There’s a marvelous and totally one-of-a-kind flea market you can forage through in San Francisco. Going strong since 2011, the Treasure Island Flea Market in San Francisco (now called TreasureFest) is always full of gems, bargains, and antiques. It’s an ideal way to spend a weekend and you may come home with some amazing discoveries. This flea market in San Francisco is great for designers to showcase their arts, crafts, jewelry, furniture, and more. The event has been coined “the Festival of the Bay” and attracts an average attendance of 15,000.

The Treasure Island Flea Market used to be held on the last Saturday and Sunday of each month - now it is a special event held a few times each year. The flea market is located on the Avenue of the Palms on Treasure Island.
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It's best to get to the flea market early to beat the crowds. Early birds can also take advantage of "Happy Hour" specials from 10 a.m. to noon.
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This is a cool market for picking up some local, one-of-a-kind art.
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Since shopping always tends to lead to hunger, take the time to stop at the various food stalls. We recommend indulging in mouthwatering mini donuts from Harvey's Donuts.
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This flea market exemplifies everything eclectic about San Francisco. If you're lucky, you could even catch a roller derby match or try out some giant bubble sumo wrestling!
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You can also enjoy the wonderful little photo booth called Das Bus.
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Among the tons of goodies, you may just find the treasure you were looking for. And if you have kids? Bring 'em to the Kid Zone.
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And even if you find nothing to buy at the Treasure Island Flea Market, you've always got that priceless view of the San Francisco skyline.
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Let's take a walk around the Treasure Island Flea Market in San Francisco to see what kinds of interesting items you might find when you come to visit:

With so much going on at this San Francisco flea market, it’s fun to just spend the entire day browsing, buying, eating, people-watching, and simply enjoying a sunny Northern California day. Have you been to the Treasure Island Flea Market in San Francisco? What is your favorite part of the event?

Keep an eye out for the next TreasureFest on its Facebook page.

For more places to discover awesome arts and antiques, check out these 5 awesome flea markets around San Francisco.

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What is the best flea market in San Francisco?

The best flea markets in San Francisco are clustered right around the tip of the San Fransisco Peninsula south of the Golden Gate Bridge. With so many wonderful markets to choose from you really can't go wrong with any of them. Here are some of the best flea markets in San Francisco to find unique and interesting items for sale:

  • Alameda Point Antiques & Collectibles Fair, Alameda, CA: This is quite possibly the best place in California to find antiques, vintage collectibles, and funky furniture. The market requires all items to be at least 20 years old, so you know you'll find plenty of hidden treasures. With over 800 vendors to hunt through be prepared to make a day of it.
  • Alemany Flea Market, San Francisco, CA: Swing on by every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bernal Heights for another great place to find vintage collectibles and antiques. With vendors required to have at least half of their merchandise fall into the vintage or antique category, you'll find some very interesting items.
  • Jack of All Trades Market, Oakland, CA: This wonderful free flea market in Jack London Square has a ton of vintage clothing and jewelry. If you love the Bohemian style you'll dig this flea market that is open the second Saturday of each month.
  • The Berkeley Flea Market, Berkeley, CA: A fantastic flea market with just as much scrumptious food, song, and dance as there are interesting items to find. Open every Saturday and Sunday from seven to seven. If you are a student at the University, this is a great place to find used books at a much better price than new. Of course, you'll find everything from clothing and jewelry to household goods and decor.

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TreasureFest, 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA