Clothing rack in vintage thrift store

 

For savvy thrifters, there’s nothing like the thrill of the hunt—that is, finding a great, often unique, piece for a fraction of the price. Thrifting and second-hand shopping has seen an uptick in popularity over the years, particularly for Gen Z and younger Millennials, even resulting in dedicated online subcultures on YouTube and TikTok.


And while it is certainly trendy, there are many reasons that buying used or thrifting might be appealing or just a necessity—low prices, often better quality, rare finds, and rising efforts for sustainability being just a few. For those who love buying pre-loved items, here are just some of the many shops and stores in and around Santa Cruz that are worth stopping by for that special piece.

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