Love the thrift store, will continue to donate because proceeds go dogs. Love the animal section. Prices are better than some of the other stores. Managers customer service can be lackluster, half the time, I think a person working with customers should be pleasant/professional and her EVERY emotion shows on her face. Which is not great for face to face service. If she's having a bad day the whole store feels it. Throws the energy off. It does make me think twice before I visit, which sometimes i don't because of this. I go in there weekly just what I noticed recently read more

This was a great little shop. They have a lot of used dog items that looked in good condition like dog beds, collars and leashes. It's a small store but they seem to have quite a bit of inventory. Their prices were on point and affordable. They didn't have what I was looking for but the store was pretty full with items for sale. The ladies that were working were friendly. read more

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This is a small thrift store, but that makes it easier to navigate and does not feel as overwhelming to search through. Their prices are on the lower side of thrift stores (Goodwill being baseline pricing) and they do have decent selection of items. The store has new manager and has been re-organized to be easier to search through items. It's also good to know that profits do go directly to help shelter dogs, and not for overhead or CEO salary of large organizations. Every 1st Sat. they have 50% sale on almost all items. I definitely get some of my lowest priced thrift items from here! read more

UPDATED 3/8/2026 These ladies are working hard! The store is so much more organized. I love it! They did raise the clothing prices a bit, but they're still decent. Some prices do confuse me, like a Target brand item might be on a black hanger whereas a higher end clothing item will be on clear. But, yes, they still have the weird hanger pricing system. I don't understand why. It's inconvenient while shopping, taking up a lot of room in my basket. Plus they insist on removing the hangers themselves which only makes checkout take that much longer, which is frustrating on First Saturdays and the line is already long. I'm a much more organized shopper than most. In stores without this hanger policy, I take the hangers off the clothes and take them to the counter. Then I organize my haul by price so it's easier/faster to ring up. read more

Awesome lots of vintage items!!!Staff is so nice and helpful. Great prices and supports the animals!!

Came here on a whim because I passed by and was intrigued by their large book selection. They have plenty of other items here but I spent practically all my time looking at the books. I scored 5 books and a cute pouch for $10. There's also discount days which is great as well. The people that work here are very helpful and kind. Stop in if you're able to! read more

CARL Boutique Thrift Store - Books! All in great condition! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Ventura, California

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This is my favorite thrift store in Ventura. I found a pair of grey Ralph Lauren sweats for my male friend who was with me, and other high quality golf shirts for him. I also found some facial cleanser in the beauty section for a wonderful price, all totaling around $20. I love how the proceeds go to the dogs. read more

I found some really good buys at this store. People that work there are very helpful.

This location is hit and miss for me but it's a great cause so I always like to look especially on sale days! Some of the workers are very friendly. read more

My favorite thrift store in Ventura! Fun atmospheric. Clothes are Clean!, well kept. Everyone is kind, helpful! Most of all, it's fun! Prices are very reasonable. It's an adventure for me every time I go. You won,t regret the visit or wonderful things you bring home. Laurel read more

Great store. Prices are very reasonable. Even better? The money goes to caring for dogs at the C.A.R.L dog rescue in Santa Paula (just outside of Ventura). They really do a great job at C.A.R.L. so we try to support them when we can. You can donate here as well during business hours. Clothes, pet items, dishes, jewelry and more. I got a really cute mini Christmas tree here recently. There is a wide variety of items here. Located on Borchard Street in Ventura, next to Smart n' Final. read more

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To our surprise, there are quite a few thrift stores on main street alone. So before we came here, we already visited others. Even though I don't have much to say, I felt compelled to write a review on this one simply because I was impressed by its organization. Each section was stocked just right- womens, mens, books, pets, bags. It was well stocked but not over stocked. Besides the usual stuff, I liked their little beauty productions section(new). Somehow, the store didn't carry that same thrift odor. All of these points really set this place apart. I can't comment on service, because we didn't interact with anyone during our visit. Maybe next time. read more

Grand Opening for Canine Adoption and Rescue League Thrift Store at the new location at 2750 Main Street Join the fun Free Raffles, Discounts and Food ! read more

CARL Boutique Thrift Store - C.A.R.L. Grand Opening New Location 2750 Main St !!! - Thrift Stores Near Me - Ventura, California

