Berkeley Flea Market is a weekly event that features numerous vendors and includes fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry and antiques. Most of the vendors are local artisans and farmers. Sign ups are the last Thursday of the month, and there is often a waiting list for this popular event.
Denio's Farmer's Market and Auction is a large farmer's market and flea market. In addition to the market, there are food vendors who sell things like hot dogs, chili and slushees. Parking costs $3.
The Santa Cruz Flea Market, located at the Skyview Drive-in Theater on Soquel Drive, is operated by Goodwill Industries. Vendors set up their wares in the early hours of the weekend and shoppers flock to the flea market -- the smart ones get there early -- for such finds as furniture, tools, clothing, shoes, pets, plants, fresh produce and more.
