Orange Coast College OCC Swap Meet

Its not the greatest swap meet I’ve been too. The food is honestly the best thing there.

Enjoyed our visit to this swap meet … Found some great deals on veggies and fruits, picked up a few brand new toys for an upcoming birthday, and checked out all the food booths/​trucks around the place. Didn’t come on an empty stomach but will do so next time so I can try some food!
Already planning on going back for some snacks and fruit! Check it out … Stars for free parking and admission … Lots of booths with the same thing so not a huge variety but what’s there is great.

It’s a free parking and free entrance. They sell both used and new items here. Parking spots are tight.
There are less crowds on Saturday mornings… Sundays are insane!!!
Things I usually buy here are NEW socks, NEW undies, NEW bras, & NEW suitcases.
And they have old school Asian guys making really good house keys. (Home depot had failed me. Digital laser cuts are not that great!) There are also some vendors that sell new clothes with company logos that were printed wrong or they have an over supply of and you can get it pretty cheap. It’s a fun place to just walk around and find some treasures too.
Let me review the bra and panties that I get.
It’s NOT USED! It’s brand new. I wish I took a snap shot of the lady and her spaces. I’ve been buying from her for at least 10 yrs. She is usually in the first or second row. She isn’t a «loud vendor» that yells at her customer. She is pretty mellow. She had regular customers.
So I am 32 weeks pregnant. I’ve gained a lot. Maternity undies from special maternity stores will cost you alot! The plus size Hanes and Fruit of the Loom at Target or Walmart are NOT comfortable. Why? The crotch area are just made too narrow!!! I don’t think the proportions are even right! I’m a size 12 – 14. FRUIT OF THE LOOM tells me I’m a size 8 on their chart & their crotch area is 2inches accross. The undies at the Swap meet called «Grace» brand says I’m a size 12 & their crotch area is 4inches across. Sounds just right for me! Sorry, I’m not looking for a thong right now. I’m looking for coverage.
Yeaaa, I posted photos for comparison!
Also from the bra/​panty lady are great bras. I got some good ones with thick straps that will give me good support for the next 2months and hopefully after I as well. 2bras for 5bucks!!! Sounds good to me!
Another great deal that I get here are boys socks. I found a vendor today that were selling them for $ 1.00 for a 3 pack… great deal! I bought alot! Perfect because they are nice and thin for my 5yr old and 2yr old.

If your trying to come sell here !!!
They got money from us to be able to sell there permanently and after we paid they fired the guys who got the money from us and didn’t let us have spaces they have us on the raffle early morning and never gave us our money back .
Please if you come sell here make sure all documents are in the system

I’m not sure if I am giving this place 3 stars for people watching or for the food trucks… the swap meet itself is just like any other swap meet. However, this is fun Sunday activity, if for nothing else than the Mexican corn.

This swap meet reminds but a of local garage sale and the LA fashion alley rolled into one. Throw in a few snack vendors and you are set.
You’ll find used items but new ones as well and you just don’t know what kind of treasure you’ll find among the stalls. (Recent buy was $ 15 for a pair of Ivanka Trump pumps, don’t judge me, they were new)
Try the corn aka elote truck. Love it and very reasonable.
Parking and admission is free but if you drive an EV, charging stations are available since it’s at OCC.
Be open to the experience, negotiate and have a great day outdoors.

I love this swap meet its a must every other weekwmd for me and my family plus theres deals you dont find around i love it.

