Orange County doesn’t get talked about as an antiquing destination the way, say, Alameda or Long Beach do, but it should. Between one legitimately historic antique district and a rotating calendar of monthly and quarterly vintage markets, there’s more real treasure-hunting happening here than most people realize.
We put together the full list, permanent malls and recurring markets both, so you know exactly where to go and when.
A quick note before we start: market schedules shift, vendors rotate, and “second Sunday” markets occasionally move for holidays. We’ve listed the standard pattern for each one, but it’s always worth checking the market’s own Instagram or website the week before you go.
Quick Answer: Where to Start
- Best all-around antiquing destination: Old Towne Orange (the Orange Circle antique district)
- Best monthly outdoor market: The Coast Vintage Market, Laguna Hills
- Best for genuinely rare, curated pieces: Orange Circle Antique Mall
- Best budget bargain hunting: Golden West College Swap Meet, Huntington Beach
- Best small, local-feel market: Old Town Tustin Flea
- Best if you want vintage clothing specifically: Golden Years Vintage Market, Anaheim
Old Towne Orange: The County’s Real Antique District
If Orange County has one true antiquing neighborhood, this is it. Old Towne Orange, centered on the roundabout locals just call “the Circle,” has more antique shops packed into a half-mile radius than anywhere else in the county, and it’s been building that reputation for decades.
Orange Circle Antique Mall is the anchor. Over 125 individual dealers spread across two floors inside a historic building at 118 S Glassell St, selling everything from mid-century furniture and estate jewelry to vinyl records and vintage Disneyland memorabilia.
It’s been voted best antique mall by OC Weekly, and it’s the kind of place where a “quick look” turns into two hours without you noticing.
Just down the block at 155 S Glassell St, Antique Station and Antique Depot round out the core of the district. Antique Station tends to skew toward genuine vintage finds and has a reputation among collectors for surfacing real Disneyland-era memorabilia in individual dealer booths.
Antique Depot leans more toward home goods, ceramics, and furniture, less on clothing, more on decor.
Beyond those three, the surrounding blocks hold Tea Leaf Cottage, It’s About Time Antiques Market, Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry, Woody’s Antiques, and Country Roads Antiques, each with its own specialty and personality. Prices here tend to run a bit higher than a flea-market setting, which makes sense, these are curated, permanent storefronts rather than weekend vendor booths.
- Where: Centered on Glassell Street and Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA
- When: Every day, standard retail hours (most shops open 10:30 a.m., closing between 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. depending on the day)
- Cost: Free to browse, free parking around Plaza Park
- Insider tip: Come hungry. The restaurant scene around the Circle has grown to the point where locals joke there are almost as many good restaurants as antique shops now, so plan to make a full day of it.
The Coast Vintage Market (Laguna Hills)
Widely considered the largest vintage market in Orange County, The Coast Vintage Market has been running since 2014 and draws well over 175 vendors to an outdoor lot for a single day each month.
It’s less “junk in a parking lot” and more “curated antique show,” with vintage trailers, live music, food trucks, and a section locals call Artisan Row for handmade goods alongside the antiques.
- Where: Laguna Hills Mall parking lot, 24155 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
- When: Generally the second Sunday of each month, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (confirm the exact date on their Instagram, @thecoastvintagemarket, since it occasionally shifts)
- Cost: Free admission, free parking
- What you’ll find: Mid-century furniture, industrial pieces, garden decor, vintage clothing, jewelry, and a genuinely wide range of price points from bargain to fine antique
- Insider tip: Arrive right at 8 a.m. Regulars say the lot fills up fast, and the best pieces tend to move within the first hour.
Old Town Tustin Flea
A smaller, more neighborhood-feel market than the Coast Vintage Market, but worth the trip if you want a less crowded browsing experience with genuine finds.
- Where: 474 El Camino Real, Tustin
- When: Every fourth Sunday of the month, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- What you’ll find: Antiques, collectibles, authentic and vintage-inspired pieces, art, home decor, and records
- Best for: Shoppers who want the vintage-market experience without the crowd size of the bigger Laguna Hills market.
Redo Market at the OC Fairgrounds
A newer addition to the county’s vintage-market calendar, Redo Market takes over multiple buildings at the OC Fair & Event Center a few times a year for a genuinely large-scale event, well over 130 vendors spread across three buildings in its most recent iteration.
