South Bay Swap Meet

A Drive-In Theater Swap Meet — San Diego's Best-Kept Bargain Secret

PRODUCE-PRIMARY MARKET — primarily a produce and general merchandise swap meet at a historic drive-in theater. Strong multicultural vendor community. Great for vintage finds and collectibles. Food vendors on-site.

Set inside a historic drive-in theater, the South Bay Swap Meet is part thrift hunt, part community gathering — and it draws a rich multicultural crowd you won't find anywhere else in San Diego. Wander past vendors selling fresh produce, rare vinyl, traditional crafts, and street food that smells like the border. Early birds get the best finds; the $0.50 weekend admission is practically an insult to the experience. It's grittier and more intimate than Koby's, with a loyal following that makes it feel like a neighborhood institution.

Farmers market

Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday · 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Next open: Sun, Aug 30

Admission

Free admission · Price tier: Budget

Parking

Free

Contact

(619) 423-2727

Website

southbaydrivein.com ↗

Pet policy

🐾Not pet-friendly