Swap meets are so fun! ESP this one because it’s free to get in and parking is free as well. It has everything! Toys, clothes, luggage, birds etc etc etc!
The first 3 lines are new stuff and the lines in the back are used things. I personally don’t hit up those lines but the stuff looks pretty decent. The only thing I will say is the last time I was here, prices were sooo high! Not sure if it was cus of the holidays but they weren’t swap meet prices. Granted I didn’t try bargaining, but I was a little shocked.
All the things are pretty good quality, for a swap meet. I wouldn’t say it’s super clean, but for an outside market, it’s not too bad. They sell all kinds of food, but my fav are the ice drinks or the «raspados,» which cost like $ 2.50. I always get one before leaving! There is tons of parking but be prepared to walk a little ESP if you find parking a little further. The people selling items and that visit are all really nice! If you need something at a cheaper price or just wanna spend the day at the swap meet, come through :)

Love this swapmeet because it’s free to get in and you can negotiate prices most of the time. Best place to get travel luggage if your looking for some. It does seem like it’s not as big as it used to be but there is still plenty to look at.

The working man’s dollar will go farther here than most anywhere in the United States. Shirts for 50 cents, jeans $ 5, jewelry and perfume to make your woman look like $ 1 Million but you only spend $ 12. The junk and crap are just noise. You can feed and clothe your family for less than a few hours pay. What else can the working man ask for? Oh yeah, FREE admission.

Very small, with mainly used items. Won’t visit this location again. Items were also over priced.

This is for the roasted corn!
First they take ur order and toss ur corn on the table. Don t give u napkin nor even a thank you.
Then I figure my way through the small area and get my corn prepared. As I’m shaking the cheese, I hate those shakers! This lady from the food truck that’s parked in that small area start shouting out of the truck, (DON’T OPEN THE CHEESE) OK I said what’s the big deal, as she replied moisture gets in it, That’s the big deal! Ummm hello never heard it nor is it a problem elsewhere.
Maybe u should get a better damn shaker, and golden west swapmeet has way better customer service with way better tasting corn. The corn was so dry, it s like get outta the businesz, it’s not cut out for u.
I won’t buy another corn there .
The raspado from the entrance of the swapmeet was very good sweet ladies.

Don’t waste your time at this tiny swapmeet. My husband and I often frequent the swapmeet around Orange County so we decided to check this one out. First off it’s very small compared to the others around (we had walked the whole thing in 15 min). Second, things really aren’t that cheap here, pretty much just dollar store junk at the same rate. And lastly, I dunno, it just had a very ghetto feel to it. My hubby and I both walked out of there feeling kinda depressed. If you’re looking for a good swapmeet, I definitely recommend the Goldenwest or Cypress college ones.
Only gave this one the two stars because of how easy it was to find parking (which is not something we are used to at the other swap meets).

I love swap meets like this, if you check my reviews for other swap meets you will see I am a suck for them. I have said it countless times that the OC Swapmeet is more of an outdoor mall than a swap meet.
This is a great little spot where the vendors change what they have week by week. Tarps laid out or boxes to rummage through is what I need at my swap meets. I will stick to places like the OCC. Place has some great food/​food trucks. Real deal stuff, plus if you want to get your Duro game on you can here. I swear everyone is rolling around with those. CHEERS!

I love this place. Went at 11am on a Saturday and there was plenty of parking. I like that they don’t charge to park or get in like other places. Despite what others gave said in comments, I find it to be inexpensive. Good bang for your buck. Their bacon wrapped hot dogs are to die for. $ 5 for the hot dog, chips and drink. Def wear sunscreen.

My biggest complaint about swap meets and flea markets is that they need to have something you can’t get at K-​Mart or Wal-​Mart, when you see half the booths filled with socks or clothes then you are at an outdoor X-​Mart. We were attending a play at the college and arrived early and had an extra hour so a wander through the swap meet was in order. There was a small selection of collectibles and used goods but the majority of the vendors were selling new items that you could buy (sometimes for less) at your local big box store. Ok if you are in the area but not worth a special trip

