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Thrift Stores in San Diego, CA

Thrifting in San Diego at a glance

OpenStreetMap lists 50 thrift, charity, and secondhand stores within about 16 miles of downtown San Diego. 25 are chain locations (Goodwill ×22 and Salvation Army ×3) and 25 are independent thrift, vintage, and consignment shops. The closest to downtown are Goodwill (0.8 mi), Assistance League Greater San Diego (2.2 mi) and Thrift Cottage (2.3 mi).

Stores listed
50
Chain locations
25
Independent shops
25
With posted hours
15

All thrift stores in San Diego, CA

Sorted by distance from downtown San Diego.

  1. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    343 16th Street, San Diego, CA · 0.8 mi from downtown

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  2. Assistance League Greater San Diego

    Charity shop

    Address not listed — use directions · 2.2 mi from downtown

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  3. Thrift Cottage

    Thrift / secondhand

    Address not listed — use directions · 2.3 mi from downtown

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  4. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    1219 University Avenue, San Diego, CA · 2.3 mi from downtown

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  5. Amvets

    Charity shop

    3441 Sutherland Street, San Diego, CA · 2.3 mi from downtown

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  6. Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store

    Charity shop

    1457 University Avenue, San Diego, CA · 2.4 mi from downtown

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  7. Thrift Trader

    Thrift / secondhand

    3939 Iowa Street, San Diego · 3.1 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  8. Safari Seconds Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    2875 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA · 3.2 mi from downtown

    Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  9. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    Address not listed — use directions · 3.5 mi from downtown

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  10. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    4359 Home Avenue, San Diego · 3.6 mi from downtown

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  11. The Salvation Army

    Salvation Army

    3240 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA · 3.7 mi from downtown

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  12. Mission Outreach Thrift Store

    Charity shop

    3186 Adams Avenue, San Diego · 3.9 mi from downtown

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  13. Mayah's Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    Address not listed — use directions · 4.2 mi from downtown

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  14. Karen's Consignment Gallery

    Thrift / secondhand

    Address not listed — use directions · 4.6 mi from downtown

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  15. Humble Heart

    Thrift / secondhand

    4873 Newport Avenue, San Diego · 5.5 mi from downtown

    Mo-Su 10:30-17:30 (verify before visiting)

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  16. Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    6533 El Cajon Boulevard · 7 mi from downtown

    Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  17. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    4220 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA · 7.1 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  18. Goodwill Pacific Beach Retail Store

    Goodwill

    1430 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA · 7.5 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  19. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    Address not listed — use directions · 7.5 mi from downtown

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  20. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    706 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA · 7.7 mi from downtown

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  21. AMVETS Thrift Store

    Charity shop

    999 Cardiff Street, San Diego, CA · 7.9 mi from downtown

    Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Su 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)

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  22. DAV Veterans Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    881 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA · 8.1 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 09:30-17:00 (verify before visiting)

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  23. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    10601 Tierrasanta Boulevard, San Diego, CA · 8.1 mi from downtown

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  24. DAV Veterans Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    1049 Elkelton Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA · 8.5 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 09:30-17:00 (verify before visiting)

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  25. Converse Family Quality Thrift

    Thrift / secondhand

    1047 Elkelton Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA · 8.5 mi from downtown

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  26. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    8250 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA · 8.9 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)

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  27. La Mesa Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    Address not listed — use directions · 9 mi from downtown

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  28. Twice Treasured Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    8363 Center Drive, La Mesa, CA · 9.3 mi from downtown

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  29. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    880 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA · 9.4 mi from downtown

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  30. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    6127 Lake Murray Boulevard · 9.6 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  31. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    865 East H Street, Chula Vista, CA · 9.6 mi from downtown

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  32. Father Joe’s Villages Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    1555 Palm Avenue, Imperial Beach, CA · 9.8 mi from downtown

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  33. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    7631 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA · 10.9 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  34. Computers 2 Kids

    Charity shop

    8324 Miramar Mall, San Diego, CA · 11.4 mi from downtown

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  35. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    3715 Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA · 11.9 mi from downtown

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  36. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    9949 Vista Sorrento Parkway, San Diego, CA · 12.5 mi from downtown

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  37. Dina's Trifty Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    132 West San Ysidro Boulevard, San Ysidro, CA · 13.1 mi from downtown

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  38. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    9575 Mission Gorge Road, Santee · 13.1 mi from downtown

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  39. The Salvation Army

    Salvation Army

    8828 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, CA · 13.2 mi from downtown

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  40. Quality Thrift

    Thrift / secondhand

    841 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA · 13.4 mi from downtown

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  41. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    2522 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA · 13.4 mi from downtown

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  42. McAlister Institute- Thrift Store

    Charity shop

    993 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA · 13.5 mi from downtown

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  43. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    8145 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA · 13.5 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00 (verify before visiting)

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  44. Empire Thrift Store

    Thrift / secondhand

    1090 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA · 13.7 mi from downtown

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  45. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    630 Front Street, San Diego, CA · 13.8 mi from downtown

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  46. DAV Veterans Thrift Store

    Charity shop

    1130 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA · 13.8 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 08:00-18:30, Su 09:30-17:00 (verify before visiting)

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  47. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    6655 Heritage Road, San Diego, CA · 14.1 mi from downtown

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  48. CSU Thrift

    Thrift / secondhand

    9460 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA · 14.2 mi from downtown

    Mo-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00 (verify before visiting)

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  49. Goodwill

    Goodwill

    420 North 2nd Street, El Cajon, CA · 14.3 mi from downtown

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  50. The Salvation Army

    Salvation Army

    7425 Otay Mesa Road, San Diego, CA · 14.7 mi from downtown

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Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the ODbL · updated 2026-09-25. Listings may be incomplete — hours and locations can change, so check before you go. Add a missing store.

Chains in San Diego

  • Goodwill22
  • Salvation Army3

Nearby areas with thrift stores

El Cajon, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, Santee, La Jolla and San Ysidro.

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Frequently asked questions

How many thrift stores are in San Diego?
OpenStreetMap lists 50 thrift, charity, and secondhand stores within about 16 miles of downtown San Diego. The real number is likely higher, because not every store is mapped.
Which thrift store chains are in San Diego?
Chains mapped in and around San Diego include Goodwill (22 locations) and Salvation Army (3 locations).
Is there a Goodwill in San Diego?
Yes. 22 Goodwill locations are mapped within about 16 miles of downtown San Diego. Check the list above for addresses and directions, and confirm hours before you go.
Which thrift stores are closest to downtown San Diego?
Goodwill (0.8 miles), Assistance League Greater San Diego (2.2 miles) and Thrift Cottage (2.3 miles) are the closest mapped stores to downtown San Diego.
How do I know if a thrift find is worth reselling?
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