Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday every month — Attraction in Alameda

If it didn't have an entrance fee it would be a 5 star event. It doesn't help there is no public transit to the site (although you could get it to the base and then walk) - but you probably weren't taking transit on an antique shopping trip anyway.

First, lets see here. There are literally hundreds of vendors selling every combination of things from furniture to antique doorknobs to really old bottles. 99% of the stuff is just fun to look at and 1% may actually intrigue you to buy. I will have to come back at a different time with a truck and cash.

Make sure you give yourself a couple of hours.

As a side note the views of SF from here and incredible. I am surprised it isn't a high priced development, although I hear that could be...

What happened to this place?. It use to be full of quality antiques. Not no more!. Full of clothes, u could get at the good will. I herd many many complaining about it. They shoud be a section for the clothes. Put them all togeather. Than i noticed people just low balling others. We all want a deal, but customers need to realize. These people have packed the day before. They went to find all the stuff. The space the gas. I no this isn't the customers problem that these dealers make there living like this. come on have some decency and class. alamedia will be in 3 years is all clothes than fine. Get ur deal but to low ball the way many do out there don't even go. I have many friends that are dealers and many have...

One of the two best flea markets on the West Coast, Alameda is where you will find me on the first Sunday of each month. During the mild weather months there are 1000-1200 dealers who all sell true older vintage and antique clothing, home decor, art, furniture, jewelry and anything else that they dig up from estate sales and antique shops. Even in the winter months there are enough dealers that it can take 3 hours to walk the show. And, in the last few years there have been more high quality food trucks to keep you well fed. Due to the popularity, it draws dealers from all over the West. There is something...