Seaside Bazaar in Encinitas, CA

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Telephone:	+1 760-753-1611
Website:	www.theseasidebazaar.com
Address:	459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA, 92024 Encinitas
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	280 ftEncinitas
Categories:	Festivals

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Local time (Encinitas)	09:49 Friday, 23 May 2025

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Saturday	9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday	9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Are you a local artist or craftsperson, or have something

interesting to sell? The Seaside Bazaar is looking for unique New Vendors, and acoustic musicians to play each weekend. Call for details or come by for an application. *Please mention you saw this on YELP!

History

Established in 1985.

The Seaside Bazaar is a European style open-air market. Situated along scenic Highway 101 in Old Downtown Encinitas, the Bazaar has offered a unique alternative for locals and tourists since 1985. Offering an array imports from around the world to handcrafted treasures by local artists. There’s always something new to view as the selection of vendors changes from week to week.

We are descended from the old Leucadia Flea Market, which ended in 1983. In years past, the lot was formerly home to a lumberyard and an A&W Rootbeer drive-in. We are just steps from our most historic local landmark, the La Paloma Theater, which hosted many movie and live performance openings dating back to the 1920’s.

With our ideal weather, we are visited continually by travelers and tourists from around the country, along with many Europeans and internationals. We remain the only ongoing craft and import bazaar in San Diego.

Meet the Business Owner

Josiah S.

Business Owner

The Seaside Bazaar welcomes new Owners/Managers, Josiah & Emily, June 2011. They also own Ecotopiia on Coast Hwy 101, a store dedicated to providing consumers with environmentally-conscious products.

Contact them about The Bazaar at seasidebazaar@gmail.com.

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19 reviews of Seaside Bazaar

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Marcus F.

Place rating: 3
Escondido, CA

Seaside Bazaar is one of those places you always drive past but there’s never available parking up front so you just keep on going. True to its name, it’s set up like an middle eastern bazaar with tents, camels, and jars of succulent olives and luscious dates. A snake charmer was playing sweet child o’ mine on his pungi. Okay, no camels and olives, and no snake charmer. But there were hippie vendors under canopies. Is calling someone a hippie even politically correct these days?
If you’re looking for loose fitting and comfortable attire there are several vendors here that specialize in that. Note that Seaside Bazaar is worth a walk through because everyone has a friend that’s into this stuff.
— Bazaar is a fancy word for «expensive flea market».
— The Bazaar seems to be geared toward the health /spiritual tourist crowd (i.e. Disposable income)

Heather D.

Place rating: 5
Cardiff, CA

One– of– a Kind Unique Art, aura readings, jewelry, oils, comfortable Eco– friendly clothes, unique men’s Clothes, beautiful women’s clothes… And much more!!! There are many great vendors with unique items that you can not find anywhere else! I enjoy the laid back atmosphere and open air market! Go and check it out!!!

Judy S.

Place rating: 5
San Marcos, CA

Yogi Surf Crossing T-shirts are coming to the Bazaar. If you are a local or a visitor, you know what an iconic beautiful scene is at Swami’s. Wearable art is the way to go, great local gift too.

Carmen V.

Place rating: 3
San Jose, CA

Too hippie for my taste, like incense-colorful huge cotton Indian pants-flower power hippie. This is not your usual farmers markets set of cool, modern stands filled with modern looking jewelry. I am sure you go 10 or 20 years back in time and you would have find the same kind of clothing and patchouli smell feel to it. The best is the live music on Sundays. The only stand that caught my attention this last time I visited was someone making mini succulent gardens in some sea shells. In some other stands you could see painted rocks for $ 20…I mean… way too much.

Denisse N.

Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA

Hey everyone! I’m a new vendor at the Bazaar selling unique handcrafts from Mexico. I, and all of my fellow vendors alike, truly appreciate everyone’s support. I’ve only been there for two weeks, but can tell that it will be my home on Saturdays. The overal vibe and growing interest in this market is incredible — new vendors pop-up every weekend! Stop by and say hello the next time you’re at the Seaside Bazaar or in the general area! We just can’t get enough of your friendly faces!
Gracias!
Guera Morena

Lori L.

Place rating: 4
Carlsbad, CA

Really fun place to find unique items and meet cool vendors. Friendly people and nice location.

Todd M.

Place rating: 5
Venice, CA

This is a heavenly hippy feel good paradise. People are friendly and happy to buy/sell the coolest most interesting alternative apparel and gear available anywhere. The vendors were extremely lovely and kind. The prices were great!!! I loved seeing so many different kinds of people in one place. I made new friends and saw some old ones that really had a great time. The music and artists were fantastic and fun! Thank you for the amazing time!

Susanne R.

Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA

It was smaller than I expected… but some of the artisans there said the size of the market fluctuates depending on the season, the weather, where in the art/craft faire schedule people are in.
Reasonably priced artsy stuff. I bought a fun, funky hair ornament that wraps your hair up and has a really good skewering pin to hold it in place. A really fun dog shop where you can get uvb protection sun glasses for the pampered pooch. Fun artisan and new-age crystals and jewelry.
Very fun, and afterwards you can stroll down the main drag and look at all the other fun shops Encinitas has.
I want to live in Encinitas!
ps…I said good for kids… kids that know to look, not touch!

KJ A.

Place rating: 4
Aliso Viejo, CA

This is a small open air market – probably 25 — 30 booths. It’s got a definite hippy vibe: incense, string bracelets, tie-dye tee shirts, silver jewelry, Asian inspired jackets.
I bought a beautiful windchime from one of the vendors last year and still love it. It’s got a lot of sparkle from cut glass and a very nice sound.
More recently I bought a tie dyed jacket with blanket stitch detail for my best friend. She loved it because it was unusual – not something you’re going to find at Nordstrom or Old Navy. On finding out it was for my friend’s birthday, the vendor generously tossed in a box of incense. I wasn’t amped about the incense, but my friend’s daughter loved it.
I wouldn’t make the drive just to go to this market but if you like The Camp or The Lab in Costa Mesa, you’ll enjoy the Seaside Bazaar.
Recommend

Borneo G.

Place rating: 3
San Diego, CA

A place that you should try at least once. Really cute to walk around, the weather is almost always pleasant considering you’re in Encinitas (and near the water, too!). After a while, though, a lot of the stuff is the same and it’s nothing new. I don’t really go here too often since most of the items are the same as they were six months ago (like someone mentioned here).
If you’re into artsy knick-knacks, crafty novelties, hippy clothing, and woo-woo items (lol), then you’ll definitely feel at home here. There are some cheap bazaar type stuff, like wallets and sunglasses… kinda reminds me of things I’d find at a swap meet or college fair that I used to frequent back in the day.

S c.

Place rating: 2
Escondido, CA

Kind of the same old stuff — nothing really unique. One old hag sells sunglasses; she has been there for years. Not worth going out of your way for, that is for sure.

Heather H.

Place rating: 3
Carlsbad, CA

Lot of cool hippie stuff to buy here! Always something different every time. Fun to walk around if you are in Encinitas on the weekend.

Nick T.

Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA

Wow, I did not know that there were reviews for this little bazaar. I havent been in a while but when I do find myself cruising up the 101 I will stop in.
Its almost at the intersection where Encinitas Blvd is and very close to Moonlight Beach.
Its like a swap meet with fancier stuff, and a lot of it is home made items for the house or even jewelry .
It is pretty small though. Just dont expect to find vinyl albums, sunglasses, infomercial products or any of the other tacky things that you would find at Kobeys Swap Meet.
Be aware that some items here are on the pricey side but you have to pay for quality.

Gudi R.

Place rating: 4
Encinitas, CA

A fun place to always find something new and exciting. Eclectic stuff, unique stuff. Some vendors craft their own goods. They put their whole soul into what they offer. Sometimes there is live music. It’s not a flea market. It’s part of the heart of Encinitas, our cute beach town.

Donna Y.

Place rating: 3
San Jose, CA

I came on a Sunday and I think Saturday has more vendors. Its a cute place to go around look at little booths and all. Reminds me of fairs or festivals. Its kinda like a little flea market. You can find anything from jewelry, clothing, art, and home items. Its a great place to walk around and find something cool.

Marisa F.

Place rating: 3
Hesperia, CA

I must have hit this place on a bad day. It did rain the day before, and rain does tend to scare So Cal folks.
It was pretty low key with only a few vendors, a few selling furniture, skateboards, silvery jewelery, organic clothes and some artsy stuff.
I didn’t find anything that I wanted to buy, so that was a bit of a bummer.

Shannon F.

Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA

Something I really enjoy when I go down to San Diego County, is cruising down Highway 101, cool ocean air circulating through my lungs, and neat little beachtowns lining the path. Seaside Bazaar appears along the journey in Encinitas, as a higher end flea market with great taste. You can’t always really shop for bargains here, but you can find hand crafted, often one of a kind items with the artists personally selling their merchandise. Really nice vendors, beautiful sunny days, it’s never a miss here.

Julie G.

Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA

Encinitas Seaside Bazaar is one of the most popular open air flea markets in all of San Diego. With a European flair and free parking and admission, you really can’t go wrong here even if you just want to browse. You can find a plethora of unique items from around the world to hippie-style T-Shirts. There are usually over 50 merchants here with my favorite being the French linen booth. see photos. It reminds me of the high-end markets held in parking lots in NYC where imports rule and are less expensive than the shops.
The Bazaar is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm and sometimes on Fridays during holiday weekends.

Kinsee M.