Here’s Where Designers In CA Are Going For The Best Antique Finds

You never know what you might find picking over someone else’s family heirlooms and other cast-offs at California antique and second-hand finds.

If you’re looking for the ultimate secondhand store experience, you can never go wrong with a trip to the Long Beach Antique Market, the Orange Circle Antique Mall, the Merced Antique Mall, the Sherman Oaks Antique Mall, the Alameda Point Antiques Faire, San Diego's Largest Vintage and Antique Mall, the Rose Bowl Flea Market, Blue Door Antiques in Livermore, Fourth Street Antiques in Old Town Temecula, or Antiques of the Sea in Huntington Beach.

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However, according to HGTV, The Old Barn Antique Mall in San Juan Capistrano is a must for designers.

“We love antiquing and searching for the perfect piece with history, story and personality for our clients — it’s a labor of love but such a fun way to explore our creativity,” Aly Morford, cofounder and principal designer of Pure Salt Interiors told HGTV.com. “Our favorite local stop when sourcing antiques for our clients is the Old Barn Antique Mall. A large variety of vendors, a mix of decor and furniture alike, and the thrill of the hunt make it a great spot to find something exciting.”

The stores on the new HGTV list are a haven for people who enjoy the thrill of the hunt for items with unique historic or aesthetic appeal and other hidden treasures, according to design professionals who haunt them.

For the “Antique Stores Designers Love, State by State,” HGTV asked professional designers from around the country to share their favorite local gems for antique, vintage, and thrifted decor.

“The best things to gather as you crisscross the country are, of course, the memories you make along the way,” HGTV said. “New-to-you home finds that’ll make your own space even cooler, now — those are pretty good, too.”