Bakersfield, CA

19th Street shops

Bakersfield's antique scene reflects its oil and agriculture heritage. 19th Street and Chester Avenue offer shopping. The city's country music connections and farming wealth create opportunities.

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Best Antique Stores in Bakersfield, CA

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Central Park Antique Mall

Friendly staff
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
CollectiblesFurnitureVintage/Primitives

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Variety of merchandise
  • Friendly service
  • Unique/rare finds

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Staff behavior toward minorities
  • Temperature issues

This spacious downtown Bakersfield antique mall features multiple floors with a particularly popular upstairs area dedicated to vintage toys, games, and collectibles. Customers spend hours exploring the well-organized space filled with furniture, nostalgic items, and unique treasures. The multi-vendor format ensures constantly changing inventory, while friendly staff and reasonable prices keep regulars returning to hunt for everything from vintage clothing to Pokemon cards.

701 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Hwy 41 Antique Emporium

Huge variety and selection of items across multiple vendors
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Antique FurnitureEstate JewelryVintage Collectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Extensive inventory and variety across multiple vendors and categories
  • Clean, well-organized presentation and layout
  • Reasonable pricing and willingness to negotiate on select items

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Inconsistent staff behavior—multiple reviews cite rude treatment from one staff member/owner
  • Pricing concerns—some customers find items overpriced compared to online alternatives or thrift stores

Highway 41 Antique Emporium is a vast multi-vendor antique mall in Morro Bay featuring numerous booths and locked cabinets across multiple floors. The store specializes in estate jewelry—the largest collection on the Central Coast—alongside antique furniture, vintage clothing, fine art, and diverse collectibles from various eras. Customers consistently praise the huge selection, well-organized layout, and cleanliness. The store includes an outdoor garden area and is pet-friendly. Most items fall in the mid-range price category with opportunities to negotiate. Plan for 2+ hours of browsing through this destination antique mall.

520 Atascadero Rd, Morro Bay, CA 93442

In Your Wildest Dreams Consignments

Vast selection and variety of items across multiple categories
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Vintage ClothingAntique FurnitureCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Unique, curated inventory with something for every taste and style
  • Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere
  • On-site coffee shop and amenities

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Pricing perceived as high/overpriced by some customers, especially for used clothing
  • Inconsistent customer service experiences and owner interactions reported by multiple reviewers

In Your Wildest Dreams is a massive 29,000 sq ft multi-vendor antique and consignment mall in Bakersfield featuring over 80 unique vendors across two floors. The store specializes in vintage clothing, antique furniture, collectibles, fine jewelry, and home decor spanning multiple eras. Beyond retail, they operate Wildest Estate Sales of Kern County with over 20 years of expertise. Amenities include an on-site coffee bar, used bookstore, vintage arcade section, and Keenan Silver Smith jewelry making. The newly expanded location offers a welcoming atmosphere perfect for extended browsing, with monthly consignment opportunities and community Second Saturday events.

2819 F St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Junk-Atique Outlet Thrift Store

Clean, well-organized store environment
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureClothingCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Quality of merchandise and treasure-hunting experience
  • Competitive pricing and value for money
  • Clean, organized, visually appealing store layout

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Occasional overly vigilant security/staff monitoring customers
  • Some pricing inconsistencies and items priced higher than competitors

Junk-Atique Outlet is a well-organized thrift store in Bakersfield offering furniture, clothing, tools, and collectibles at budget-friendly prices. Founded over 25 years ago as a church fundraiser, the storefront opened in 2018 with a mission to support Resurrection Church's global missions. Customers praise the clean, spacious layout with attractive displays, friendly staff, and quality secondhand items including vintage pieces and antique finds. All proceeds support community missions and charitable programs.

212 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Merry Go Round Antique Mall

Massive size with lots to explore and discover
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureVintage ClothingCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Large selection and variety across multiple floors
  • Reasonable prices and frequent sales
  • Unique finds and treasure-hunting experience

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Staff profiling and following customers, particularly people of color and young people
  • No public restroom access

Merry Go Round Antique Mall is a sprawling three-floor antique mall in downtown Bakersfield featuring multiple vendors with constantly changing inventory. Shoppers discover antique furniture, vintage clothing in the basement, collectible toys, old Christmas decorations, records, books, and DVDs across numerous vendor booths. The mall includes a retro candy shop selling vintage sodas and unique treats. With its maze-like layout, interesting architectural features, and diverse vendor selection, visitors often spend 2+ hours exploring. Fair to mid-range pricing with frequent sales throughout vendor areas. Note: No public restrooms available.

1407 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Open Daily

Mill Creek Antique Mall

Excellent selection and variety of items across multiple categories
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureVintage CollectiblesVintage Clothing

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Vast selection and variety ensuring something for everyone
  • Reasonable pricing and good deals on quality items
  • Knowledgeable and welcoming staff creating positive shopping experience

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Excessive dust and poor air conditioning throughout store
  • Some vendors selling Goodwill items with inflated markups and hidden tags

Mill Creek Antique Mall is a sprawling 10,000-square-foot multi-vendor antique destination in Bakersfield featuring over 80 independent dealers. Browse an ever-changing inventory of antique furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, DVDs, toys, and unique finds across multiple floors. Known for fair prices, friendly bilingual staff, and daily new arrivals, this is a treasure hunter's paradise where you can easily spend hours exploring vendor booths. Open 7 days a week and featured on Picker Road, it's the go-to spot for serious antiquers and casual browsers alike.

805 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Paradise Records and Trading Post (Orcutt)

Exceptional customer service and friendly, knowledgeable staff
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Vinyl RecordsTrading Cards & Sports CardsComic Books & Collectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Knowledgeable, personable staff (Mike, Miguel, Issa, Erik mentioned by name)
  • Overwhelming variety and eclectic inventory spanning multiple decades
  • Fair trade-in values and willingness to negotiate on pricing

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items priced higher than market value (records 2x Discogs prices, Pokemon cards overpriced)
  • Potential for resealed/counterfeit trading card packs

Paradise Records and Trading Post is a sprawling collectibles destination in Santa Maria featuring an eclectic mix of vinyl records, trading cards, comic books, vintage toys, and memorabilia. The spacious store offers rows of vinyl across all music genres, extensive sports card and Pokemon collections, vintage electronics, and one-of-a-kind items. Owner Mike and his knowledgeable team provide friendly service and buy, sell, and trade collectibles. With a VIP membership program and drive-thru service, it's a must-visit for collectors seeking hidden gems and nostalgic treasures.

4869 S Bradley Rd, #127, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Open Fri-Sat

Silver City Ghost Town

Authentic historical buildings and artifacts preserved from Gold Rush era
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Boutique Shop
PRICE RANGE
$
SPECIALTIES
Historical artifactsMining-era memorabiliaAntique trinkets

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Authentic 1800s structures and genuine artifacts from mining era
  • Educational value and historical significance
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff providing context and stories

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Small size - limited exploration time (30-45 minutes typical)
  • Price point ($7.50) questioned by some as steep for the experience

Silver City Ghost Town is a small roadside museum and antique shop in Bodfish, California featuring over 35 authentic structures from 1800s mining towns relocated to preserve local history. Visitors pay $7.50 admission for a guided introduction and free exploration of historic buildings filled with period artifacts, old tools, and mining memorabilia. The attached antique shop offers vintage trinkets and collectibles. A quick 30-45 minute stop perfect for history enthusiasts and photographers, with knowledgeable staff and beautiful photo opportunities.

3829 Lake Isabella Blvd, Bodfish, CA 93205

The Barn Antiques & Unique

Friendly and helpful staff, especially owner Brenda
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureVintage & Antique DecorCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Extensive inventory and variety across multiple vendors
  • Knowledgeable, personable staff willing to share item history
  • Reasonable overall pricing and good value finds

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • No public restrooms (mentioned in 4 reviews as significant issue)
  • Some items overpriced or lower quality than expected

The Barn Antiques & Unique is a spacious multi-vendor antique mall featuring 30+ consignment dealers offering an eclectic mix of genuine antiques and vintage treasures. Specializing in antique and shabby chic furniture, decorative home pieces, vintage collectibles, and an extensive selection of cabinet hardware and finishing supplies, this store rewards browsers with 2+ hours of discovery. Customers praise the friendly staff, reasonable pricing on most items, and the 'deceivingly big' layout packed with everything from porcelain dolls to equestrian decor, glassware, and vintage clothing.

22390 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA 93453
Open Daily

The Blue Door

Excellent curation and unique finds
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$$
SPECIALTIES
Vintage FurnitureArt & DecorVintage Clothing & Accessories

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Thoughtfully curated inventory with high-quality pieces
  • Unique, one-of-a-kind items across multiple categories
  • Welcoming atmosphere and engaging staff (when positive)

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • High prices compared to other antique stores
  • Inconsistent customer service and staff attitude (some reports of rudeness/passive-aggressiveness)

The Blue Door is a beautifully curated three-floor vintage collective in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, featuring expertly sourced antique furniture, mid-century modern pieces, vintage art, clothing, and decorative items from 14 private collectors. Founded in 2014 by Carolyn Petersen and Brian Garwood, the store occupies a restored historic building with exposed brick and unique architecture. Alongside vintage treasures spanning multiple eras, they offer locally handmade goods and SB Apothecary products. Known for high-quality curation and thoughtful presentation, it's a destination for serious vintage enthusiasts seeking one-of-a-kind pieces for home and personal style.

4 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Best Times to Visit

  • Season: October-May (avoid summer heat)
  • Parking: Easy (parking lots)

Shopping Tips

  • Oil field items unique.
  • Farm equipment authentic.
  • Country music memorabilia available.
  • Heat extreme in summer.

Dining Options

  • Numerous restaurants in Bakersfield, CA area
  • Plan a full day trip with dining
  • Local cafes and eateries nearby

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