- Where: OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
- When: A few scheduled weekends per year, check Redo Market’s site for current dates
- What you’ll find: Vintage clothing, surf gear, home decor, antiques, jewelry, and a strong maker/small-business presence alongside the antique vendors, plus live music
- Best for: A bigger, more festival-like antiquing day out, especially if you want food and entertainment built into the trip rather than just shopping.
Golden Years Vintage Market (Anaheim)
This vintage market is a smaller, more specialized market that runs quarterly just outside the Anaheim Packing District.
It leans more toward vintage clothing than furniture or home goods, but it’s worth knowing about if that’s specifically what you’re after.
- Where: Outside the Anaheim Packing District
- When: Quarterly, check their event listings for the next date
- Best for: Vintage clothing collectors specifically, less useful if you’re hunting for furniture or antiques in the traditional sense.
Golden West College Swap Meet (Huntington Beach)
Not a dedicated antique market, but a genuinely good source for bargain antiques if you’re patient enough to sort through a much broader mix of merchandise.
Running since 1979, it’s grown into one of the largest swap meets in the county.
- Where: Golden West College, 15744 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine
- Cost: Free admission and parking
- Best for: Budget hunters willing to dig. You won’t find the curated feel of a dedicated antique mall, but the sheer vendor volume (680 vendor spaces) means real finds turn up regularly for less than you’d pay at a specialty shop.
Comparing Your Options at a Glance
| Market / District | Location | Frequency | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Towne Orange antique district | Orange | Every day | Free to browse | Curated, high-quality permanent shopping |
| The Coast Vintage Market | Laguna Hills | Monthly (2nd Sunday, generally) | Free | Largest, most festival-like outdoor market |
| Old Town Tustin Flea | Tustin | Monthly (4th Sunday) | Free | Smaller, local-feel browsing |
| Redo Market | Costa Mesa | A few times a year | Check current pricing | Big, festival-scale event |
| Golden Years Vintage Market | Anaheim | Quarterly | Check current pricing | Vintage clothing specifically |
| Golden West College Swap Meet | Huntington Beach | Weekly (Sat & Sun) | Free | Budget bargain hunting |
Tips for Antiquing in Orange County
A few things that make any of these stops go smoother:
- Bring cash. Individual dealer booths at outdoor markets often prefer it, and some smaller vendors don’t take cards at all.
- Go early. Whether it’s a monthly market or a permanent mall, the best pieces at any antique venue tend to disappear fastest in the first hour or two.
- Measure before you shop. If you’re hunting for furniture, bring a tape measure and know your space dimensions ahead of time, it’s easy to fall for a piece that won’t actually fit through your door.
- Ask about return policies. Permanent antique malls like Orange Circle Antique Mall typically have clearer return policies than one-day outdoor markets, where most sales are final.
- Pace yourself at Old Towne Orange. With this many shops in one small area, it’s genuinely possible to spend a full day and still not see everything. Pick a few specific shops if you’re short on time rather than trying to hit all of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Old Towne Orange, centered on the Orange Circle, is widely regarded as the county’s premier antiquing destination, anchored by the Orange Circle Antique Mall with over 125 dealers, plus Antique Station, Antique Depot, and several smaller specialty shops within walking distance.
Yes. The Coast Vintage Market in Laguna Hills runs generally on the second Sunday of every month with free admission and parking, and it’s considered the largest vintage market in the county. Old Town Tustin Flea runs monthly as well, on the fourth Sunday.
Most of them, yes. The Coast Vintage Market, Old Town Tustin Flea, and Golden West College Swap Meet all offer free admission and free parking. Browsing the shops in Old Towne Orange is also free, you only pay if you buy something.
Antique malls like Orange Circle Antique Mall are permanent, indoor, multi-dealer storefronts open every day of the week. Vintage markets like The Coast Vintage Market are outdoor events held on a specific schedule, usually monthly, with vendors setting up temporary booths for a single day.
Golden Years Vintage Market in Anaheim runs quarterly and leans heavily toward vintage clothing. The Coast Vintage Market and Old Town Tustin Flea also carry clothing alongside furniture and home goods, though they’re not clothing-exclusive.
Cash (many vendors prefer it or don’t take cards at all), a reusable bag or two, and if you’re furniture shopping, a tape measure so you know what will actually fit in your space before you commit to a piece.
