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The College of the Desert SWAP MEET in Palm Desert, CA – A New Look

The College of the Desert SWAP MEET in Palm Desert, CA – A New Look

 

College of the Desert Swap Meet in Palm Desert CAThe College of the Desert Swap Meet is an amazing array of vendors, selling their wares on Saturdays and Sundays year-round on the campus near the heart of downtown Palm Desert.

 

If you ever get a chance to visit this famous Swap Meet in Palm Desert, it is well worth it.

 

Picture a mobile outdoor mall of several hundred tents, with palm trees and mountains in the near distance, and the opportunity to spend hours browsing and shopping and probably not be able to take it all in.

 

Great people watching too, plus music and a farmer's market.

 

On our last visit a few weeks ago I decided to take a different look at the College of the Desert Swap Meet and just take pics of the signage. It will give you just a brief glimpse into all that you can find, although some signage provides no clue whatsoever as to the product being sold.

 

For a look at a more grounded view, visit the College of the Desert Swap Meet in Palm Desert – November 2010.


 

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Get Your Holiday Shopping On at the College of the Desert Street Fair (a.k.a. Swap Meet) in Palm Desert CA

 Get Your Holiday Shopping On at the College of the Desert Street Fair (a.k.a. Swap Meet)

 

 It’s time to get your holiday shopping on at the College of the Desert Street Fair in Palm Desert California.

 

College of the Desert Swap Meet in Palm Desert CAIt’s a veritable mobile mall surrounded by palm trees, the California desert, and mountains in the background, on the grounds of the College of the Desert. Get it?

 

The College of the Desert Street Fair, affectionately known by its other monicker – Swap Meet – is an amazing thing to see.

This is NOT your average flea market or garage sale. In fact, other than resembling such an event because of hundreds of vendors in tents and shoppers everywhere trying to find a bargain, it’s not a garage sale or flea market at all.

Don’t be mislead. You CAN find some great stuff at a great price, and vendors will often negotiate even beyond listed pricing. But it’s all new, for the most part (exceptions include estate jewelry). And you could easily drop a few thousand dollars if you want in jewelry alone.

There’s even a food court, with fresh produce as you would find in a farmer’s market.

And MALL MUSIC (but live, and much better).

Call it what you want. But the College of the Desert Swap Meet/Street Fair in Palm Desert is THE place in the California desert to get your shopping on, and perhaps even in all of Southern California. So grab your cash and credits cards, comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and check it out some time.

The Swap Meet is held year-round on weekends, but the busiest time (with more than 300 vendors) is October through May. It’s far less busy in the summer, but how many people want to stand around and shop when the temps exceed 100?

The College of the Desert Swap Meet is located at the corner of Monterey and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert. You can’t miss all the white tents. There is plenty of parking (forget paying for it, tons of it is free) and golf cart shuttles if the walk gets to be a bit much or you need assistance.

 

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Does California desert living intrigue you? Are you interested in buying a primary or a vacation home, or investment property? There are some terrific deals out there. Let me know – I have some terrific connections in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and Palm Springs, and will help you find the right REALTOR to assist you through the process.

 


 

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The Sunshine Pros | Terrific Handyman Services in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert CA Area

The Sunshine Pros, A Terrific Handyman Services Company in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert CA Area 

Sunshine Pros Handyman Services in Palm DesertI can, without hesitation, highly recommend the Sunshine Pros, who offer a broad range of handyman services in the Coachella Valley (the California Desert cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indain Well, and other areas nearby (e.g., Cabizon)).

But they do far more than what I think of as "handyman services," including remodels. 

Sunshine Pros was recommended to me by a good friend who had several properties remodeled in the Palm Desert area.

I liked the work the Sunshine Pros did, but even more importantly the recommendations based on how they work - their follow-up, punctuality, attention to detail, and the pride they clearly take in their services - said it all. 

Sunshine Pros just completed some remodeling on a 2/2 rental unit for us in Palm Desert. The work was done beautifully, and on schedule. And did I mention the cost? VERY reasonable. And not being local (about 2 hours away) meant having to depend on Sunshine Pros - and they met every expectation.

Remodeled Kitchen in Palm Desert CA by Sunshine Pros Handyman Services

Contact Dennis Parker of Sunshine Pros at (760) 851-7933 or via email at SunshinePros@gmail.com. Sunshine Pros iHandyman Service is based in Palm Desert but they cover a very broad service area in and around the Coachella Valley. Please tell them I sent you. 

Our new tenant decided immediately it was right because it looked so good compared to other similar units she had seen. Thanks, Sunshine Pros!!

 

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College of the Desert Swap Meet | Palm Desert CA | November 20, 2010

A Visit to the College of the Desert Swap Meet in

Palm Desert CA

College of the Desert Street Fair in Palm Desert CA

The College of the Desert Swap meet in Palm Desert CA is an amazing shopping extravaganza.

Are you thinking flea market? Hardly.

In fact the term swap meet does not do justice to this incredible open-air shopping experience that takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 7 am until 2 pm at the College of the Desert in Palm Desert California. There are 340 spaces for vendors during the tourist season (October through May) and about 100 in the hotter summer months from May until September.

Officially called the College of the Desert Street Fair, there is an amazing array of stuff - handbags, artwork, glassware, jewelry, food items, clothing, home furnishings, puzzles, hats, watches, patio furniture, golf accessories, fresh produce...the list goes on and on. The photos below will give you just a glimpse into this shopping mecca that attracts 15,000 - 20,000 shoppers every weekend. Not hard to see why.

Even if you are not a big shopping enthusiast, the College of the Desert Swap Meet is well worth the visit. I had a chance to visit yesterday while in Palm Desert for an overnight - I highly recommend it!

 


 

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