Curated

Thriftstores with a curated collection, usually organized and more tailored

River Street Marketplace

Old 44 Vintage

americana done right. levi's, carhartt, pendleton, harley tees, and vintage band shirts you won't find at every flip shop in OC. the owners knock on doors and trade with locals for pieces from the 90s and earlier.

Downtown SC

HAUS of TRADE

co-op shop in downtown san clemente with 30+ local makers and brands across two floors. coastal SoCal vibe, custom hat bar in-house. not thrift, but exactly the small-brand collective the directory needs.

HIP District

Twig of Laguna

vintage and upcycled and local artist work, men's and women's, plus gifts, candles, home decor. in the HIP district of south laguna. carries new alongside vintage so it reads boutique more than thrift.

Downtown Fullerton

Retropolis

martin ramirez ran the original super thrift in la habra for 30 years before opening retropolis in downtown fullerton. one-of-one pieces, sustainable focus, nothing duplicated. the owner remembers what you bought last time.

Old Towne Orange

Joyride Vintage

menswear 1920s to 1980s on the orange circle since 2010. sister shop to elsewhere next door. western snap-fronts, 3-piece suits, military boots, leather goods, pocketknives, vintage hats worth driving in for. owners know every piece.

Old Towne Orange

Elsewhere Vintage

family-run, three generations deep on the orange circle since 2008. wearable rare vintage from the 1900s through y2k. bakelite jewelry, hats, and handbags that commit you to a new aesthetic. staff actually helps you find something.

Corona del Mar

Bellissima Consignment Boutique

20+ years of high-end designer consignment in corona del mar. one of the largest collections of st. john knits on the west coast plus fendi, chanel, dior, hermes, louis vuitton when they come through. adriana, the owner, knows her pieces.

17th Street

Slow Goods

not technically thrift but on-brand. tiny costa mesa concept space mixing australian womenswear, california designers, handmade homewares, and bespoke accessories. opened 2023 by jessica ward. quiet, considered, opposite of a haul shop.

DTSA

Mod Hepburn

small curated women's vintage on 3rd street in dtsa. fair pricing, friendly staff who know what they have, and a tight selection instead of racks for days. the good kind of small.

The Camp

2nd Street | Costa Mesa

Japanese-born, Costa Mesa adopted. 10,000 pieces of curated streetwear, designer resale, and Japanese labels you won't find anywhere else in OC. All sorted, styled, and sitting pretty inside The Camp.

Orange Circle

Timeless Vintage

Laid-back Old Towne Orange vintage spot packed with curated racks of perfectly worn denim, graphic tees, and throwback pieces that feel pulled straight from the best closets of the last few decades.

Favorite

Fountain Valley

Bloom Again

A booth-style consignment shop where 50+ local sellers curate their own little worlds under one roof. Elevated thrifting with actual variety. Clothing, home decor, handmade goods, and every dollar supports the Fountain Valley community.

Lido Marina

The RealReal

Authenticated luxury at Lido Marina Village. Designer bags, statement jewelry, and high-end consignment in a sun-drenched '60s California-inspired space that feels nothing like thrifting. Newport Beach doing secondhand its own way.

Orange Circle

DeeLux

This local family-owned buy-sell-trade store has served Orange County for over 30 years. Shop curated vintage designer and modern clothing plus new accessories and gifts with generous pricing.

Tustin

Sundance Thrift | Tustin

Family-owned Old Town Tustin shop offering curated vintage and modern finds. Browse clothing, accessories, home decor, and plants in an organized, color-coordinated space with fair prices.