Favorite thrift stores in SoCal, broken down by location

Los Angeles may not be the fashion capital of the world, but it could contend for best thrift, at least in our humble opinion!

The key is knowing where to look.

Here are some of the best thrift and resale stores in different parts of Southern California according to our listeners and (very stylish) LAist colleagues.

Pasadena

Pasadena City College Flea Market

The pinnacle of Pasadena and open every third Sunday of the month, the flea market houses 400 vendors with goods ranging from antique furniture to unique second-hand clothing.

1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

Ritz Resale

For high-end designer clothing, Dee in Pasadena, who likes handbags, recommends the consignment boutique, Ritz Resale.

“I found a Coach bag that I paid about $19 for that I use all the time,” she said.

2028 E. Villa St., Pasadena

Hotbox Vintage

If you’re looking for more affordable clothing and household items, Delaine Ureño, LAist senior institutional giving officer, frequents Hotbox Vintage in South Pasadena.

1125 Mission St., South Pasadena

Los Angeles

The Ticktocker Thrift Shop

This thrift shop in San Pedro is owned and operated by the Peninsula Chapter of National Charity League and comes recommended by Mel in the South Bay, who says proceeds support local charities and scholarship funds.

353 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Public Estrellas

If you’re ever in Lincoln Heights, Sarah Steinman, LAist's membership manager, encourages people to check out her neighborhood thrift store.

2701 N. Broadway, Los Angeles

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This thrift store rec near Elysian Park comes from Lulu in Glendale, who says shoppers can grab a cute pair of pants along with unique furniture to put them in.

210 N. Avenue 21, Los Angeles

Berda Paradise

“Full of treasures and benefits the Hollywood Health Clinic, which is a few doors down,” said Malka Fenyvesi, LAist's major gifts officer.

3506 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles

The Left Bank

LAist's Lucie Russo recommends The Left Bank in Frogtown if you’re looking for something more curated.

2479 Fletcher Dr., Los Angeles

Far Outfit

Anything on Long Beach’s aptly named Retro Row is worth hitting, according to AirTalk producer Manny Valladares. His favorite spot is Far Outfit. They have unique finds mostly from the early 2000s with a self-described “weird” factor.

2020 E. 4th St., Long Beach

Orange County

Laura’s House

With several locations throughout Orange County, including Costa Mesa and Aliso Viejo, LAist reporter Yusra Farzan recommends Laura’s House, noting they have a great curated collection and proceeds help domestic violence victims.

23635 El Toro Road, Suite F, Lake Forest

Timeless Vintage

Old Towne Orange is home to many great thrift stores and antique malls. If you’re looking for some good streetwear and sports jerseys, Timeless Vintage is a good choice. They have a great selection of 90s Looney Tunes and Disney graphic tees as well.

110 1/2 S. Glassell St., Orange

Retropolis

Another O.C. favorite is a fairly new addition to downtown Fullerton. Retropolis has a wide selection of apparel, but I like to go there for their chunky 80s sweaters and colorful jackets.

206 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton

And Beyond

Eco Thrift

“[Eco Thrift] has really good discount days on top of already affordable clothing,” said Dañiel Martinez, LAist’s Weekend Edition producer. “Tons of good vintage and designer finds hidden in the racks.”

1190 S. Garey Ave., Pomona

Revivals

“I went to Palm Springs where they have some of the best thrifting,” said AirTalk listener Monica in Artesia. She bought a pair of Ferragamo shoes for just $8.

Kevin Tidmarsh, LAist’s All Things Considered producer, specifically recommends Revivals, a thrift chain with locations throughout the Coachella Valley.

611 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs