Visalia Vintage and Antique is a well curated shop with a wide variety of vintage and antique…read morefinds. You can find some good deals, though a few items are priced above market so it pays to be selective. Staff are friendly and professional. The overall vibe feels more like a polished business than a small homey antique store.

I'd seen this the last few times I was in Visalia, but finally went in --whoa! It went on for days!…read moreI remember when it was a furniture store when I was a kid, and didn't recall it being so expansive inside. Quite a variety of sellers/ offerings/ price points here. I realize as the years roll on it is harder to find genuinely vintage or antique things, but I still quickly pass booths that have fairly new merch. I was a little surprised at some of the prices, but I guess that's just life these days: more expensive. Sorta regret not buying the Schiaparelli scarf I saw there. Enjoyed seeing the number of hats on display. Thought the vintage clothes were also pretty pricey as well. It's not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way to see, but fine to kill an hour or two on a rainy day.

My husband, daughter, and I stopped at this antique store on Main St. today. We shop at vintage and…read moreantique stores almost weekly. Our daughter is really into that stuff. The moment we walked in, we encounter weird stares from the man and woman behind the counter. Like they were suspicious of us. They never took their eyes off of us. Our daughter found 2 stuffed animals that she wanted and I found a teapot. My husband took the teapot to the counter. Our daughter (15) was hugging the the stuffed animals as she was trying to talk her dad into buying them. We finally agreed to let her get them when the guy walked up to us and said that he had been watching us on the cameras. He asked her to give him the stuffed animals. We told him that we were going to buy them but he kept insisting that she hand them over. It was a very weird experience. Very uncomfortable. I told him, I guess we look like hoodlems to you...paid him $97 to be treated like criminals. We'll never go there again.

Me and my mom love going to antique stores, and this store is our favorite. The owners are super…read morenice and there are a ton of treasures to explore. The prices are reasonable as well! I definitely recommend this being your first stop on your antique outings.

I was blown away by this store when I visited Visalia a few weeks back from Los Angeles. It's…read morefantastic! The best shop I found on Main Street (and I went into every one). The front of the store is vintage and MCM home goods, ranging from furniture to quirky knick-knacks to needlepoint and crochet art and paintings. The second half of the store is a massive array of vintage clothing, ranging in decades and styles -- from the 50s to funky 70s to boxy 80s to classic 90s to y2K. Very broad array of sizes which I loved and I spent at least two hours there. I ended up buying an amaaaazing black and faux fur collar jacket that apparently was used by police trainees at West Point for a very reasonable price. The prices are all really fair -- at least coming from someone with knowledge of the world beyond the town of Visalia. I'm honestly so shocked there are one-star reviews for this store. None of the prices were crazy. Personally, I don't think $20 for a lovely, excellent condition long-sleeved blouse or maxi skirt of high quality material is unreasonable. When I was there, I chatted with the mom and the daughter. Both were kind and very compassionate, particularly in terms of helping the planet through second-hand consumption (and also in regards to rescuing dogs and cats; we got off topic). They were charming and gentle women. The quality of items here is DEFINITELY curated. You are not sifting through junk or cr*p. This is NOT a thrift store, but in terms of it being a vintage store, the prices are one million times cheaper than you'll find in: Los Angeles, Ventura, Ojai, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, San Diego, San Francisco, or anywhere else nearby. Trust me on this: I'm a shopaholic and I literally road trip to shop. Anyhoo, I think the one-star reviews might be from older, less fashion-forward, small-minded local Visalians who really have no comparison to any other cities. Also, Visalia is going through a change. It is totally clear that the downtown is experiencing a revival -- look at the confluence of new breweries, the hip coffee shops, the bougie Italian cafe, even the Darling Hotel. Perhaps these one-star review people are holding onto a past image of Visalia and rather than being open-minded and glad that their town is becoming more polished, they just spew negativity. As I leave this review, I'm mentally scrolling through some of the items I decided not to buy and kicking myself. There was a long bench with storage under it that had an impeccable green and pink crochet seat that I really should have bought! And quite a few pieces of wall art and paintings too! And I would have left with more clothing except that I was 20 weeks pregnant and nothing fits me, so I couldn't get a proper idea of how things looked. Also just wanted to say that while I was here, a mother from the nearby town of Hanford was there with her 3 daughters, ages 14-22, and I thought it was so cute watching them shop. One of the daughters is very into 80s stuff and the mom comedically did NOT understand her affinity to that decade. But I just thought, "How adorable to have such a compendious vintage store to take your daughters to, expose them to the history of fashion and help them better hone their personalities and identities through."

this little shop is amazing! the service is always extremely friendly. everything in the store is…read morecurated and feels like a lot of care was put into it, especially the clothing. there's a lot to choose from! i would say the prices are very reasonable for vintage finds. it's located downtown so there's a lot of other fun spots to check out while you're walking around, i would definitely recommend coming here!

