I love Whimzy. Unusual things that are not available anywhere else.I usually find something I have…read moreseen before.

This is a super cute store located in downtown Tustin. The owner was super friendly when my friend…read moreand I went in and I loved the eclectic girly variety of options she had for the shop. It was the type of eclectic variety that you can go shopping with your little girl and she would be entertained and not wanting to leave vs being super bored with nothing that sparked her interest. Great store with craft inspiration and ideas and a variety of more neat knick knacks.

Cool antique mall with lots to explore. I have been here several times…read more The front desk is very friendly. On my last visit, I asked if I could bring my dog in and they gave me the okay and welcomed us in.

Truly something for everyone here! We go every time we visit family in the area, and even my 11 and…read more14-year old boys enjoy shopping here. The front desk staff is always friendly, and we find the prices to be good. Here is a list of some things you will find: Hot Wheels and other toys Silverware and dish ware Vintage flannel and dresses Christmas ornaments Pyrex bowls and bake ware DVDs and cassette tapes Books Disney memorabilia Jewelry and sunglasses Beanie Babies You can easily spend an hour here. Lots of conversation starters.

Hubby and I were in the area to purposely look for antique places to shop at. We did browse…read morethrough a few others in the area, but Grant's was definitely the catch of the day for us. It's located in a small-ish shopping center; probably around a dozen total shops in this small area. Close to the main streets. When you walk in, it's not that big of a shop, so you full see how every place is filled from floor to ceiling with lots of knicks and knacks. It was great :) There were some things that weren't for sale (namely, items in the window), but everything else seemed to be. Saw some great small and big pieces of furniture, glassware, ceramics, international items, jewelry, gems, beer steins....there were just a lot of different things to look at. The merchandise that caught my eye were some of the pocket watches he had that were NOT quartz, and they were working! Totally cool. The owner was also cool enough to show how he figures out what items are actually made of silver, and which ones are steel, so that was a cool demo :) Overall, will probably come by again. He definitely has a few gems. The only unfortunate thing is that it can be a pretty small shop, so there's only so many people that can be at the store at a given time. But, Grant was cool..and the AC was on! :P

It's Sunday and you're in Tustin. You're looking for something unique, something antique and…read moresomething no one else has. In Jamestown Square, Gerda's Antique's is open. Gerda's Antique's has been in the same location for over 30 years. She is a staunch german lady who will tell you exactly what she means and won't give you the hard sell. She has an ever-changing array of items from china cabinets, desks, tables, glassware, paintings (look up!), vintage clothing at times costume jewelry, and quirky things like reel to reel tapes, brass and wooden object de art. I once found a beautiful inlayed 3 legged table from Iran there and I wish I had bought it then because the next time I came by, it was gone. I personally have a soft spot in my heart for Gerda because she was my neighbor for 7 years when I first moved to Tustin. She will tell you what you need to know with no fluff, guaranteed. And you have to believe that with being in the antique's business for over 30 years, she knows what she's talking about. As a side note: as you drive into Jamestown Square, you may happen to notice the little white chapel in the parking lot. You can rent that from Gerda as well. UPDATE: 01/31/2008 After thirty someodd years, Gerda's Antiques as we know it in the Jamestown Center is going out of business. She will be moving some of the nicer pieces left into a shop off of Orange Circle.

We were referred to Heredia Antiques by the lighting store that we use and Heredia did an excellent…read moreexcellent job of refinishing our 55 year-old desk. They were easy to work with and extremely quick turnaround time...we even went out to their shop to inspect it before we committed to having them refinish our desk. Their shop was spotless and they had a number of items to inspect and that is what sealed the deal for us is that their shop was spotless and very nice things they were working on. They also came and picked up the desk and delivered it back here as well... this was a risk for us because we had reached out to a handful of companies a couple years ago and looked at their work online and was just not happy with their work. If you are in the market for having some furniture refinished, we strongly recommend Heredia Antiques.

I had Heredia Antiques do a refinish and some minor restoration work on an American of Martinsville…read moremid century display case. I am beyond satisfied with the workmanship, the turnaround time, and the friendliness of Zeferino Heredia and his staff. I requested that they try to keep the new finish as close as possible to the original finish, and they were able to reproduce it perfectly. All of the dents, dings, scuffing, and scratches are no longer visible, and the worst damage (a large crack on the inside of the one of the doors) is fixed and no longer visible. This piece is ready to go for another lifetime. It was one week from pickup to dropoff, which I found very surprising considering the quality of the work. After I spent some time to look over the piece in detail once it was dropped off, I noticed just how much care was put into the restoration. The finish is completely smooth and uniform, and even the dirty aluminum hardware was cleaned and polished. The work was so well done that it's not obvious that any restoration work was performed, which is exactly what I (and I expect most customers) want for an antique restoration. It's also worth noting that I called another furniture restoration company before Heredia who quoted about double what Heredia charged, including the delivery (pickup and dropoff) charges. I don't think it's possible that the other company could have done a better job than what was done by Heredia. In the attached photos, there are some before and after pics of some of the most significant wear/damage that was repaired. I am now actively looking for more good deals on worn/beat-up mid century pieces so that I can have more work done by Heredia Antiques. I highly recommend them and will work with them again without hesitation.

