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Preview inventory and take a virtual tour of some of the antique and vintage shops around Southern California.  Get to know the dealers while they show you some of their hand-selected items.

Mid-Century Modern Finds in San Diego

by Sasha Milena

These vintage Bose 901 speakers on black tulip bases are just one of the many mid-century gems at Vestige in San Diego.

Located just south of Adams Ave. in San Diego, Vestige carries mid-century modern and vintage designer furniture, lighting, ceramics, and art and accessories.

Vestige carries well-known mid-century designers such as Paul McCobb. Above: Paul McCobb Planner Group Chair.

Vestige has a wide variety of mid-century items that are high quality and reasonably priced.

Print a San Diego Shopper's Map and visit Vestige on 4633 30th St. # A in San Diego. For more information, call (619) 546-4900. Or to preview more inventory, go to their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VestigeModern

 

Kitschy Cool Attaboy Vintage

Attaboy Vintage in Ventura has a fun laid-back vibe with kitschy cool mid-century modern finds.  

The men's showcase is filled with manly vintage goods: Ashtrays, Playboy mags, cameras, binoculars and books. 

Attaboy Vintage in Ventura also has furniture, art and accessories. 

Just a short drive up the 101 Freeway from Los Angeles, Attaboy Vintage is located at 2478 E. Main St., Ventura, CA 93003. Visit their Facebook page to preview inventory www.facebook.com/attaboyvintage 

 

Sunny Dunes Antique Mall Opens in Palm Springs, Calif.

by Sasha Milena

Vintage Vignette Inside Sunny Dunes Antique Mall

With more than 6,000 square feet, Sunny Dunes Antique Mall in Palm Springs, Calif. has tons of antique furniture, vintage furniture, accessories and local artist pieces.

"Cookies" and "Tea" Ceramic Jars

There is much to discover as you walk around the new antique mall. Every dealer's space has a distinct and unique array of items displayed. 

 

Owner of Sunny Dunes Antique Mall, Susan, Holds A Shopper's Map

 

Wood Box Radio, Mantel Clock, Old Books and Boroque Candle Holders

Indonesian King Chair

The multi-dealer antique mall has new items arriving daily. Sunny Dunes Antique Mall is located on 507 Sunny Dunes Rd. in Palm Springs, CA (760) 325-7200

Print out a Palm Springs Shopper's Map to find your way to Sunny Dunes Antique Mall and other antique and vintage stores in the area.

 

Historic Photo Surfaces: Pacific Electric Railway train passing through Whittier

by Sasha Milena

Pacific Electric streetcar no. 5061 stops in Whittier, Calif.

An old historic photo reveals a Pacific Electric Railway train passing through Whittier, in front of what is now King Richard's Antique Center. 

The train's destination sign reads "Pasadena" and a cardboard poster below the driver reads "Railfan Special."  King Richard's Antique Center owner, Chuck Garcera, believes the photo was taken in 1951.  He first learned of the photo from friend and rail enthusiast, Bob Chaparro, who is a part of the online Citrus Industry Modeling Group.  Chaparro found the photo on the Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society's website: www.pacificelectric.org

King Richard's was a citrus packing house in the early 1900s.  The Pomona Public Library has a digital collection of citrus packaging labels including labels that came out of the Whittier citrus packing house.  

Garcera not only sells antiques in his huge facility, but also seeks to preserve the historical value of the location.  On the King Richard's website, a history page informs readers with photographs and gives historical information about the building.  He has obtained facts and stories from local museums and organizations dedicated to preservation of the areas history.

There is still a decade in the packing plants history that is some what a mystery to local historians.  Garcera said between the 1950s and 1960s, there is not a lot of information about the building and he is still searching for more information that could bridge the packing plants timeline.

 

Citrus packing plant in Whittier, Calif. (Now King Richard's Antique Center)

Photo courtesy Jim Lancaster's "Historic Packing Houses and Other Industrial Structures in Southern California" http://scph002.home.netcom.com/scph_la_whittier.html

California's Central Coast: A Stunning Backdrop for Antique Hunting

by Sasha Milena

 Antiques on Main in Cambria, Calif.

Driving up and down the central coast of California is an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime.  Crashing waves along shoreline cliffs, sunny skies and friendly towns are just a few reasons to visit the central coast.  Along with the stunning backdrop of this dream-like coast, there is an even better reason to visit: hunting for antique treasures!

 The new Central Coast Antique and Retro Shopper's Mapwill help you find the special treasure you are looking for.  The new map starts just north of Santa Barbara and reveals the best places to shop in cities like Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, and Morro Bay.  This comprehensive directory gives you the address, phone number and description of what the store has to offer.

  
 
Whether you are looking for vintage clothing, architectural salvage, antique toys, art pottery, or vintage furniture, you will be sure to find your treasure cruising through California's central coast.