A really fun antique warehouse of multiple sections and booths. Varied pricing by each vendor…read more Bathrooms available outside. Amazing stuff that takes you back to your childhood. Helpful service. Highly recommend stopping by.

Rocky Hill Antique Collective is a true treasure hunt experience. The layout is spacious and easy…read moreto walk through, with booth after booth packed with vintage finds, collectibles, coins, sports cards, glassware, décor, and unique pieces you won't see in big retail stores. The coin and currency display cases are especially impressive, plenty of silver coins, old bills, mint sets, and collectible pieces for anyone into numismatics. There's something for every level, from casual collectors to serious stackers. I also loved the variety, everything from antique signage and rustic furniture to Native-themed figurines and vintage Americana. You could easily spend a couple of hours browsing without realizing it. If you enjoy antiques, collectibles, or just exploring hidden gems, this place is absolutely worth the visit.

I visited the Visalia Emergency Aid Thrift Store this morning, and while I was browsing the…read morebric-a-brac section in the back, I was greeted by two young Latino men who were working there. They asked if I needed help finding anything. I told them I was looking for some table placemats, and they kindly pointed me in the right direction. We ended up chatting for a few minutes about our day, and I have to say, I was truly impressed by how kind, respectful, and friendly these young men were. As I was leaving, we said our goodbyes, and they wished me a wonderful rest of my day. It was such a refreshing experience. I'm so glad to see that there are still young men who are genuinely kind, caring, and courteous. Their positive attitude made my visit even more enjoyable. I wish them the best in all aspect in life and thanks to there parents that raise such wonder young men!

Can always find something I'm sure that I really need . Has a great assortment of everything…read morehousehold clothes shoes. When you have time the back room has great finds.

Doing well by doing good - The Book Nook is such an amazing light in this world, and provides…read moreessential services to so many who need them ~ from Health Care to Literacy. In a perfect world, every business would have such wonderful community commitment...!!!

I mean, any book store is at least good, because what is better than an independent book store, but…read morethis one had very modest offerings. My parents live closer to the Barnes & Noble, but we were staying at the Darling, so I told my husband we had to go here and support local when we had an hour to kill. We usually have to be pried out of bookstores after hours perusing, but here: we were in and out in less than 10 minutes, because there was such a small selection for adults. It seemed the bulk of the store was devoted to kids--I hope the kids of Visalia are keeping this place going, because dang. I've found a better selection of books at thrift shops, if I'm being honest. Maybe they do a booming order business or online? But being downtown, I was bummed there was such a slim selection.

Very rude when I came in to pick up a gift. Won't be coming back with the bad vibes this place gave…read moreme.

This shop is amazing in every way. The display of their items is so organized and nicely formatted…read moreso you can see everything easily. They support local vendors which is so important! Everything there is handmade and beautiful, from their jewelry to paintings to candles and so on. The owner is the sweetest as well, it's always such a pleasant experience when I go there ^-^ Would recommended to anyone , because I feel like there's something for everyone there. Helpful side note, they accept cashapp and digital forms of payment which is super helpful.

A great place to shop and find things you haven't seen in years! Great service and staff with so…read moremany rooms of different themed items to drool over! More than just an old dusty antique shop. Find modern pop culture, music, games and TCG. The hallways are alive with energy. Final boss is here as well, offering all sorts of services to keep your vintage gaming systems alive!

When was the last time shopping was fun, surprising and wonderful? Go to Hanford Antique Emporium…read moreand be delighted by the unexpected! It's huge, quirky and sure to delight you. There are so many rooms, beautifully furnished with interesting things. I saw things from my childhood, and it brought back so many memories. Handmade things abound. From clothing, jewelry, books, home decor, old game boys, imported things, cards, book marks, etc. Even vintage, old time candy. An Aladdin's cave of treasures, trifles and everything in between. You'll find things you want and things you never knew existed. The staff is friendly and they love their work. It shows. There are scary goth things, and toys, and frames and silk flowers. Light fixtures, furniture, candles and unexpected surprises abound. You will find everything here, except for boredom. It is all interesting and will spark your curiosity. Inspiration thrives here. Clothing for those that have a unique and creative sense of style. It's a show place for the work of local artists and craftsmen. Cherish the unique and those that bring their creativity and love, into what they make.