Orange County Markets

[Karlie]

Hey Hey,
i'm coming to stay at the hojo in july for my first trip to america, and i cant wait!!
i've been told to go check out the Orange County Markets. Are they worth it, and whats the best way to get there?
Karlie

[Darkbeer]

I know of nothing called Orange County Markets, unless you are talking about a variety of shops.

There are two places called "Market Place", the one I go to on a regular basis is only open on weekends at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa (alas, closed the second half of July due to the Orange County Fair). (July 16th through August 15th) A smaller version is offered as part of the fair, but you do have to pay the full price of fair admission to visit the area, but there are also a lot of other great shopping opportunities at the fair, along with a lot of other fun things.

http://www.ocmarketplace.com/

It is a Swap Meet/Flea Market set-up.

There is a much smaller one that is indoors and open 6 days a week in Anaheim (closed Tuesdays)

http://www.anaheimmarketplace.com/

It is basically on the other side of Interstate 5 from HoJo's. In fact, the Anaheim Marketplace offers free transporation to and from its location to nearby hotels.

http://www.anaheimmarketplace.com/shuttle_service.html

Hope that is what you are looking for.... If not, reply and we will try and point you to the correct place.

[Karlie]

oc marketplace thats the one.... one of the doctors i work with told me about them and said they are great. but the anaheim one is a bit closer lol. i just thought why not check it out, i always like those type of places while i'm traveling to see whats out there that you might not normally see!
Thank you Darkbeer!

Karlie