Local Thrift Stores Band Together

San Juan Capistrano is known for its swallows and its historic character and more recently, its wineries.

But a group of merchants now want it to be known as the place to go thrift-store shopping.

The owners of several consignment and thrift stores in the area have formed a group that will work together in sharing business ideas and marketing opportunities. They call themselves, according to a press release, the “Treasure Trail Merchants Association.”

Member stores include Funky Monkey Thrift Shop, Children’s Orchard, Coastal Consignment, Capistrano Consignment, Doheny Clothing Exchange and Mission Hospital Thrift & Gift.

“We are so excited to be working together and sharing ideas for our unique businesses,” said Suzanne Sacach from Funky Monkey. “This is really a great opportunity for us to get the word out that San Juan has a lot to offer the treasure hunter.”

Sacach believes the stories complement each other more than compete.

“Every one of our stores carriers a different and unique selection of merchandise that we feel there is something for everyone,” she said.

The so-called “Treasure Trail” is a 3-mile stretch down Camino Capistrano that leads past all of these business locations. Treasure Trail merchants will offer a special discount for treasure hunters on the second Saturday of each month.