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I really do not like to give bad reviews of places, but felt it very necessary to in this case. If I could give this place zero stars I would. The guy that works or volunteers there seems to be very angry and is very rude to customers. I was shocked actually. He's the young guy with dark hair and a pony tail. He was especially rude to this one lady who couldn't see a sticker price on a plate she wanted. He told her that the price is on the plate, and that if she couldn't see it she shouldn't be driving! I helped her out, put my reading glasses on, and told her what the price was. The young guy was just plain rude and rather than helping her and telling her the price he kept telling her it is right there on the plate. She didn't buy the plate and left and I do not blame her. I would have left too. She was probably embarrassed. If you asked this guy a question about a price he would cop an attitude. I will NEVER return to this thrift shop and my husband and I thrift often, but I refuse to deal with jerks like this guy. If I were his manager he would be apologizing to the customers he was rude to! He has absolutely no customer service skills and shouldn't be in this position volunteering or not! If you want people to shop and buy a lot in a store then you need to greet customers, be friendly, and make them feel welcome so they want to purchase items. If you're miserable and just plain nasty to people they are not going to return there! Also, buddy, people shop at thrift stores to find deals! If you do not like people to ask questions about prices or if you don't like that people are trying to look for discounts and become angry because of it, you are in the wrong business! I think you have the worst attitude on the planet and because we want to avoid any interaction with you we will not be returning to the store you're at! Go get an education in compassion! read more

Wonderful volunteers and amazing prices!! Managers Joe and Marcos are very friendly and knowledgeable of their store. Plus all the proceeds go directly to the puppies! Can't get much better than that! read more

Great thrift store with so many amazing finds! I've found great bargains and the employees are all super helpful, often helping to locate something you may not initially see. So many clothes and purse choices, some seem brand new! The store is well managed and organized and they receive good quality donations. The absolute plus of this store is all funds go to the rescue they work with. Win-Win! read more

I really like this thrift store. I haven't bought any clothes from here yet, but I bought home decorations for Halloween and Christmas. Will keep coming back I love helping the animals. read more

CARL Boutique Thrift Store - Nice spot always able to park across the street - Thrift Stores Near Me - Ventura, California

Great place to find bargains and nice home furnishings. Good location and easy drop off at the front on Borchard Street.

Very reasonable prices. Huge selection of books. It is hard to come in here and not buy something. Also much more friendly service than usual for a thrift store. read more

I love the new location. The previous location was too big with so much stuff it would take hours to look through. This one is quaint and very organized. Good prices too! I will be donating here from now on. read more

The clothes were really cute and they had really good stuff but one employee made me uncomfortable. One guy kept insisting on making conversation with me while I was just trying to mind my own business and at one point he even made a pass at me. I'm sad because I had never been to this store before and I definitely would go back but because of the unprofessional employee who hit on me I won't be coming back read more

The best prices and cleanest thrift store in town by far. There's always the most interesting of items and the staff are very friendly and helpful. This place is a real hidden gem. read more

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Small-medium footprint in a business strip center off from the main retail center of town. Clean store, friendly volunteers who have time to help you. Can find some nice items that have been donated for the cause. Has changing specials on clothing. Caught one that was $10 for all the clothes you could fit in a bag. Worth coming back to. Near triple AAA. read more

CARL Boutique Thrift Store - Thrift Stores Near Me - Ventura, California

This store, which operates to support of the CARL Dog Shelter, has always had quality used goods at great prices and now that they moved, they are easier to find since they are essentially in the heart of Ventura. read more

It's a thrift store, for a good cause, located toward the end of a row of warehouse roll up doors. You will find odd and surprising items here, from furniture to appliances to clothing to knickknacks and tchotchkes galore! read more

If you're looking for a good selection from the thrift store this is the place to come to. It's located mid town in Ventura right on Market St. by the DMV. So no need to go downtown and pay for parking. My whole family donates all of our clothing and household items to help support this wonderful dog rescue. read more

I am never disappointed here, it's clean, not musty, has lots of pet items....even potted plants!! Bigger than it looks!

It may be small, but don't skip it! The staff is friendly. They serve candies/mints in a bowl on the front desk. Bathroom is available. Great price! It's clean, no funny smell. There's a great section for animals, so if you need pet stuff come here first! There's name brand clothes, shoes, and handbags. Like all thrift stores, it's hit and miss. read more

Someone in the "employees only" area yelling the f-bomb multiple times while telling another employee a story...really? Highly inappropriate and unprofessional. read more

This is a fantastic thrift shop. There is a wide variety of items, the staff is helpful and they don't hover over the customers. I found 2 items I was looking for and 2 others I was not aware I felt was needed until I saw them. Mostly of the items are fairly priced also. Great experience. read more