"So long ago... Certain place.... Certain time... You touched my hand..."…read more The antiquity magic is at this bright vibrant den in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles of the French Quarter in the San Fernando Valley. Trinkets and treasures from years and decades past from silver to jewelry to collectibles to crystals...I came across this clear mini crystal ball on a wire wrap and purple string that was calling out to me. Barbara, the owner of the wonders of Beaver's Den Antiques told me what she knew of it: A crystal used for hypnosis relatively from the 1950s... I couldn't resist the urge to purchase as well as support this small shop. Surrounded by a variety of other small businesses Beaver's Den Antiques shares parking down from HQ gastropub (on its corner) in the lot for the French Quarter off Ventura and Paralta Avenue which turns into Claredon St near the epic Trader Joe's of the SFV (San Fernando Valley). I believe most if not all sales and sells are finally so take your time and ask questions...this place is full of warmth in atmosphere and customer service. Check out their website and media for any upcoming promotions or events. "If I live to see the seven wonders I'll make a path to the rainbow's end I'll never live to match the beauty again The rainbow's edge."

Really cool space and woman…read more Such pretty tea sets and fine China. Really great delicate antique options for your home or a classic space. There were so many choices and it is sort of like a four seasons pawn shop. High end pieces at affordable prices.

Irresistible. Just your thing if you are attracted to junk, like I am. And I don't mean made in…read moreChina junk, I mean made in the U.s.A before you were born, junk. You can find a trinket for $2 or a gorgeous vintage 5 foot round illuminated clock, for $550. There were a lot of homemade musical instruments, which I thought were interesting. He says antique dealers come in and buy his stuff to sell for more elsewhere. I believe it. His prices are reasonable and negotiable, but he wasn't born yesterday. I found out what he pays for rent, and its a wonder he doesn't charge more. I bought a few things (including a fab $5 plastic bread box from the 50s or 60s) and was due a dollar change. He didn't have it. I told him to keep the dollar, but he insisted I scour the store for something else to get my money's worth. Once he saw my hesitance, he started to look around on my behalf as I walked toward the door. He offered a dusty card, an old frame, but my favorite was an iron meat grinder, that weighed around 20 pounds. It had the date melded onto its form: 1926. As charming as it was, I took an old CBS sign instead.

This is an enticing little shop. It's like a museum, where you will see collectibles you never…read moreknew existed. Sam, the owner, is a joy. My most recent purchase is an 'outsider art' totem pole - hand-carved and definitely one of a kind! Everybody loves this place. Located near Sherman Way, accross the street from Goodwill, which is also worth a look.

$5 cash entrance fee and enough vendors to walk around and explore for an hour. Find them once a…read moremonth on a Sunday at the Pierce College campus. Comparable to the vintage/flea markets at Pasadena City College and Santa Monica Airport. Bring cash, as not all vendors take Venmo, Zelle or card. Bring a hat, too, given the 85-105 degree weather in LA this year. Plenty of free parking on campus by the market. So much easier to navigate than the Rose Bowl flea! If you like Knick knacks, random artifacts, vintage clothes, collectibles, homemade crafts and/or sports memorabilia, this will be paradise for you. Personally, I'm solely interested in candles and For Senses Candles are my go-to. I love to explore and see what's out there, though!

This is the worst flea market in Southern California, drove all the way here to be told I cannot…read moresee up here. Not a phone call nothing! People than run this show are heartless! They would be lucky to have me as a vendor. Don't waste your time selling here, people that run it don't care about you.

There are some hidden gems in this little shop, even some new items. Beware to totally check your…read moreitems though before purchasing because a few things I almost bought were damaged. I walked out of there with five pieces of clothing and love them all. The prices are really good. The service was excellent. I highly recommend shopping here.

This place is a little special gem and anytime I am around the area I make sure to stop by. The…read moreowner which I believe is the lady at the front, is super friendly and welcoming. Prices are amazing and without a doubt I always find special pieces here. It reminds of old school thrifting. Parking is on the street with a meter and there's other thrifts so it's worth your time.

