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San Jose Capitol Flea Market
Discover treasures and bargains at San Jose's vibrant community marketplace!
2.6(5 reviews)
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Discover treasures and bargains at San Jose's vibrant community marketplace!
San Jose Capitol Flea Market is a bustling outdoor marketplace located at 3630 Hillcap Ave, offering a diverse array of goods from home essentials to unique finds. With a 4.2/5 Google rating from over 1,700 reviews, it serves as a hub for bargain hunters, families, and small vendors. While some reviews highlight organizational challenges, many customers praise the affordable prices and unexpected discoveries. The market fosters a lively atmosphere with food vendors and occasional entertainment, making it a go-to spot for weekend shopping and community engagement in San Jose.
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Affordable spaces for local sellers to showcase goods, from antiques to handmade crafts.
Open-air market with diverse items including home decor, clothing, electronics, and more at bargain prices.
Variety of food stands offering quick bites and local treats like fried peas for a tasty experience.
Hosts occasional entertainment and activities, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Convenient entry and parking for vendors and shoppers, with early morning setup options.
Nice, place to look for unexpected things, for home, at a moderate price, some new some old,
My experience at the West Wind Flea Market was very disappointing and disheartening. When I arrived around 9 a.m., another vendor and I entered through the drive-in area to pay for our spots. We asked the staff member at the front about the situation and whether there were still vendors and attendees inside. He told us that there were still people inside, but what he didn’t mention was that many of the vendors were already packing up and leaving. What made this experience worse was the lack of honesty and transparency. The staff clearly knew that vendors were leaving and that there were barely any attendees due to the rain that morning. Despite that, they still charged us the $25 vendor fee with no refund option. If they had been upfront about the situation, we could have made an informed decision before paying. Instead, the experience came across as misleading and inconsiderate—especially for small vendors who rely on these events to make a living. It was frustrating to see how poorly the situation was handled. If management knows that weather conditions are affecting attendance and that vendors are packing up early, they should communicate that clearly before taking payments. Overall, the West Wind Flea Market needs stronger leadership and a fairer system for vendors. The way things were handled felt dismissive and unprofessional. Vendors deserve honesty, respect, and fair treatment—none of which were reflected in this experience.
Hello, why don't you play different bands anymore? Before, they played different bands and it created a nice and happy atmosphere. Now, not many people dance anymore. Maybe you have to bring in another band that plays more cumbias.
Lionel is the manager. Big white guy (short brown hair, white shirt and khaki shorts), with a white earphone in his ear. He acts tough, but he is unprofessional, rude, and heartless. He yelled at a girl and her family. He is unfit for such a job. WARNING!! DON’T GO HERE OR SELL HERE!!! They are SUPER DISORGANIZED. NO SIGNS ANYWHERE TELLING WHERE TO LINE UP. There are like 5 different lines and no signs. We arrived at 4am and no one is there to help. We chose a line to our best ability and after 3 hours of waiting in line in the dark, it’s our turn and he tells us to leave, because we were in the wrong line (again no signs anywhere). The manager Lionel needs to be replaced. He tells people to get out of line and go back to the end which wraps around the streets! Anyone with a heart would try to help make it work out for someone who waited, but didn’t know since it was there first time. Not Lionel, no, he just yelled at a family trying to make some money to support their family. This is a reminder that times have changed and people are growing colder and customer service is a thing of the past. It’s like we don’t live in The United States anymore. When I think about it I am glad I didn’t give them my $40. I rather keep that than give to such a dump. I won’t ever return to this place again. I use to go there as a child for the drive in, but it is super ghetto now. It is sad that good things end. Thanks Lionel.
I Went To LOOK For Fried PEA'S ‼️🥰 They Are Good...I LOVED THEM...Something To Munch On. And It's Good For YOUR Digestive System....
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