West Wind Solano Swap Meet

Horrible flea market. Very small and full of junk. Although, my kids found some cool things, we adults did not. The ppl selling were a little weird and not all the way there. Will not go back!

This is one great swap meet and part of a dying breed around the Bay Area.
It’s pretty clean and the produce stands are pretty good.
Lots of small art and craft booths, good selection of «garage sale» type booths, some commercial vendors. Location is easy to find but you have to pay for parking or prepare for a long walk.
PS: this place is in Concord, not Vallejo (Solano County)

I’ve been to several of the bay areas flea markets and I was pleasantly surprised how big this one was. I’m only giving it four stars since parking was bad.
We went on a dreary Sunday and got there early about 7:30am, since we read the reviews about parking being an issue we wanted to be there early. We couldn’t find a spot worth our life, so we ended up parking across the street in one of the businesses parking lot, which I’m sure was a big no-​no.
The entrance fee was reasonable, I think it was $ 1.50 each? I can’t remember, but it was cheaper than some other flea markets. When we got in we were shocked at how big it was, how CLEAN it was (for a flea market) and how many vendors had shown up, since it looked like it was going to rain. Right of the bat I found a really cool vintage item for $ 1.00. I found several other items that I wanted from other vendors for only $ 1.00 each. My BF found items for .25, .50 or $ 1.00. ALL of the vendors were really nice and we never even bothered to bargain with them since they were all reasonably priced. I did come across one vendor that wanted $ 10 for an item, which was well worth it but I wasn’t willing to pay for it.
We read the other reviews about vendors being rude, there being loud music and pets being sold. We didn’t come across a single rude vendor, there wasn’t any loud marachi music playing, nor were there any pets being sold.
All in all it was a good experience and would go again.

Pretty grimey but a fun adventure. Great place for ppl watching. Loud bumpin ass marachi music, all sorts of weirdos & wares, shitty coffee, and a pretty decent place to sell your crap.

Perfect place to go to find people selling trash and rude customers. I’m going to sell in Oakland next week.

It’s like 300 garage sales all at once! This is the place to come if you really want a bargain on household stuff, but like any sale like this, you really have to get here early to find the good stuff. Plus it gets very warm out here later in the day.
Forgot about trying to park in the parking lot, find street parking a few blocks away instead. It’s $ 1.25 to get in. It’s largely Hispanic buyers and sellers.
The bathroom on this occasion had an overwhelming smell, oh well.
But you should come here once for the experience.

My husband and I had our first day as sellers here at this flea market. We got here at entrance gate at 515Am and their were other sellers waiting in long car line to pay the Sunday fee of $ 25.00 to park and sell items.
As soon as we situated our car we were trying to unload items to display on ground floor. «Group of men/​women» just came to us all of sudden and started taking things out of our boxes and units. my husband told them to give us at least 10 minutes to get things on floor. Being NICE sometimes doesn’t work-​Next time we have to be more firm with customer’s :(
Anyways, by the end of the day 3pm we made way over our sales mark as we planned. thank you to Those customers who bought from us!!:) …In the end .we both were smiling over our $$ and enjoying a great dinner in San Francisco :)

I would have given the swap meet for stars if they didn’t play that dreadful Mariachi music everywhere…
Attention folks that like that kind of music gringos do not like that music so if you want us to buy your junk there turn that crap off !!!
Thank you …

I like this swap meet /​flea market for various reasons. Reason number one is that it feels safe. I used to go to the Coliseum Swap Meet in my pre-​parent days and could really care less about how safe someplace was. Now with my little guy, who loves the swap meet, I take this into serious consideration. The people that run this swap meet do an outstanding job to ensure that it is safe. And it shows. There are kids everywhere!!!
Ok, on to the junk. Saturdays are pretty quiet and pretty cheap. Don’t let that fool you. I have found some of the best bargains on a Sat because there is less foot traffic. Sundays are a zoo! Costs about a buck more to get in. About three times as many vendors, but about five to ten times the foot traffic. And parking can be impossible to find by 8AM. More vendors = more junk. But I’ve found the prices a little higher on Sun and the sellers a little less flexible when it comes to price.
Not a big fan of the people selling the birds. They really throw those cages around when loading and unloading. I understand that they pay for that spot, but I would re-​consider letting them sell there. I’m not a big fan of backyard breeders of any animal.
Anyway, besides the bird issue, a great place to pick up some great items or even just walk around and look. Something for everyone.

