Vintage
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.

Vintage
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.

Decor
Gothard St

Inretrospect

multi-vendor mid-century furniture, decor, art, vinyl, books, and clothing under one roof. think the curated end of estate-sale energy. organized like a vintage market and easy to lose two hours in. closed mondays.

Vintage
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.

Vintage
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.

Consignment
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.

Local Brand
DTSA / 4th Street

GCS Clothing

streetwear, hip hop, and graffiti culture since 1995. an actual og of dtsa retail, run by people who built the scene before scene was a marketing word. doubles as an art gallery on first saturday art walks.

Thrift
Los Rios, SJC

Laura's House | SJC

A community-driven thrift shop where donated clothing, home goods, and vintage finds support local programs that provide shelter and resources for survivors of domestic violence. For those who love a good find and an even better cause

Thrift
Lake Forest

Laura’s House | Lake Forest

A resale shop with real purpose. Brand-name and designer finds — sometimes still tagged — with every dollar going toward Laura's House domestic violence programs. Clean, organized, and genuinely good.

Curated
Balboa Island

Sundance Thrift | Balboa

Hidden courtyard gem on Balboa Island. Family-owned, packed with curated vintage, coastal decor, solid denim, and vinyl records worth crouching for. Small shop, big soul. Don't forget the photo booth on your way out.

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