'Tis the season when malls provide discounts just in time for the big holiday season, which is fine and all, but if you expect me to tell you to buy things at Macy's, then you haven't been paying attention to this column. No, instead, I'm highlighting some lesser-known local retailers where you can pick up a goodie for a loved one or yourself. You deserve nice things, too, you know?
THE BICYCLE TREE
Every now and then, Santa Ana-based bike shop/bike-safety nonprofit holds a large sale where you can find refurbished bicycles in working condition for cheap. The next one is Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. 811 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 760-4681; thebicycletree.org.
GUNTHERS
While this rad downtown SanTana store caters mostly to men, anyone can buy from its inventory of hats, Mexican blankets, pins and clothing, whether you're a greaser, punk, skater, or just young, Latinx and proud. 324 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, (714) 702-5002; gunthers.co.
THE CLUBHOUSE AT HOWL
Based in Long Beach, the Clubhouse is a marketplace that houses products made by mostly local small businesses, many of which have been featured in this space. Find everything from clothing to accessories to home goods to coffee grounds. 237 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, (562) 548-0011; shop.howladventures.com.
SEADRIFT SOUL BOUTIQUE
Here's another curated boutique supplied with beachy, artisanal goods made by local and non-local vendors. You'll find plenty of handmade accessories, jewelry, apparel, soaps, candles, oils and other objects useful for self-care. 201 Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente; themarketplacesc.com.
DEELUX
How could I not include a shout out to this sweet buy/sell/trade clothing store, which we picked as this year's Best Clothing Store. If you're refining your wardrobe for colder weather with cool vintage items or searching for a cool hipstery knickknack for someone, stop in. 209 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, (714) 760-4801; mydeelux.com.
Aimee Murillo is calendar editor and frequently covers film and previously contributed to the OCW’s long-running fashion column, Trendzilla. Don’t ask her what her favorite movie is unless you want to hear her lengthy defense of Showgirls.
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