Waterman Discount Mall — Local services in San Bernardino

Old school swap meet vibes. This place is great when it comes to nostalgia. The prices are about average if you’re looking for a bargain you have the option to shop between vendors to find the best value, as many of the vendors carry the same items. “All under 1 roof!”. It has a vintage look and most of the booths are open for business. Some of the vendors aren’t the friendliest this is the reason for the mediocre review. The location does offer a food court with American as well as Mexican American cuisine snacks and sweet shops. For the most part I had a pleasant time at this place it was taken back to the time of Compton and Avalon swap meet activities as a youth. Long story short I would return if I’m ever in the area. Would I go out of my way to go here no. Reason being is if you will be driving more than an hour to go in search of a bargain you’ll be better off going somewhere local. The only exception to this would be if you’re looking to utilize a lay away plan for a higher ticket item such as jewelry. That being said I think it would be worth a visit at least once if you never been but if you...

3 stars only for the childhood memories Not 5 stars because people be getting killed here all the time I grew up in this dirty beautiful rough around the edges learn to fight or get your ass beat go home get your ass beat for getting your ass beat God forsaken town as a single adult man I would probably live here again but I would never bring my children to raise in the city I was a child and a teenager in this city I was born here raised hair off and on my whole life 29 years as of Saturday January 25th this mall ain't what it used to be but then again what is in the world these days eh I digress I would light a cigarette and reminisce if I hadn't quit 3 years ago I stressed I'm a little depressed but at the end of a hard-working day I rest wake up the next morning ready to give her my best today is going to be a good day profitable say it loud with my chest put on my shirt my pants and my work shoes head out the door and if you yourself are a working class citizen you know the rest have a wonderful day...

This place is interesting to say the least. So many shops ! The whole spectrum from earrings to boots, tattoos to tunes... Local artists are showcased liberally and rightfully so. They're good at what they do. It's basically an indoor swap meet. As far as the review: it's located in a not so great area in San Bernardino honestly. But in the day time it's as safe as can be expected given San Bernardino s reputation and issues with crime. Bring money because some of the clothing shops are expensive. Some of them are reasonable in prices but others.....wow! ANYWAY, There's tons of parking with relatively decent lighting near the doors but I'd be wary of after dark loitering. I didn't see any pan handlers hanging around when I was there. They keep the interior clean and the aisles clear. I'm not sure if they have a restroom available for the public... It was cool inside, not hot at all. I recommend going there and exploring the many...