This place is super cool I found a it of show memorabilia and card packs! Super nice and helpful…read morestaff too,

Cute vintage collection. great variety. holding various events throughout the year. recommend a…read morevisit

One of my favorite antique stores in Orange - the couple who own this shop always have unique…read morethings from toys, clothes, furniture, vinyl, jewelry. Highly recommend!

Best shop! The owners are so sweet and have unbeatable prices and customer service. Bought an…read moreincredible couch with a crazy deal. Thank you so much!!!! Will definitely come back to Orange just for this shop.

I've been a big fan of Country Roads for over 30 years! They have super eclectic curated antiques,…read morehand made crafts and a wonderful garden with hard to find funky plants for sale. Their staff is always super friendly and helpful too. The prices are definitely good especially on the super hard to find items. I'd definitely check them out today!

Country Roads has some of the best vintage in Southern California! For all your vintage fishing,…read morehunting and camping needs, space #14 has it all. The employees are kind and helpful. Each space is beautifully curated. A must see!

Coast Vintage Market is a very cool swap meet style flea market with tons of items from yesteryear…read morethat will take you back to another time. It can almost be like a treasure hunt looking for that special item that calls out to you! Even if you aren't looking for something specific, you might find something that is awesome (to you anyway). There is definitely a wide variety of stuff, from vintage clothing, to old car emblems, home decor, old business signs, and toys that, depending on your age, might make you remember the good old days. Prices can be a bit high, and some vendors will haggle, but this isn't really the kind of market where you get an amazing deal. Most people know what they have and know the market for their stuff. Vendors are still friendly though and will chat about what they have. Located in the old Laguna Hills parking lot, it has about 10-12 rows of vendors that are about 50 yards long. Last time we went there was an agua fresca stand but no food vendors. Even though it's in a parking lot, parking can be a challenge so be prepared. Everything is under construction as the mall is closed down and the buildings are empty so people kind of just park wherever. All that said, this can make for a great weekend activity to get out and walk around. Though it is infinitely better in the morning when it is less crowded and cooler outside! Being in a parking lot there is no shade and things heat up quickly in the afternoon. Overall, a solid local experience, especially if you like flea markets.

Took the dog for a walk through a "vintage sale" today…read more.. Great walk for the dog. Less thrilling for me. The parking lot was packed, which made me think we were about to stumble into something amazing. Instead it felt like an entire street of yard sales where everyone brought the stuff nobody wanted anymore... and now they all brought it to the same place. As we walked in, there were noticeably more people leaving empty-handed than people carrying bags. And the few who did buy something looked like they'd adopted a small trinket out of pity. "Vintage," apparently, is just a nicer word for old junk that survived the last garage sale. On the bright side... the dog had a fantastic time.

Yesterday my fiancé and I stopped by the Antique Depot. I'm a huge fan of the rings that are sold…read moreright beyond the cashier station to your right. They are so beautiful and always 20% off!! I found 2 more rings to add to my collection. What made this trip particularly special this time was the extraordinary customer service we received while we were there. Pat is an absolute gem!! Talk about treating her customers like VIPs!! We are going to be coming back more often now to pop in and say hello to our new friend and pick up more rings while we are there!! Pat is definitely a top notch representative!! What an incredible experience!!

This place is huge. Plenty to look at and purchase for sure. I've gotten to know this place like…read morethe back of my hand, upstairs. There's an entire downstairs section, which is a little less organized, crowded, so I'm not quite sure if I've seen it all. When you walk in, the register is to the right. They sell all kinds of things. Whatever you can imagine, old and new, is what they sell: Clothing, jewelry, purses, stuffed animals, houseware, decoration, furniture, paintings, shoes, blankets, etc. I can go on and on. When I was looking for a table scale, I found one and it only cost $10. Because all the stalls are based on consignment, prices depend on what the seller is hoping to fetch on their items. The people who work there are always friendly. The manager and/or owner makes an attempt to greet shoppers and ask if they need any assistance. Parking: There is plenty of free, street parking.

One of my favorite places to just walk around and enjoy time passing, and actually see the things…read morethat time passing has left! I'm not sure if that makes sense but I like the way it reads . Today's a busy day here at Antique Station, it's wonderful to people watch over here as well! The weather becomes more beautiful my guess is that this place becomes more popular in the upcoming months. Great selection things you never expected to find, and there's always different values and sales from the vendors periodically .

Antique Station must be one of my favorite antiques malls and is an obligatory stop whenever I…read morevisit Old Towne Orange. A 1923 Singer sewing machine, unusual glass creamer and sugar bowl, and matching set of Czech teacups are just some of my prized finds from this place. Moreover, I have always felt comfortable with the price point of Antiques Station over some of the other vintage/antiques stores in the same plaza, which are expensive for the quality of items they carry. For example, the Singer I mentioned was about $40 and tea set (which I used as birthday favors) $48 for the four cups and plates. They stock a good mix of apparel/accessories, housewares, and Disney paraphernalia (Orange being, after all, near Anaheim and Disneyland). If you appreciate good carnival glass, there's usually a good selection that's hard to walk away from - see the stunning Fenton hobnail lamp. I can't speak for other's experiences, but I have always had positive interactions with the ladies who work here. They'll frequently ask if they can help bring anything up to the front, always with a big smile!