Lighthouse Thrift Store

Honestly, I’m not big on thrift stores because they overwhelm me and I’m not willing to dig through all the junk for hours til I get to the good stuff.
When I went it was all very easy to browse through. Maybe a dollar or two more than some other thrift stores, but still very cheap for some quality clothes.
The lady who helped me was super nice and threw in one of the items I took out for free.
I think it’s worth it if you’re headed down Wilshire.

Was driving by and just spotted the thrift store sign and decided to check it out. OMG so happy i did. So many good options, i don’t get all the negative reviews, my experience was amazing and if you take your time to look through the racks, their are hidden gems all over. The manager was super nice and friendly. Ill definitely be going again!

This thrift store has nothing to do with the Lighthouse Foundation, the well-​known charitable organization benefiting the blind, rather it benefits overseas Christian missionary work. The prices are about 25% higher than nicer thrift shops like American Cancer Discovery Shops, & double Goodwill’s prices. They have mostly worn-​out items from Old Navy, Forever 21, etc. No real vintage. On the day I stopped in the store was staffed exclusively with inexperienced teenaged clerks. Bring a bag, there are no shopping baskets available.

This shop is not a thrift store. They advertise new cheaper prices in the window. When I looked around, there were a few inexpensive items – the ones nobody would buy in the first place. I heard a gentleman asked about a suitcase– when he did not buy and left the store, the three people behind the counter started making fun of him. When I asked about 2 separate items, one was off the charts expensive for a thrift store-​$ 100 for a bowl from the 1980s and the other was «not for sale”-just for decoration. Are you a store or not? Won’t be returning, that’s for sure.

I’ve been shopping at the light house since they opened, I love it here!
It’s truly a costumers dream! I’ve costumed over 10 musicals and 2 movies, mostly from
the clothes I bought at the light house thrift store! They are really great to work with as well and will save your wish list and text you with photos if something you want comes in! And yes like most thrift stores, it’s hit or miss so that’s why you have to go in often things go quickly, which is also part of the fun!

I went into this store while I was waiting on a co-​worker. I figured that it wouldn’t hurt to check it out since I haven’t been out there in such a long time with extra time to kill. Long story short:
The store was properly organized. It had everything you want to see on display with some extras lying around everywhere. If you want clothes, well, the other reviewers are right: it’s kind of overpriced. Don’t let that scare you away, though.
If you want some games or other items, you might be in luck. They gave me a bunch of a PS2 games and a Wii (yeah, they don’t match lol) for only $ 30. The owner (I believe that was him) was extremely nice.
So, if you’re in the area, check this place out. Pretty cool place to go.

Another WAY overpriced thrift store! The back room is where everything is sorted and put online! Stay home and shop online no good finds here! The store layout looks much better now but selection is still measly and pricey! I never find anything here but junk!

Just disappointing in selection. Few things were actually vintage. Most were rejects from Forever 21.

Amazing finds here! Great clothes and authentic stuff. The staff is great. One of the best thrift shops out there.

My biggest beef with the Lighthouse Thrift store the first time I went in was that their prices were high. What I didn’t know until now was that no price is set in stone – you can haggle with the owners garage sale-​style until a price is reached that you both agree on.
I love the swap meet-​type vibe that the Lighthouse Thrift Store has. The store is small, but merchandise goes fast, so you never know what you’re going to find!

LOVE this place! I have driven by for years and never stopped. When I finally walked by I was pleasantly surprised to find a bunch of super cool stuff at pretty good prices! There was an original 1980s apple computer, tons of antique photos, vintage clothes, typewriters… Lots of character!

This store has everything, from clothing to books to houseware! There was even a 6-​foot tall Chinese medicine chest for sale.
Thanks to its proximity to Emperor College (across 18^th), I discovered this gem.
Not the best clothing selection (as oppose to the consignment or Goodwill options in Santa Monica), but it’s organized by size!
The limited selection makes it feel more like a vintage boutique than a thrift store.
Prices are fair. The bonus is that there is always sale on something, that’s on top of the great prices! Today was 40% off clothing!

This smaller thrift store is packed in a small corner of Santa Monica, unknown by the masses. Unlike many other thrift stores in the area, overrun by hipsters and preteens, this one is surprisingly untouched. The stuff is actually organized and doesnt stink! Which is awesome. The vibe feels more like a hip boutique shop than a thrift shop. And the owner is really nice and strikes up a conversation with pretty much everyone.
Plusss it actually goes to a good cause! The new manager i think is working on making some changes, but its all good stuff! Go check it out. You’ll come back again.

I love this store! I got a Paul Frank sweatshirt for 6 $! They have amazing clothing there for very cheap. It is an AMAZING place to buy jeans. They have tons of retro clothing there. Almost everything in my closet is from there. I donate tons of my clothing and my friends clothing there. They have good designer brands for cheap. I’m not sure what it is called a Café though. Please shop here. It’s awesome

I almost don’t want to write a review so people don’t storm in and take all the good shit! Definitely up there with all the good thrift stores.
I got this American Apparel, Burdgundy velvet long-​sleeve skin-​tight dress for $ 6 or $ 7. It still had tags from AA saying it was $ 45. I wore it for New Years a couple years ago and felt like a queen.

You walk into this thrift store, and your first impression from the shoe wall to the left and seemingly endless racks of colorful clothes to the right, is that you’re going to find a gem. Personally, I’ve had some trouble here. Many of the clothes are either in poor shape or are very very dated (not in a cool, retro way… more like in an icky early 2000s type of way). However, if you are in the market for jeans or crazy taffeta dresses, this is a great spot. And sometimes you even get lucky with brands… I bought a great Ralph Lauren polo the other day. It’s a hit or miss this place. I’d recommend it if you’re just in the mood for a little thrifting.

I love thrift shops and Lighthouse is among my favorites. Because they’re in a small space and can’t sell everything they’re given, they sift through the donations and choose the better items for the floor. I’ve found some wonderful pictures, furniture & clothing in here, but it does seem that recently they’ve raised their prices a little. Still, it’s definitely worth a trip!

Ya’ll, I’m telling you-​GET DOWN HERE! You won’t believe what you will find in this little known gem! Stopped in here yesterday, amazing. HUGE selection of really cool designer jeans-​almost all pairs are NEW. Citizens, Genetic Denim, Miss Sixty, Lucky, Chip and Pepper, True Religion, Levi’s…to name a few. All the pairs I saw were $ 20.00 a pair… yes, you heard me right-​$ 20 bucks. That’s cheaper than lunch and a coffee!
They also had a large selection of women’s and men’s (you NEVER see men’s designer shoes, right?) shoes-​I saw Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Coach, D & G. Seriously, men’s Miu Miu boots, barely touched with no wear on the soles or tops– $ 50.00.
A jewel in the rough, a diamond in a pile-​this shop has it, so definitely put it on your Saturday list. I did hear from the incredibly sweet shopkeeper Rebecca that they get a ton of their stuff from WASTELAND in Santa Monica, Burbank and other locales. The merchandise here is a great mix of trendy, vintage, cool, and retro.
Definitely worth a stop in! Have fun!
OH! The details, free parking around the back. Takes credit cards and cash. Open 10 AM –7 PM M-​S.