Gridskipper

Held in the parking lot of the Long Beach Veteran's Stadium, this market runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month. Many of the half million items for sale across the 20-acre space are used,… vintage, or genuinely antique. Bring lots of cash, and get there early: you'll have your work cut out for you as you sift through sports memorabilia, vintage clothing, art deco, ephemera, and much more. [link]

Yep, that's it's official name, though most people refer to it simply as the "Fairfax Flea Market." Held every Sunday in the parking lot at Fairfax High, this badass bargain basement is actually an ongoing fund-raiser… than benefits the school. [link]

Highlights of this market range from high-end antiques to record vendors selling everything from big band to contemporary acts. The market houses over 450 vendors and runs on the first Sunday of each month from… 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for those who can't handle the enormity of the nearby Rose Bowl Flea. [link]

The flea market to end all flea markets, the monthly Rose Bowl Flea is famous for its huge number of vendors — over 2,500 — and therefore incredibly varied selection of both new and used items. Inventory… changes from month to month, and regular admission is steep at $8 per person. [link]

The largest outdoor swap meet in the San Fernando Valley, this sprawling swap is divided into new, used, and grocery sections. Food and drink is always available to keep you fueled and hydrated, and there's plenty… of free parking. [link]

This is the upscale, westside version of a flea market: high quality furniture and decor, as well as antiques and vintage clothing. Held on the 1st & 4th Sundays of the month from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., early access… will cost you $7, and general admission is $5. [link]

Southern California's largest indoor swap meet, this bargain bonanza has been slinging good deals since 1983 (ooh, retro!). Sifting through merchandise from over 500 vendors without risk of sunburn is a plus. The… huge swap takes place in two separate buildings, with vendors offering everything from houseplants to overstocked handbags starting at 60% off retail; plus there's free, convenient parking and no entry fee. [link]

Here's an exercise in time travel: make the drive out to the City of Industry, spend a couple of hours hunting for bargains at the Vineland Swap Meet, and then hang around for a movie after the market closes and… the drive-in theater opens. The swap meet is open seven days a week, and the drive-in is the only one operating in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. [link]