Weekday Swap Meet Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm
Closed: December 19, 2023 to January 1, 2024
The City of Huntington Beach requires any vendor selling more that eight (8) times to purchase a Business License.
Please contact the City of Huntington Beach for more information:
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 – (714) 536-5267
Address Information
Please make sure that both Sellers Permit and Business License list the Golden West College Swap Meet address:
15744 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) requires all vendors who sell more than two (2) times, in a 12-month period to obtain a Sellers Permit
Please contact your local CDFTA office for more information or apply online at www.cdtfa.ca.gov:
| Bakersfield | 1800 30th Street, Suite 380, 93301-1922 | (661) 395-2880 |
| Cerritos | 12750 Center Court Drive South, Suite 400, 90703-8594 | (562) 356-1102 |
| Glendale | 505 North Brand Blvd., Suite 700, 91203-3946 | (818) 543-4900 |
| Irvine | 16715 Von Karman Ave., Suite 200, 92606 | (949) 440-3473 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 10670 4th Street, Suite 200, 91730 | (909) 257-2900 |
| Rancho Mirage | 35-900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 280, 92270-1678 |
(760) 770-4828 |
| Riverside | 3737 Main Street, Suite 1000, 92501-3395 |
(951) 680-6400 |
| San Diego | 15015 Avenue of Science, Suite 200, 92128 | (858) 385-4700 |
| Santa Clarita | 25360 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 330, 91355 | (661) 222-6000 |
| Ventura | 4820 McGrath Street, Suite 260, 93003-7778 | (805) 677-2700 |
| West Covina | 1521 W. Cameron Ave., Suite 300, 91790-2738 |
(626) 480-7200 |
New Merchandise
Any item or unit that has not been previously owned.
1. Irregular, seconds, or damaged merchandise
2. Refurbished items
3. Returned items
4. Surplus
Example: baseball cards, carpet samples, fabric by the yard, perfume, cosmetics, plants, flowers and most artwork. The above merchandise can be sold on Saturday and/or Sunday. To apply to sell items on Saturdays, please refer to New Merchandise Application Information below.
Used Merchandise
Any item or unit that has been previously owned and/or utilized is considered used merchandise and may be sold on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Example: garage or rummage sale items.
Handcrafted Merchandise
Handcrafted/homemade items that comply with the contractual guidelines are acceptable Saturday and/or Sunday.
Example: artwork, ceramics and jewelry that are hand made by the vendor.
Vendors can be ordered to vacate spaces if any merchandise displayed is in violation of their contract.
It is the intention of the Enterprise that the swap meet will offer a wide variety of legal items that are of interest to the purchasing community. The Enterprise also follows all state, county, and city rules and regulations governing Swap Meets and general business practices when considering restricting items for sale. The Enterprise reserves the right to prohibit the sale of any items that it determines inappropriate. Products that are deemed to be inappropriate and possibly detrimental to the success of the Swap Meet will be considered to be restricted items. Items are placed on restriction to help balance the environment of the Swap Meet.
Example: Used makeup, MAC makeup, Mary Kay cosmetics, new Tupperware, pressurized tanks, medicinal items (aspirin, diet products, etc.) counterfeit merchandise, firearms, ammunition, volatile chemicals, illegal-type knives and weapons, drug-related paraphernalia, pornographic/nudity items, animals/livestock, and anything that requires a service such as cell phones.
No services may be offered or sold. No distribution of flyers or handouts is permitted. No generators allowed without Swap Meet Administration approval.
If there are any questions about the merchandise you are selling, please contact Swap Meet Administration.
The second Sunday of every month spaces for the next month will be available. Spaces will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 5:30 am until 12:00 pm.
Available spaces may be purchased in advance Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Community Education & Activities Office, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Swap Meet Office. Your current photo ID is required. Spaces may be purchased by cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
Continuing vendors who have sold in the last 12 months may purchase spaces over the phone using a VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm by calling (714) 895-0895.
Advance regular spaces are $50 per space and advance corner spaces are $110 per pair.
If the Swap Meet is not sold out available same day spaces will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 6:30 am.
If the Swap Meet is sold out we will hand out numbers for a lottery drawing from 6:30 am to 8:00 am. We will begin calling numbers for the lottery about 8:30 am. Your current photo ID is required. Spaces may be purchased by cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express).
Same day regular spaces are $60 per space and same day corner spaces are $130 per pair.
Daily Vendor A vendor who does not receive a monthly invoice.
Monthly Vendor A vendor who has been approved to receive a monthly invoice. To apply for monthly status please refer to Monthly Vendor Application Information below.
Applications will only be handed out when space is available between January 1 and September 30.
Monthly Vendor Application Information
Vendors who wish to become a monthly vendor should complete a Monthly Vendor Application. These applications will be available at the discretion of the Swap Meet Administration. Approved vendors will be notified and an appointment will be scheduled to finalize monthly status.
Food Vendor Application Information
Food or beverage items may not be sold without Swap Meet Administration approval. Vendors who wish to sell food should complete a Food Application. These applications are available in the Swap Meet office during regular business hours. Approved vendors will be notified and the appropriate permits will be requested. We also encourage you to provide pictures and a menu with your application.
| Tarps | All canopies and tarps must have 25-pound weights on all vertical poles. |
| Trash | Boxes and cartons should be emptied and then folded before dumping. You are responsible for removing your own trash. |
| Space Limit | There is a four-space limit per vendor per selling date. Spaces must be sequential. |
| Space Size | Selling spaces are 9 feet wide by 18 feet deep. Vehicle parking space included. Corner spaces are sold in pairs (example E1 & E2). 8×8 straight pole pop-ups fit in one space. |
| Subleasing | Spaces may not be subleased. (Subleasing selling or giving your space to another person.) |
| Refunds | All sales are final. No refunds, credits or rain checks are given. |
If you purchase more than one space, the extra area may be used for selling, if the vehicle parking area is completely sealed off from pedestrian access either by your vehicle and/or barrier. The vehicle and/or barrier must remain inside the purchased selling spaces. (See below)
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