Orange County, California, Has Dozens of Thrift Stores. These Are Its Best.

There are dozens of cities inside Orange County, California, so that means there are dozens of thrift stores! Some of them are unique to the area while others are your classic chains, such as Goodwill.

One thing is for sure, though. No matter what you're looking for or if you're just wanting to browse, the thrift stores in Orange County will meet your needs.

We scoured Yelp and Google to find the Orange County thrift stores that shoppers like best, and we aimed to keep it more local, so you will only find one or two chain stores on this list. The rest are more curated, whether it be designer goods or vintage finds, and some give directly back to the community, so it's a win-win.

Here are the best thrift stores in Orange County. Happy shopping! (If you frequently shop online, here are 10 things you shouldn't buy online.)

Laura's House Resale Store offers clothing for the whole family, shoes, accessories, books, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more. They currently have two locations: 23635 El Toro Road, Suite F, in Lake Forest (pictured), and 31878 Del Obispo Street, Suite 104, in San Juan Capistrano. A third location is planned. Yelpers really appreciate the volunteer staff at these stores as well as the order and cleanliness.

Proceeds from the sale of donated items benefit Laura's House, which was established in 1995 to support victims of domestic violence. They provide shelter, counseling, and legal services, as well as help victims begin new lives.

Laura's House also has a Poshmark store.

The Sheepfold Thrift store in Orange sells an array of women's, men's, and children's clothing, home décor, furniture, and electronics, and is one of the stores on this list that gives back to the community.

The Sheepfold was founded by Fran Lundquist in 1979 to establish a safe place for mothers with children to come when they were in abusive situations or homeless. The families in the program can shop at the store without charge for what they need, and proceeds from what you buy go directly back into supporting them.

Sav Mor Thrift Store has a lot of positive Google reviews that mention its affordability, selection, and organization.

The store sells your thrift store basics, including men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture and home furnishings, books, and more. This is a large store, so be prepared to spend some time browsing.

The Orange Lutheran Thrift Shop is another store that gives back, this time providing financial assistance for Orange Luther High School students in need.

You'll find clothing, household items and kitchenware, electronics, jewelry, accessories, and furniture items. They offer a few discounts and specials, so be sure to ask when you walk in. One Yelper called it a "total gem."

So-Lo Boutique Consignment is a boutique thrift store with affordable vintage and consignment options. You'll find gently used women's clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and more.

The store points out on their Instagram that they have seasonal sales with prices discounted as much as 30% storewide.

Full Circle is a cute and chic boutique marketplace that sells upcycled clothes, gifts, and local artisan creations. It also gives back, with all proceeds going to the Youth Centers of Orange, which provides after-school care and tutoring to children in need.

Inside its vibrant walls are clothing, gifts, jewelry, and more. This has to be one of the best thrift stores in Orange County, as evidenced by the reviews on Google and Yelp.

McFly's Thrift Store is certainly one of a kind. Stepping into this gem of a store is like stepping into a museum devoted to the 1980s and '90s.

While the store sells vintage clothing, you'll probably spend more time checking out all the vintage wares and posters scattered all over the store. We recommend you go in person but if you can't, check out their online thrifts.

Second Impressions is a charming boutique resale store. They sell donated clothing, both used and new, as well as accessories, kitchenware, art, home décor, furniture, and jewelry.

Proceeds help sustain bread ovens in Haiti to feed the hungry. The boutique also helps the homeless with free clothing, warm meals, toiletries, and other necessities.

Upscale Resale Thrift Store benefits those facing food insecurity and homelessness, so here's another option to help give back to the community. Proceeds benefit South County Outreach's food pantry.

Since 1989, they have sold a variety of vintage clothing, consignment options, home décor, kitchenware, furniture, toys, jewelry, and accessories. They also host monthly sales so keep an eye on their website for details.

We'd be remiss to not include OC Goodwill Boutiques on this list since there are so many of them around. Goodwill's boutiques are different from their main thrift stores in that the selection is carefully curated and higher in quality and price. The mission is the same though, with proceeds benefitting Goodwill Industries.

To name just a couple, check out OC Goodwill Boutique Huntington Beach, 18631 Beach Blvd., in Huntington Beach, OC Goodwill Boutique Tustin at 502 E 1st St., in Tustin, and RARE by Goodwill in Anaheim at 411 W Broadway C-H. (Before you head out, think twice before buying these 15 items used.)