If you\u2019re a treasure seeker, bargain hunter, or a fan of the unique and unusual, you\u2019ll find them all at San Diego area swap meets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You never know when you\u2019re going to run across antiques, oddball offerings, low-priced goodies at a fraction of retail, or \u201cwho knows what\u201d when you put on a pair of comfortable shoes and head for a local flea market. You\u2019ve got several to choose from across San Diego County. Some are bigger than others, but they\u2019re all perfect for explorers who don\u2019t mind browsing and getting a little exercise in search of that perfect something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps the biggest and well-known of all swap meets is Kobey\u2019s Sports Arena Swap Meet <\/strong>(3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego). A self-described \u201cclean, family-oriented outdoor marketplace,\u201d you\u2019ll find hundreds of people who flock to all types of dealers offering everything from plants and household decor to clothing, toys, artwork, and more. Kobey\u2019s operates Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 am to 3 pm with $1 admission on Friday and $3 on the weekends. Not only does Kobey\u2019s have space for roughly 1,000 vendors, they also offer specialty events throughout the year, including car shows, non-profit days and blood drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another biggie is the Spring Valley Swap Meet<\/strong> (6377 Quarry Rd, Spring Valley). One of San Diego\u2019s older swap meets has been around since 1970, with vendors offering everything from antiques, fabrics, household goods, garage sale resales, and an assortment of other treasures. It runs at the same time as the local farmer\u2019s market, so you can pick up fresh produce, flowers, and other edible goodies when you go. It’s open Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm with a $1 admission. Go early if you can, because lines form before it opens. Be sure to keep your furry friends at home, however, as this swap meet does not allow dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n