Antique Mall

This historic building houses over 100 antique dealers brimming with vintage rarities over 22,000 square feet of retail space. Once a canning company in the 1927 Steinbeck Era, much of the original structure and machinery are still evident. The Cannery Row Antique Mall has been in business for over 25 years. The Mall is the largest antique and collectibles mall on the Central Coast, set in Cannery Row with views of the Monterey Bay.

The Project

Before: Sardine Canning

The Carmel Canning Company warehouse #2 is one of the few remaining authentic and unchanged Cannery Row structures from the Steinbeck Era. From 1927 until the end of sardine fishing in Monterey, it served to house canning supplies and finished products on two floors.

After the sardines moved on, the building housed Nichols Plumbing for several decades until our purchase in 1994, thus saving it from the wrecking ball.

Our application to the City of Monterey for “Historic Structure” status was granted after the 1994 purchase. Our site was the first building on Cannery Row to be designated as such. The restored Mall opened in June 1995.

After: Antique Mall

Purchased in 2007, the initial plans were to redesign the Cannery Row Antique Mall as an office building.

After the market crash of 2008, Glen Yonekura saved the project from foreclosure.

This historic building houses over 100 antique dealers brimming with vintage rarities over 22,000 square feet of retail space

The Mall is the largest antique and collectibles mall on the Central Coast, set in Cannery Row with views of the Monterey Bay.

Project Highlights

  • Summary

    Located in an historical cannery building in the heart of the historic district of Cannery Row in Monterey, California. Over 100 dealers and 22,000 square feet of retail space. Specialty dealers include, nautical, Asian, garden, ephemera, photos, Disneyana, Happy Girl Kitchen organics, military, furniture, clothes, Big Sur handmade soaps, English teas, antique tools, china, dolls, original art, ethnic clothing, handmade jewelry, estate and vintage jewelry, and much more.

  • History

    The Carmel Canning Company warehouse #2 is one of the few remaining authentic and unchanged Cannery Row structures from the Steinbeck Era. From 1927 until the end of sardine fishing in Monterey, it served to house canning supplies and finished products on two floors.

    You can still see remnants of the great old endless conveyor belt that was used for moving crates from one floor to the next. The original integrity of the structure is visible with its exposed posts, beams, and trusses.

    After the sardines moved on, the building housed Nichols Plumbing for several decades until our purchase in 1994, thus saving it from the wrecking ball.

    Our application to the City of Monterey for “Historic Structure” status was granted after the 1994 purchase. Our site was the first building on Cannery Row to be designated as such. The restored Mall opened in June 1995

  • Location

    Located in the heart of Cannery Row, one of California's most iconic destinations, our antique mall offers unparalleled visibility and foot traffic. Situated in Monterey, a bustling tourist hub known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, Cannery Row attracts a steady flow of visitors year-round. By positioning your antique business here, you gain access to a captive audience of antique enthusiasts and collectors, increasing your chances of making profitable sales.

  • Opportunistic

    Cannery Row Antique Mall presents a golden opportunity for antique dealers to flourish in a vibrant and lucrative market. With our prime location, targeted marketing, diverse customer base, networking opportunities, convenience, and strong online presence, dealers can unlock a world of profit potential for their antique business.

  • Marketing

    Our dedicated marketing team employs a multi-channel approach to maximize exposure for all our dealers.

    Our ads run 5 times a day on the KMBY AM/FM radio. We advertise bi-monthly in two free local newspapers: Carmel Pine Cone and Monterey County Weekly. We have a seasonal newsletter that gets sent out to 2,000+ people.

    As of October 2023, our Facebook page has 1,800+ followers and over 245 reviews with a 4.4/5 star rating. Our Instagram page has 1,195+ followers and over 550 posts. We post weekly about specific vendor spaces and sales with photos from our professional photographer.

    We host book sales, holiday events, annual events, fashion shows, farmers/flea markets, food and wine events, and much much more!

    Our front window always reflects the season or an event. This visual is composed of vintage pieces borrowed from various dealers’ merchandise and is offered for sale.

    Tourism is the #1 industry in the Monterey Peninsula and generates over 4 million visitors annually. We advertise the Mall in hotels and stays in the area to capture this massive audience.

  • Highly Acclaimed Destination

    The Cannery Row Antique Mall has been in business for over 25 years. It won “Antique Mall of the Year” in 1996. Voted “Monterey County Weekly’s Best Antique Business” of the year 5 times over the years, and “Best Antique Business” by the Carmel Pine Cone. Voted Antique Mall of the Year by Professional Antique Mall Magazine.

    Our Trip Advisor page has 4.5 stars with over 115+ reviews. We are rated #14 of 75 things to do in Monterey. Our Yelp page has 4 stars with over 125+ reviews.