The 8 Best Vintage & Thrift Stores in Los Angeles (2026)
Updated November 2026 · 8 picks
The best vintage shopping in Los Angeles in 2026 is at Wasteland on Melrose, The Way We Wore on La Brea, the Sunday Melrose Trading Post and the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. In Burbank, It's a Wrap! sells clothes worn in film and TV and Playclothes stocks mid-century fashion, while the Long Beach Antique Market is the big monthly hunt.
LA is one of the best vintage cities in the world thanks to its studios, costume houses and dry climate. Melrose and La Brea have the most stores; Burbank, near the studios, has a cluster of its own. Flea markets run on set Sundays.
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1. Wasteland — Melrose, Mid-City & Fairfax
A big, curated buy-sell-trade store for vintage and designer.
Wasteland on Melrose is a large resale store mixing vintage and contemporary designer pieces, all sorted and priced to sell.
It is a good first stop on a Melrose vintage walk.
Good to know: You can sell clothes here too; check the buying hours.
Thousands of vendors once a month at the Rose Bowl.
The Rose Bowl Flea Market takes over the stadium grounds on the second Sunday of the month, with a huge range of vintage clothing, furniture, collectibles and antiques.
Early-bird tickets get you in before the crowds.
Good to know: Wear comfortable shoes and bring cash for small vendors.
A huge monthly market for furniture, decor and collectibles.
The Long Beach Antique Market runs on the third Sunday of most months at Veterans Memorial Stadium, with hundreds of dealers selling furniture, decor and vintage goods.
It is a favorite with interior designers.
Good to know: Arrive early; the best furniture sells fast.