The San Jose Flea Market is a year-round market at 1590 Berryessa Road in San Jose, with vendor stalls, food concessions and a garden area. It’s open Friday through Sunday, though its published opening times differ, so check the details before setting out.
- Location: 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133
- Usual days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Admission: Free when you park in the general lots; walk-in admission has a fee on weekends
Where is the San Jose Flea Market?
The San Jose Flea Market is at 1590 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133, beside Berryessa BART Station. The Garden at the Flea entrance, used by people arriving on foot, by bike, by transit or from off-site parking, is next to the station.
The market says it was established in 1960. Its grounds include a quarter-mile produce row, a vintage carousel and a garden center, alongside rows of independent vendors.
What are the San Jose Flea Market hours?
The market is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with published opening times ranging from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and a listed closing time of 5:00 PM.
Vendor gates open at 5:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday, and at 6:00 AM on Friday, when there are limited sellers. Check the official site before you go.
The market operates year-round, rain or shine, except for a few holidays. Vendors are independent and may decide whether to open on rainy days.
How do you get to the market, and where can you park?
You can drive, take transit, walk or bike to the market. Parking and admission depend on how you arrive: general-lot parking includes free admission, while people entering on foot or by other means use the Garden at the Flea entrance.
Driving and parking
General parking is free on Fridays. On Saturday it costs $10, and on Sunday it costs $20. Saturday and Sunday parking is free before 8:00 AM. Admission is free for visitors who park in the general parking lots.
Avoid parking at the shopping plaza across the street: the market warns that vehicles parked there will be towed.
Transit, walking and biking
The market is served by VTA routes 61, 77, 70 and Rapid 523, and Berryessa BART Station is nearby. Weekend BART arrivals and departures are every 30 minutes. For more on local connections, see this guide to San Jose public transport.
People arriving by foot, transit or bike enter through the Garden at the Flea entrance next to Berryessa BART. Walk-in admission is free on Friday, $3 on Saturday and $5 on Sunday. Bike racks are by that entrance; bring your own locking device.
What can you find at the San Jose Flea Market?
The market brings together independent sellers offering antiques, collectibles, books, produce, plants, flowers, tools, clothing, jewelry, electronics and furniture. The selection can vary because vendors choose whether to open, particularly on rainy days.
Food concession stands and food trucks offer options such as tacos, burritos, corn dogs, fries, popcorn and ice cream. Cash is accepted, and some vendors and most concessions take credit cards. ATMs are available at four locations inside the market.
Only service animals are allowed at the flea market. If you’re making a wider day of it, the guide to one day in San Jose offers another way to plan time in the city.
Planning a visit
The market is about a 6-minute drive from Alura Inn, or about 31 minutes on foot. If you’re walking, cycling or taking transit, head for the Garden at the Flea entrance by Berryessa BART; drivers should follow the market’s directions for its general parking lots rather than using the shopping plaza across the street.
For a weekend visit, factor the arrival method into your budget: parking in the general lots includes free admission, while walk-in admission is charged on Saturday and Sunday. Carry cash as well as a card if useful, since not every vendor accepts cards.
FAQs
Is the San Jose Flea Market open year-round?
Yes. The market operates year-round, rain or shine, except for a few holidays. Individual vendors may choose whether to open when it rains.
How much does it cost to enter?
Admission is free for visitors who park in the general parking lots. Walk-in admission is free Friday, $3 Saturday and $5 Sunday.
Can you bring a dog to the market?
Only service animals are allowed at the flea market.
Can you pay by card?
Cash is accepted. Some vendors and most concessions accept credit cards, and ATMs are available at four locations inside the market.