Came here on a Saturday.
This one is good because there are a lot of garage sale style vendors (which I love). There is a good amount of vendors selling new items too with the occasional vendor selling 100% counterfeit merchandise. If you’re in the market for a basketball or nfl Jersey you should stop by this place and check it out, but as a word of caution — inspect the jersey you plan on buying verrrry carefully; some of those jerseys are authentic and some are «replicas.»
The only reason I am giving this flea market 3 stars is the lack of vendors that are willing to haggle. Prices started high and stayed high. Couldn’t catch a price break anywhere here. Some vendors even acted insulted when I tried to bargain with them… The last vendor I stopped at was already packing up at 11:30. I was able to catch a glimpse of what he packed into the van — it was true garbage. I gave him a counter offer on an item he was putting into a plastic bag and he got hostile with me! While I was walking away he said my offer was robbery (it wasnt) and he loudly said I was trying to f**k him (I definitely wasn’t). My daughter was there and tried to act like she didn’t hear it… If she wasn’t there with me, I know I would have flown off the handle.
Bottom line — some of the vendors are decent. Others are grimey, dirty flea market «professionals. » might be worth it to stop by if you happen to be in the area. Probably not if you aren’t.

I came here as a seller for the first time and had a decent experience.
There aren’t many families with garage-​sale like shops, since most vendors specialize in one area.
This is a great way to get high traffic for your items, but don’t count on getting top dollar for your stuff. Most of the clothes I sold went for a $ 1 a piece, but they were items that buy-​back stores like Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange weren’t interested in. It’s nice to get some money for them, even if it’s not much.
Make sure you bring some sort of shade, either as a big, floppy hat or a giant beach umbrella, because it gets super hot. Also, don’t forget your cooler packed with ice, cold water and snacks, because food can be expensive.
I wasn’t a big fan of the hilly ground (intended for the drive-​in movies) because it made parking in the spot difficult. Also, there are a lot of rocks and small pieces of garbage, so I would bring a broom next time to clear my spot.
Overall, it was a fun experience to talk with all of the people, get rid of some stuff, and make a few bucks on the side. I will definitely be back! :]

I was extremely happy with the treasures I found here this past weekend. A large-​size igloo dog house for $ 15 (retails for $ 90), a brand new, never-​opened Northwest Territory screen house for our next camping trip for just $ 10 bucks (retails for $ 70), $ 1.50 for two pounds of fresh green beans. This just names a few.
We arrived after 12:30 and found that some sellers offered up free stuff when they were ready to pack it up for the day. Some of the free treasures I left with were Christmas decorations, an array of gardening seeds, brand new never-​opened mattress storage cover, brand new tennis balls for my dog :)
I recommend bringing water and sunblock with you. It gets pretty hot walking around in the afternoon. Plus, a water for $ 3 just ain’t the business.
I literally saved myself over $ 100 and found some really great items I needed. Coming back next weekend!

I haven’t been here in awhile and didn’t purchase anything this time around, but they literally have EVERYTHING you can think of here. Massages, window tinting, sign making, dining room sets, live stock, fruit stands, etc. as well as the usual finds at a flea market.
Go EARLY. Most vendors leave by noon, plus parking gets a little crazy.

Second trip down to this flea market. Always get down there at 12 and it saddens me most people pack up and bounce around the small duration we are in there. It’s all hit or miss, the first time I arrived there were a whole lot less sellers but I came up on more items. Second time it was a packed house but came up empty.
Not a bad flea market but people pack up WAY too early and it’s all hit or miss.

Sunday parking can be difficult unless you go very early. $ 2.25 for a small bottle of Costco water from a beverage vendor at such a modest venue was annoying. I didn’t buy it. Lots of new junky stuff and roosters all over. Ok flea market for the most part.

Went here today for the first time in decades. I have not been to many flea markets so I guess I don’t have much to compare this too. Aren’t they really all the same and what really makes it a one star or a five star is what you find?
I was on ebay last night trying for a Griswold Cast Iron Plett pan… rare, old and it was up to $ 45 including shipping. I stopped at that point due to my budget. I wake up this morning and decided to go to the flea market. It was 6:30am, and the rain had stopped. I paid my fee, and started to walk around. There were not many vendors yet, since the rain the night before was keeping them away. All of a sudden, I caught sight of a cast iron dutch oven. I made my way over… and…there it was sitting, a Griswold CI Plett pan! OMG… I squealed. I asked him «how much for the pan» getting ready to pull $ 40 from my pocket if he said $ 40. «Oh, I am so sorry, it got wet last night, honestly it did not have that rust on it today. I know you can get it off and season it. It was not seasoned. I was wanting $ 10 for it.» JACKPOT! He then showed me another sweet pot, but wanted $ 35 for it. I managed to walk away with both for the $ 40 in my pocket.
So as I was saying above, your attitude towards this place most likely depends upon what you find. For me, it was a 5-​star adventure!