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Long Beach Antique Mall Expands to Historic Lumberyard Building

Long Beach Antique Mall Interior

Long Beach Antique Mall has expanded and opened a second location across Pacific Coast Highway on Freeman Avenue.  The mall's second location is housed in an huge historic lumberyard and continues to have an variety of mid-century goods, Old California pottery and artifacts along with bigger selection of gas pumps, old Coke machines and vintage clothing.

 

Comic Book  Chest of Drawers

  Gas Pumps

Berkely Slot Machine

Vintage Table Decor 
Long Beach Antique Mall Lumberyard Interior

Antique Vending Machines

 
Amusement Park Hippo Sculpture

 
Kozey Kamper Teardrop Trailor

Long Beach Antique Mall

 
Military Motorcycle with sidecar and machine gun

Vintage rusty car radios
 
Room Divider Screen and Blue Vintage Chair

 
Beatles Mosaic Print

 
Sock monkeys

Visit the Long Beach Antique Mall #2 in Long Beach, California. 1851 N Freeman Avenue 562.498.3500

Also visit the original location on 3100 E. Pacific Coast Highway.  562.494.2526.  There are over 50 dealers with a diverse selection of furniture, jewelry, toys, and advertising.

Find the Long Beach Antique Mall and more great shops on the Long Beach Shopper's Map

Just Added! Yellowstone Vintage Clothing in Santa Barbara

Women's and Men's Vintage Clothing

Yellowstone Vintage Clothing in Santa Barabara is the latest edition to the Santa Barbara/Ventura County Shopper's Map.

 
Vintage Neck Ties and Accessories

 
Plaid Dress and Shirt

 
Colorful Vintage Letter Jackets and Cowboy Boots

Visit Yellowstone Vintage:

527 State St.  * Santa Barabara, CA 93105  * 805.963.9609

Shopping for Antiques in San Luis Obispo

by Sasha Milena

Vintage Cabinet from Ruby Rose in San Luis Obispo

San Louis Obispo is a beautiful town and according to Oprah Winfrey, The Happiest City in the USA. Easy to agree with Oprah after discovering six antique, retro, and vintage malls and shops there. Ruby Rose, Brooks Woodcraft and Antiques, The Antique Center, Antique Boutique, Antiques on Monterey, and SLO Antique Treasures are all just a stones throw away from each other.

 Vintage Globes and Boots from Ruby Rose

Stephanie, Ruby, and John from Ruby Rose in San Luis Obispo

We found a variety of arts and crafts, art nuveau, mission, and mid century items in San Luis Obispo. No sooner than George Martines signed his Antique Center up for the map, Omega cinema Props called us while we were still in the shop. We picked up a pair of vintage mid century Isophone Hi-fi speakers for their inventory as a favor.

 A Glance into the Past Antiques in San Luis Obispo

Minutes down Highway 101 is Arroyo Grande. This quaint town has a number of fine shops to discover.  Be sure and check out A Glance Into the Past where you'll find items ranging from fine antique furniture to vintage toys. Ask to see dealer Larry Turner's Hot wheels room, and his wife's antique children's and Victorian clothing display. 

 California's Central Coast Landscape

These are only a few of the many stores that will be part of the new California Central Coast Shopper's Map. The new map is expected to be ready in the next few weeks so check back soon and be the first to print the new Shopper's Map.

Owner of Vintage Sanctuary in Oceanside, CA Opens New Store:Vintage 101

by Sasha Milena

 
Vintage 101 Oceanside, CA

Vintage Sanctuary has been bringing the best quality vintage clothing and accessories to Oceanside since 1999 and now owner, Stephanie Meek has recently opened Vintage 101 where unique vintage furniture and home decor items can be found wall to wall.

 
Vintage 101: Vintage Furniture and Lamps (photo via Vintage Engineer Boots Blog)

Vintage 101 opened in July of 2010 and new inventory is added daily and now includes some women and children's vintage clothing, vintage fabrics, and many more unusual items.

 
Vintage 101 Vintage Accessories (Photo via Vintage Engineer Boots Blog)

Vintage 101 is open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m and is located in sunny Oceanside, CA

Vintage 101  *  1307 S. Coast Highway  *  Oceanside, CA 92054  *  760.967.7976  * 

 
Vintage Sanctuary Storefront Oceanside, CA

Vintage Sanctuary has the best quality hand-picked men's and women's vintage clothing.  Also find a great selection of vintage shoes, purses, hats and jewelry. 

 
Vintage Sanctuary Oceanside, CA

 
Colorful and Quality Selection of Vintage Clothing for Men and Women

Visit Vintage Sanctuary from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the week!

Vintage Sanctuary  *  625 S. Coast Highway  *  Oceanside, CA 92054  *  760.439.4535 *