The Original Open Market
A well-regarded market at Christies Beach in Adelaide with a 4.3 rating across 174 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Original Open Market sits on Beach Road in Christies Beach, in Adelaide's southern coastal suburbs. With 174 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it's a much-loved community market.
The appeal is browsing and bargain-hunting — a market with stalls of goods, produce, secondhand finds and treasures, a fun outing for bargain-hunters, families and the curious. It's a lovely way to spend a morning near the coast.
Markets run on set days and times, and stallholders and conditions vary with the season and weather. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current market days and details directly before you go, and bring a bag and cash for the stalls.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 70
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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