Went here for the first time. It was a pretty decent flea market, but there weren’t a lot of stands there. I heard it’s busier on Sundays, so maybe I’ll go on a Sunday sometime soon! I got a scarf for $ 4 and I’ve seen the same exact one at Forever 21 for $ 16.80. I found 3 really cute handmade bracelets for $ 7. I’m happy with my finds!
Question though! Does anyone know if it’s okay to negociate prices because at some of the stands, the prices are pretty steep! Someone please let me know! :)

I’ve bought and sold here. It’s more fun buying, as the customers generally drive hard bargains. Oh well.
On Saturday, it’s cheaper for the vendors, but only half is open. You might find a couple of things, and some people swear by Saturdays, but the real time to go according to me is on Sunday, when both lots are open, and there’s many more vendors. I look for old things, and ones success depends on who’s there, and if you get to the good stuff before everybody else does. If you see a crowd, go investigate, though it may already be too late.
If you are really on the hunt for particular stuff, you gotta get up early. The place opens at six, and that’s when you should be there. Easier done in the summer than the winter, when you must have warm clothes and a flashlight.
I never have much gotten into the food there, unlike my response to the Richmond Flea Market, where the choices are just so great. Usually I buy one of the jalapeño pizzas from the people who are always selling them for a dollar. They aren’t that good, but for some reason I really like them. That booth also sells cheap pastries, cookies, et cetera. On the right side of the market, a few rows from the back. I’ve run into a jerky seller there several times, and his product cannot be beat. Some guy from Martinez who makes his own.
As for the merchandise, there are the now-​usual sellers of new things, electronics, makeup, jewelry, toys, tool guys, bike guys, used clothes sellers, but also produce sellers, one time sellers, plant sellers, and antique dealers. I think it’s a pretty good mix. There is a solid core of regular buyers and sellers.
I enjoy this place, though I haven’t been recently. You really need to get to know a flea market to appreciate all it has to offer to you personally. This one is a bit of an effort for me, a half hour drive, but fun. Great exercise. Check it out.

hmm the only seller i found was a older filipino lady selling awesome made Cali T– Shirts 4 for $ 10. Other vendors are more expensive than the mall, I mean C’mon your at a swap meet. Sell me something cheaper than regular mall prices.
Other than the T-​Shirt place and the $ 1.25 entrance fee, I’m not sure what all the hype is about. Maybe if your more of a garage sale type of shopper, but I like my garage sales around my neighborhood at least I know who they are coming from.
Other than that I like the San Jose Swap Meet /​Flea Market much better.
Maybe I’ll try going here again, maybe the concord heat got to me as I couldn’t spend more than an hour there.

Laura L. gave me the idea to sell my stuff here last weekend (Sunday). Since I live in a rural part of Fairfield and I didn’t want ppl coming and going, I decided to clean out my house and threw stuff in plastic bins. It took a good 2 days to sort out everything, but after watching a mini-​marathon of «Hoarders», I was READY to get to it! I had just about everything… an old Metro PCS phone, a fake Louis Vuitton wallet, bike parts, bike helmets, purses from Ross/​Marshalls, CDs, DVDs, etc. etc.
I keep most of my stuff in pretty immaculate condition and I have to admit, it was really hard selling my stuff at a huge discount, but the crap had to go!
Anyone can come, you just have to get there pretty early… like 6:30am. I paid $ 25 for my space and put the bins out and a table and most of the items sold before 1pm. I came back with a couple of bins (out of 6 large ones and a couple of small ones). Most of the stuff I came back with were the bags from Ross/​Marshalls. Woooomp! Wooooooomp!
I made $ 300 after my payout and that was well worth it! I would do it again.
After I told my bf that I made $ 300, he said, «That’s pretty good considering it was about $ 3,000 worth of stuff!» LMAO. He was prolly right.
I met an Asian girl who bought my authentic Gucci visor (it was totally out of shape and old and sold it for $ 7!) and she told me that the weekend before, she found a woman who had a CRAPLOAD of authentic Coach bags. She was selling them for $ 7 each! Supposedly, she had TONS… In my mind, I’m thinking 60?
Anyhoo — you can find some good deals. I didn’t buy anything there and I was able to walk around for abit afterwards. There’s a little bit of everything for everyone and it’s great to find such great deals. Even though it pained me to sell my awesome stuff for cheap, it’s a give and take kind of thing… :)
Hit it up and check it out or haul all your crap up there. Don’t forget to watch a few episodes of Hoarders before cleaning out your place! Hahahahahah!