Wellll....Idk.... I guess I got my hopes TOO HIGH when I saw the Aardvark. My hopes were dashed…read morewhen another merchant told me, 'That's NOT Aaardvark's the Odd Ark that Aardvark's Vintage, using the old character to attract customers.' Boy, if that wasn't an understatement. In the 80s, my friends and I use to look forward to venturing from the safe, yet boring, Miller's Outpost in Simi Valley to the wild, other worldly Aaardvark's on Sherman Way in Canoga Park. The original, with locations throughout LA, closed permanently in 2019. It was an amazing curation of good vintage clothing and clothing from studio wardrobe houses. THIS store is a crazy collection of NEW "retro T-shirts" selling around $25-$32, used clothing, used almost anything else they could cram in here. PARENTS BEWARE: On the day I stopped by to check it out, OPEN BOXES of Playboy and Penthouse magazines were near the front door and easily accessible to underage hands and eyes. Maybe the nearby sled or stacked drum kit would elicit more attention, but maybe just move those behind the counter??? The name and disappointment aside, I still tried to keep a treasure hunter's open mind as I meandered through the piles of closely packed items. People shopping there sure seemed excited about the sparkling and studded Von Dutch jeans they found. This location is listed as Decorama Vintage in Yelp, but there's only one photo of a red sun dress against a bright white wall. Def not the same place. All this being said, if you find yourself on this stretch of Sherman Way in Canoga Park, and want to check out some interesting collections of used items and new "retro" t-shirts, pop in and enjoy. Cheers! "CC"

Very nice place , excellent service , I Got this nice summer dress . I'd definitely go back again!…read moreThank you !

Ghoulish Delights has been one of my favorite San Fernando Valley gems since their original spot in…read moreChatsworth. They always have really interesting things and I always end up leaving with something new! The space is well kept and beautifully organized. It's even fun just to take a look around to see whats new in the shop. Vanessa, the owner of the shop, is so kind. All the employees are so nice and helpful, but Vanessa has absolutely been so great. She has even helped me find a dream mirror for my home with my partner at a very reasonable price! If you love oddities, vintage/antique items, Halloween or fun indie businesses, you will definitely make Ghoulish Delights a go-to spot.

Do you have a spooky boo? Are you the spooky boo? This is a fun, quirky spot that helps you live…read morelike Halloween is every day. And I mean that in the best way possible. If you have an interest things that are goth, vintage horror, and slightly macabre, I think you'll enjoy this place. I haven't seen anything like this place before and I guarantee it's one of a kind in the Valley. If you time a visit here with the Granada Hills farmers market, you can be both a spooky gal and gal who shops locally (we love someone who can do both).

I love this antique store! They have such beautiful treasures. The staff is always so wonderful, I…read morealways find a beautiful piece when shopping here. Highly recommend!

My brother and I visited this store recently and we are not from the area so we decided to walk in…read morebecause of how cute and beautiful it looked from the outside but little did we know that we'd get followed around the store and get looked at with hatred by the employees like we're gonna steal from them. There were other customers shopping but they were not on them the same way they were on us. We decided to leave because of how uncomfortable we felt. I noticed someone else on here experienced the same thing and im glad they spoke up.

I was making the rounds today and discovered this little treasure around the corner from a couple…read moreothers on Sherman Way. The welcoming nature and conversation of the owner and the staff drew me in and I instantly felt welcome. (And like I'd known him for a long time! :) ) Outside you'll find garden pieces and furniture with a beautiful patina. I love the birdbaths and the plant stands...they inspire me to add more charm to my garden...after it cools down outside, maybe I'll select something to do just that. Inside there are nice pieces of furniture and art, lots of honeyed wood with as much charm and style as the proprietor. I was looking for something non- furniture, but I'm still glad I stopped in. I'll definitely be back around to see what's new and chat! TIP: Shady street parking with meters is available just in front of the shoppe off Sherman Way. If you're on Sherman Way and you hit Canoga, you just missed it!