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Rose Bowl Flea Market - LA is the land where celluloid dreams come to life and hoards of dream chasing young adults rush to each year to make it big in the world's biggest movie industry. With its sunny landscapes and Malibu -fabulous lifestyles, LA is rightly the envy of most of the world. Famous not only for the most recognizable sign post in the Hollywood hills, the city is an enigmatic mix of cultures where dreamers hob nob with businessmen and entrepreneurs to buy in to this exclusive piece of real estate.

A land where the parties are as frequent as the casting calls, LA is the perfect holiday destination not only because it's the home to Universal Studios, famed Venice Beach Boardwalk, Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood Walk of Fame but it's also home to the stars, the biggest names in the world of entertainment prefer this zip code to any other.

And if there's one thing a star gazer and a shopaholic should never miss, it's the Rose Bowl Flea Market. With a history that spans almost half a century the Rose Bowl Flea Market boasts not only of having over 2500 vendors selling their wares but a clientele that include some of Hollywood's A-listers. Renowned as one of the globe's trendiest open-air markets this shopper's paradise offers an irresistible range of items for penny pinchers, collectors and shopping fanatics.

This monthly event which takes place on a Sunday each month, thousands of avid shoppers flock to the Rose Bowl Flea Market for the best deals in handy crafts, vintage clothing, rare collectibles and even home ware. Regulars are said to have stumbled upon sought after pieces of antique furniture, jewellery and even limited edition toys. Attracting an average of 15,000 shoppers each month, the market which is spread out over several miles also offers second hand items at a fraction of the cost. This is why most regulars believe that a day spent at the flea market is inadequate to peruse through all the booths and find one's own treasures along the way.

Free parking is also available for added convenience while visitors can also feast their pallets on some scrumptious snacks while shopping. Dotted with an array of food outlets the flea market space offers a wide range of delectable goodies including fresh lemonades, ice cream sandwiches, piping hot hotdogs and hamburgers. Although it is best to be there bright and early, the bargains at the Rose Bowl Flea Market do not recede with the day. Other than a great day out, it also offers guests the experience of a true LA style shopping experience complete with celebrity shoppers, international buyers and equally eager novice treasure hunters.