Stopped by here yesterday and I’d forgot how much I like it here. It’s predominatly hispanic, Hell… it felt like Mexico. (and I have a house in Mexico, so yeah… I can speak to such things.) If you want an «Old fashioned» style swapmeet… this is the place. A lot of homegrown style vendors. Kinda of like the ultimate garage sale. If you don’t mind used… there is a TON of deals here.
LOTS of used and new tools… and name brands as well… Makita, Snap On, DeWalt, Ryobi, Craftsman, etc.
Lots of clothes… both new and used.
LOTS of kids toys… new and used. And some GREAT deals to be had.
LOTS of booths where everything was a buck. I brought my 6 year old God Daughter with me and she LOVES to shop. Got here a new Hello KItty shirt, $ 6…3 new game cartridges for her VTech game…$ 7.50 for all 3.
AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Like the best road side stands in Mexico.
Oh and parking and admission is free.
Get there before 3 as that’s when it starts to break up.
Don’t bring your girl if she’s primpy or prissy. But that being said, there ARE deals to be had.

«Muy barato! Muy Barato! Un Dollar! Un Dollar!» Seems to be the primary sales slogan for most of the vendors here, which should also be an indication of the predominant cultural infusion throughout the market.
There is something about a good flea market that I just cannot resist; I don’t know whether it’s the hard-​nosed bartering, the wide variety of random knick-​knacks, or all the street-​style food that seems to be non-​existent in Orange County. But, be forewarned, if you don’t do well with crowds and hate the hassle of digging through a bunch of useless junk to find your gem, avoid this market.
For those of us who want to mix it up and have a shopping experience outside of the usual department stores and malls that litter Orange County, this market is loads of fun. For example, I wanted a sturdy pair of cowboy boots, so I thought I would check the market before dishing out $ 300 at Boot Barn. Within 15 minutes of browsing, I was thrilled to locate a pair of light brown leather Dan Post brand cowboy boots, and I was ecstatic to learn that they were only $ 10! What a steal! The market is also great for finding stuff to decorate a man cave like beer signs and old posters, and aftermarket car stuff like floormats and steering wheel covers are in abundance. If there’s some random item like my cowboy boots that you’ve been kind of wanting to buy but aren’t prepared to dish out big bucks for, drop by the market and cruise around for a bit! You never know…
One last tip– If you’ve never taken a Spanish class and don’t know how to speak and understand numbers, bring a friend who speaks Spanish. It’s not necessary but it makes interactions a lot smoother.

Awesome swap meet! I haven’t been to one in forever, but my friend took me here on a beautiful saturday morning. It’s located in the Adams lot of OCC which is pretty huge. Free parking, but it can be tough to find parking if you come here early. We arrived around 1 and it was still packed (they close at 3). The crowd here is mostly hispanics, but it was fun to brush up on my spanish :) There are lots of food trucks here and everyone seemed to be ordering from this one truck that made fresh fruit and shaved ice. Looked really appealing, but I already had lunch so didn’t get to try it (will come back for it!).
If you’re looking for long sleeves/​t-​shirts to wear to the gym etc. I would come here there’s plenty of it and it’s a lot cheaper than 5 for 10. I believe it’s 7 for $ 10 here (yes adult sizes)! Also, ATTENTION GIRLS THAT WANT TOMS THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! There were lots of shoe vendors selling new vans & toms! Unfortunately they didn’t have my size for toms though :(There are also lots of gardening supplies/​tools here and kitchenware. There are also video game/​consoles for sale, but I’d stick with gamestop or game 4 less ’cause the prices are about the same and you’d at least get to test the games at gamestop before buying. You can’t test the games here.
GUYS: if you need computer parts, etc. I would go here because there were new unopened box computer items/​routers and other electronics for cheap.
Great place to browse around & buy fresh produce or other «junk»

Free to get in. Minus the food, everything else is gross. There is a entire row of what looks like a garage sale but everything is not a buck. Some of the prices rival that of legitimate stores on sale??!
$ 1 churro and $ 2 agua fresca… so good. One thing good going for them.
For $ 2, you can get into the OC Fairgrounds Farmers Market /​Swap meet and there is so much more variety on produce, snacks, kids clothes, kitchen /​home décor, etc.