vintage stuff and food for sale. I found 2 for $5 jewelry and $5 dresses, tank tops, and cardigans. Most of their jean jackets were $20-$25. They also had cheap succulents for sale. Most vendors are cash only so bring your cash. They also have atms there. Parking can be a bit tricky but you can find parking in the neighborhood behind the school. The flea market is hosted at Fairfax High School. The $3 entrance fee goes towards the school. There's no smoking on the campus.

Melrose trading post was the THING they are only open on Sunday's but they have a huge Collection of vintage clothes, art, jewelry u name it shoutout to the man who was selling Funko pops I got a Johnny Lawrence one ( cobra Kai ) and my siblings got some also but I do not understand Why it cost $5 per person., But kids under 12 are free overall this place was awesome so many different stuff to pick from.

I love street markets! This street market was more of a local artist and high end vintage market than a flea market. It's $5 admission, cash only, but there are Market stores can be cash or credit or app depending on them. Open only on Sundays. There's a lot of vendors and can get overwhelming how many there are. But they are all local artist so you're supporting local folks. There also food if you're feeling hungry. Shops include jewelry, clothes, stickers/patches, rugs, music, kitchen stuff, and practically everything.

There is a lot of vendors which is good, but everything is way more expensive than what I expected from what other people said. The only thing I got was a jujutsu kaisen shirt for $12 which is rlly cool, but everything else was kinda expensive like over $20. There's food trucks there to eat. You have to pay $5 to enter the trading post.

Relatives in town who collect junk -- I mean COLLECTIBLES -- so off we went. TONS of booths of all sorts but I found way too many used t-shirt vendors with prices higher but not necessarily better than what you'd find at your local good will. Seems more geared to women and teenage girls than men at least for the goods offered. GET THERE EARLY as they have FREE valet parking! My favorite area was all the way East where they have the grassy area / stage / and food vendors. Grab a seat and chill to the music -- plus lots of healthy options to eat like roast corn. $5.00 admission seems fair as they had three bands when we went. This seems like a way smaller version of the famous Rose Bowl Swap meet without the long drive.