Melrose Trading Post — Attraction in Los Angeles

I've worked a few friendship bracelet booths at this event and I absolutely love it! Everyone is so happy and cheerful. The atmosphere and vibe is a mix of chill and upbeat.

There is live music. The bands I listened too when I worked the event were amazing! Too bad I can't remember the names to share.

Anyway, this flea market has everything. As a result, it can get pretty busy.

If you're socially anxious or have sensory overload or processing issues, then this environment may be too much for you. If you're willing to face the music regardless, there are little quiet spots you can take a break and chill or, if I'm there, you can stop by my tent and make a free friendship bracelet! He he.

Anyway, it's a nice place for people of all types and this also includes families, person's with disabilities, and the elderly. There are walkways and ramps that are strollers, wheelchairs, and so on...there are also public bathrooms.

PS: There is a cover charge. I think it's...

This place was great! Parking is free for the first 3 hours and then $10 after that (if i heard the man correctly), you should be out in about 2-3 hours depending on how thorough you are.

Lots of vendors accepted more than just cash which was good. We got there like at 9:20 and the line was super short (cash only at the line) which unfortunately made it a waste of money to have bought our tickets ahead of time since theres a fee, but we didnt know… oh well. I’d still suggest buying them ahead of time if u plan on getting there later

My girlfriend got a super cute shirt from iamkoko.la. We both also got a few really nice ones from Koioki who have amazing art! Got myself a nice hat too from another vendor. She had a delicious chicken pad thai from 8E8 Thai and I got a 10/10 breakfast sandwhich from some other food truck that i forgot the name of unfortunately. I’ll be dreaming of that...

A vendor there named Tess runs an art table at MTP selling frames of her drawings (vendor name is Belle Ame). I purchased from her once and liked her frames enough to come back again. I then, as a returning customer, spent $147 on more of her art which she said she'd deliver to my home since she didn't have the ones I liked on hand. It has been 58 days and she has refused to deliver the art, made excuses for weeks why she has ignored me, and has now blocked my phone number. She essentially now has stolen $147 from me and never gave me what I paid for. I am writing this so MTP is aware that once of their merchants is horrible and has the worst customer service I've ever experienced. I plan to continue reporting her so others aren't stolen from like I was. She...