Vintage Pleasures opened its doors for business on July 3rd, 2003. The building was built in 1907 and was fully retrofitted after the Northridge Earthquake in 1994.

Owner Norma Amaro’s son, Marine Cpl. Marcos Amaro, was the first customer. He purchased a ‘Homie’ figure for $1.00, then signed and dated the dollar; it is posted on the Patriotic Wall, which is much appreciated by all, especially Veterans. Visit the shop at 326 Central Avenue and see for yourself!

Vintage Pleasures started with seven vendors, and now has 24 unique vendors including a New Old Stock Disney space that is continually restocked, a local artist ‘Iron Arts’ space that offers personalized metal arts, and they offer indoor and outdoor furniture pieces, and so much more.

They also sell and raffle handcrafted fire pits by an artist whose cancer is in remission. On average, one winner is selected every month.

To celebrate their 20th year, they are having raffles each week in June for different arts and gifts certificates. Norma can offer more information on the raffles, drop by for a friendly chat!
Vintage Pleasures has been part of many Hollywood films and commercials; a Christmas Duracell Battery commercial, NCSI with Mark Harmon and a Superbowl Dodge commercial, just to name a few. Marcus Castro, Norma’s brother, is the store’s security during the filmings.

Maureen McCormick of the original Brady Bunch has been, and still is, a regular visitor.
The next time you’re taking a stroll down Central Avenue, stop in and wish Norma a Happy Anniversary!