Best Thrift Shops in LA Los Angeles
Treasure Hunting
Thrift shopping is like treasure hunting. It's not a necessity, but so exciting to find a rare gem that's unexpected. There's beauty in breathing fresh life into old things, and I love this magical aspect of recycling. In LA, we have lots 'o thrift shops housing real eclectic styles. I'm always finding cool skirts, scarves, jewelry, books, baskets, bells and ceramics. I once found a snowboard for $10 that I rode for 3 months. The cool thing is that there’s something for everyone and the price is always fair.
The best neighborhoods to thrift in LA are Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and Santa Monica. There are exceptional shops in the hood-rich parts of LA too (like Public Estrellas, Trove, y La Yardita Thrift Shop.
Here's My List of the Best "Thrift Shops" in LA:
Bell Thrift
SOS Thrift
LA Road Thrift
Magnolia Park Thrift District (3 in Burbank)
Assisted League - Thrift Alley in Glendale
Thrift Dynasties (Multiple Shops in LA): “Thrift dynasties” are chains with multiple thrift shops throughout LA. These include: Goodwill, Assisted League, & NCJW/The Council Sh0p. One of my favorites is Thrift Alley in Glendale. It's open Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 2 pm and circulates fresh items daily.
Here's a bonus MAP for the best thrift and vintage shops in LA! If you'd like to discover "The Best Vintage Shops in LA", read my article HERE.
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