Flea Markets/Swap Meets San Francisco
 

Ok, I've been to San Francisco many, many times, but this time I'm going with some one who has an interest in wanting to go to a flea market and/or swap meet. I'm stumped. Does anyone know what Frisco has to offer in the way of either? Will be going over a long weekend in September. <BR> <BR>Also, interested in any hotel options in the city and/or B & B's that people have tried. <BR> <BR>Thanks for any and all suggestions! <BR>

I'm not a flea market person, but my friend Barbara, Queen of Fleas, is a big fan of the Alemany Flea Market, at 100 Alemany Blvd, near the junction of 101 and 280. Last I heard it was open on Wednesdays and Sundays 8-3. (I'm sure about the Sunday part; Barbara was there yesterday!) It's a good ways from downtown SF, and I don't know what bus routes go there. <BR> <BR>BTW, if you've been to SF so many times, I'm surprised nobody has told you not to call it "Frisco."

KT, <BR>Thanks for the info - much appreciated. <BR> <BR>I'm from So Calif - here we still say "Frisco", if it offends anyone, sorry - old habits die hard, and when I first started going to "SF" it was "Frisco".

I will address the B&B part of the question. I just returned from a CA trip (will post my trip soon), but I stayed at the White Swan right by Union Square. There are nice oversized rooms, comfortable beds, great homemade breakfasts w/ scones, biscuits, cinnamon buns, quiche, fruit and cereal etc. We paid $205 a night. The convience of having a nice homemade breakfast downstairs was great.

I came to SF from Los Angeles several years ago. I learned very early on never to call it "Frisco" when they threatened me with physical violence! Just kidding, but it really does grate--similar to "LA-LA land" and "Behind the Orange Curtain" or do those sound OK to you? Hope you find a great Flea Market--the best one I know in the state is in Pasadena! :~)

There's a wonderful antique flea market on the first Sunday of every month at the former Alameda Naval Air Station. Alameda is just across the Bay Bridge and a bit south. From the flea market you have an incredible view of SF across the bay. Have a look at www.antiquesbybay.com.

Well, here's a website to check out: <BR> <BR>www.fleamarketguide.com