Super nice staff! They engage with the customers. This shop is flanked by other thrift stores which is a plus! This store has plenty of things to look at. Everything is organized nicely and the displays are beautifully done. As I walked in, I immediately saw some bowls (red!) that I wanted. But I left them there, and if I worked my way back to the front of the store and they were still there I would get them. I liked that the clothing racks weren't too cramped. I liked that everything was in its place, shoes all in one spot, same with housewares etc... the store is well lit. Very cute store and I could find myself definitely returning here. Parking again, is an issue if you don't come early. Love the staff's friendliness and I bought the red bowls! read more

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They give scholarships out every year so most of the staff are volunteers. Awesome and friendly staff. We found a couple great vintage chairs for $15.00 each with chair covers. Beth helped me get the second chair to my car when my wife was working. read more

Coral Thrift Shop - A vintage chair with chair covers for $15.00!! Plus they give scholarships to students?.Great thrift store with friendly and helpful staff. - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Clemente, California

I can always find nice clothes for a trip or great shoes for a new outfit! While I'm looking for clothes, I always seem to find something else that's great for the kitchen or my family room.......I never go away without being super happy I stopped by! read more

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The store is so clean. And filled with one of a kind treasures. Plus the ladies are all really helpful and friendly.

Such an amazing little store!! So many incredible quality items for sale. All the ladies you see there are dedicated volunteers... giving their time to this great little store. All the proceeds go towards educational enhancements for our local youth, thru scholarships for high school seniors, programs at Casa Romanica and Boys & Girls Club, to name a few. You need to come on by and check it out for yourself... You will not be disappointed!!! read more

Great location! One of my favorite thrifting spots. Friendly staff and a variety of items to look at. The pricing is more than reasonable.

Love this place and the staff! So fun to go there and see what they have. Organized and reasonable.

Nice customer service. Items a bit overpriced though, for second hand merchandise. Think they could be better in prices. They are pricey compared to other thrift stores in the area. read more

They are amazing. Incredible people work there and they have a great variety of clothing and other items.

Coral Thrift is my addiction! Amazing pieces; new, tagged, designer. Also cool vintage one of a kind. Housewares that I didn't know I needed. Artwork for house and yard. CHEAP prices! Their mission is non-profit scholarships. So, I always feel like I'm doing a GOOD DEED! read more

Coral Thrift is a nice, clean shop with friendly staff who are all volunteers! After they greet you they advise you of ongoing sales. The clothing is set up to easily find the style and size I'm looking for. I'm happy that the money they make goes back to help students via scholarships or other educational programs. A business that gives back to the community! read more

It actually closes at 4pm just fyi everyone. Bummed to have the hours written on the door and nowhere else to be found

This store is so so cute! Great finds, great prices, and great staff. I will keep popping into this place whenever I'm in town!

The minute I walked into the store, I was warmly greeted by a sweet lady. I was asked a couple of times if I needed help. It is so well organized and I love the housewares area, it was easy to look through items with feeling like you're digging. I will be back read more

Very nice shop very friendly staff have ALL sorts of goodies come and shop you won't be disappointed thank you to the staff for helping out my mom packing up the nic-backs she bought read more

This store does not honor their prices. Today I was there shopping and picked up a small item that was on the front counter. I asked to add the item to my order and the woman working there said "Oh no this is too cheap. This should be $5 not $2. I'll give it to you for $5" I very politely be told her that it's not a good practice to change prices on people while they are checking out. She said too bad, that it should have been priced higher. I then said nevermind then and decided to leave without making a scene and she yelled out "Jerk" as I was leaving. I don't catch the woman's name but she told me that she was originally from Arizona. read more

Thanks to the Coral Thrift Shop for taking at least 3 carloads of household items, small appliances, and bedding from my stepmom's condo in San Clemente. So great to help support a long standing local business that does so much to help the community. Thanks, Sandy, all the ladies and your sweet high school volunteer for all your help! read more

So impressed to hear a local business owner in his 90's giving back to the community with college scholarships. We should continue to support local businesses that give back to our community. read more

Coral Thrift Shop - Wow - 20 SCHS Students were each awarded $2,000 scholarships by Coral Thrift Shop! - Thrift Stores Near Me - San Clemente, California

I have been a long time customer, but will NEVER shop here again. While most of the volunteer lady's are wonderful, there is one name Marilyn who is beyond nasty. Last time I was there, about two weeks ago, the sweet lady ringing me up told me about the rear parking as I am disabled and walk with a cane, so it is very difficult to park in front and try to get in and out of my car with traffic whizing by. Today I parked in the back, exactly where the lady told me to the last time I was in there just after Christmas. When I got inside "Marilyn" told me to move my car as it is for "coral staff" only. She was very loud and had everyone in there stareing. I am legally disable with a properly displayed disable placard, so you should at least familiarize yourself with parking laws regarding the disabled. When I explained that I was a regular customer and was Told to park there last time I was in, she literally caller me a LIAR in front of all the customers and "staff". Marilyn ( if that is even her real name ) then proceeds to falsely tell me to get my fingers out of her face. Shocking as not only did I not have my finger or anything else "in her face" but she wasn't even standing close to me. She was standing way on the other side of a clothing rounder more than a rounder away from me, hence why she was talking so loud and causing a scene. I have been coming to this shop for many many years and knew ladies that volunteered there who have since passed away. Marilyn even had the audacity to say I had only been in there once before, hum...try asking the lady who volunteers with the beautiful short grey/white hair, as I had recently bought the vintage crystal wine decanter she donated that had belonged to her mother. The Coral Thrift Shop provides assistance to worthy causes but has failed miserably to provide any basic respect to loyal customers including the disabled community. Shame on you. FYI... by law you are required to provide at least one handicapped parking space for your business / shop and haven't. We are also allowed by law to park in those spaces so please familiarize yourself with handicapped parking laws. Marilyn is a very bad reflectiion on coral thrift shop, and with her nasty attitude should not volunteer anywhere. This was not the first time she has been very rude to me but it is definitely the last, as I will NOT shop there until she is gone for good. read more

NB: This review pertains primarily to their household items. I just moved to San Clemente; I am a thrift-store lover; I need lots and lots of household stuff. This place was such a delight and soooooo cheap. Most glasses, plates, bowls, flatware, and more went for just 10¢. Their assortment of adorable wine glasses, 50¢ each. Not only were these finds all incredibly cheap, they were also in good condition and quite charming. It's a non-profit -- like the also fun Assistance League Bargain Box next door -- and the proceeds return to the San Clemente community, which is wonderful. And the women who work there are hilarious, helpful, and kind. Definitely a must-do if you like thrifting and are in the area. Though I focused on household goods, there were also definitely finds among the women's clothing. read more

This is just the greatest shop! Have been going there for years and have always found amazing items at a very fair price. The last time I was at the shop, it looked like they have really cleaned up the room where the kitchen things are and mens clothes are. Always can find something to buy to wear for everyday or going to a special occasion. Thanks for all the scholarships you give to local kids. read more

I would have to agree with some of the yelp reviews some of the volunteers are quite rude" more of a social gathering for some of the volunteers who really don't have hearts set on the charity or the community of shoppers only show up to receive brownie points. A smile, greeting go a long way" And FYI you may not be aware we can hear you gossiping in the back room not nice to spread ugly gossip " San Clemente,Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capo Beach donate and shop at your store ! small community of us and we can hear you ! read more

Cite little thrift store and how sweet the staff was. Just like any other store like this you have to.look at everything.

Nice thrift store in San Clemente. Not crowded with too much "junk", the ladies "volunteers" were really nice and friendly. Great bargains here. Visiting my old neighborhood. I live in San Diego, but like coming up here to check things out. read more

Large, well organized thrift store. Nice amount of housewares as well as clothing, accessories and some electronics. Friendly volunteers staff this store. Proceeds go to charity :) read more

Another lovely thrift store in San Clemente. Nicely displayed items at great prices, cheerful and helpful volunteers staffing the place.

I am writing this review to raise concern for a particular snotty woman who was working/volunteering today on 8/19/19 around 12 PM. I didn't catch her name but she had shoulder length blonde hair. She is NOT to be confused with the nice sweet lady at the register with short white/grey hair. From the beginning I walked into the store, I heard the aforementioned woman chatting rather loudly/disruptively with a customer and blabbering on about dancing. She was then talking about how her son/daughter(?) chose an "obnoxious rap song" for their wedding and I am honestly surprised she didn't say something racist because she was so "disgusted". She also told the customer she was going to reserve some special items for her which I am not even sure is allowed. Even worse, she then went on to gossip about some director (perhaps the director of the nonprofit) and some other people in the organization/neighborhood saying some really nasty things about them. She was doing all this while standing in the aisle in the way of customers and came off like she was just there to stand around look pretty & chat about herself because she paid no mind to customers. She was also very condescending when talking about minorities. At a regular store, I might even find this respectable but at a nonprofit store that is supposed to be assisting the disenfranchised, I find it hard to support them because people like her make you wonder where your money is really going. read more

Great local Thrift Store that supports local organizations with scholarships and contributions. My visiting son-in-law needed to find business clothes, and this store had just what he was looking for. A local man had donated beautiful and expensive near-new clothing, lots of pieces, all of which fit my son-in-law perfectly. I found a vintage aloha shirt...and some fun kids toys. Good staff and nicely organized. read more

Very nice thrift store, reasonable prices and very friendly volunteers. It is a joy to visit and I always find a treasure.