Which thrift chains rate highest in San Diego County, California, planned afternoon routes through the top rated shops, and what each store's own site says about hours and outlets.
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Page updated . Store details last checked October 8, 2026.
Google ratings, October 2026
How San Diego thrift stores rate
We grouped 66 thrift stores, outlets, vintage shops and flea markets in San Diego by chain or store type and averaged their Google ratings.
Highest rated: Vintage shops, 4.7 stars across 7 stores. Lowest rated: Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center, 3.9 stars across 2 stores.
Average Google rating by chain or store type in San Diego, highest first
Chain or store type
Average Google rating
Stores
Reviews
Vintage shops
4.7 ★
7
1,661
Independent thrift and consignment shops
4.6 ★
20
5,218
Nonprofit thrift stores
4.5 ★
3
203
Flea markets and swap meets
4.4 ★
7
13,993
The Salvation Army
4.2 ★
3
992
Goodwill
4.1 ★
24
5,109
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center
3.9 ★
2
227
Worth the drive outside San Diego
Nonprofit thrift stores: 4 stores, 4.4 stars from 337 reviews
Flea markets and swap meets: 2 stores, 4.3 stars from 1,671 reviews
Independent thrift and consignment shops: 7 stores, 4.3 stars from 578 reviews
Goodwill: 9 stores, 4.0 stars from 1,832 reviews
Ratings read from Google on October 25, 2026. Each average is weighted by review count, so a store with 1,000 reviews counts for more than one with 10. Hours and stock change, so check a store before you go.
From the stores' own sites
Outlets and bins in San Diego
Outlets sell what did not sell in regular stores, often from bins and sometimes by the pound. Here is what each operator's own site says.
Last checked October 8, 2026 on the operators' own pages. Hours, prices, layouts and locations change, and each Goodwill operator sets its own, so confirm with the operator before you go. Report an error
Goodwill San Diego 3 locations
Goodwill San Diego locations, addresses and hours
Location
Address
Hours
Downtown Outlet Center
1466 F Street, San Diego CA 92101
Mon to Sat 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Escondido Outlet Center
1996 Don Lee Place, Escondido, CA 92029
See the store page
San Ysidro Outlet Center call ahead
2383 Via Segundo, San Ysidro
See the store page
Downtown Outlet Center: The outlet's page says it is closed on Sundays.
Downtown Outlet Center: The outlets page advertises deals on apparel, housewares and a large selection of furniture. It gives no price per pound.
Escondido Outlet Center: The outlets page says this center holds auctions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Escondido Outlet Center: The outlets page says the auction preview is at 10 AM and the auction starts at 10:30 AM.
San Ysidro Outlet Center: An April 25, 2018 Goodwill San Diego post gave this address. Goodwill San Diego's pages disagree on hours, so confirm before you go.
San Ysidro Outlet Center: The outlets page says this center holds one auction Monday through Saturday at 8:45 AM.
Downtown Outlet Center: The outlets page advertises deals on apparel, housewares and a large selection of furniture. It gives no price per pound. The page says “Find the best deals on apparel, housewares, and a large selection of furniture.”. Outlet and Clearance Center Facilities - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 8, 2026.
San Ysidro Outlet Center: An April 25, 2018 Goodwill San Diego post gave this address. Goodwill San Diego's pages disagree on hours, so confirm before you go. The page says “2383 Via Segundo in San Ysidro”. New Via Segundo Outlet, checked October 8, 2026.
City Heights Retail Store: This store lists store hours of 9AM to 8PM Monday through Saturday and 9AM to 7PM on Sunday. The page says “Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM”. City Heights Retail Store - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Eastlake Retail Store: The Goodwill Eastlake Retail Store is listed at 2220 Otay Lakes Road #501 in Chula Vista. The page says “2220 Otay Lakes Road #501, Chula Vista CA 91915”. Eastlake Retail Store - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Eastlake Retail Store: The store's page lists donation hours of 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. The page says “Donation Hours: 9AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday, 9AM to 5PM on Sunday”. Eastlake Retail Store - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Alpine Retail Store: The Goodwill Alpine Retail Store is listed at 1834B Alpine Boulevard in Alpine. The page says “1834B Alpine Boulevard, Alpine CA 91901”. Alpine Retail Store - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Alpine Retail Store: The store's page says this location accepts furniture but not electronics. The page says “This location accepts furniture. This location does not accept electronics”. Alpine Retail Store - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
The Salvation Army 3 locations
The Salvation Army locations, addresses and hours
Location
Address
Hours
Otay Mesa Thrift Store
7425 Otay Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92154
Mon to Sat 9 AM to 8 PM, Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
San Diego Thrift Store
3240 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110
Mon to Sat 9 AM to 7 PM, Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
College Area Thrift Store
6875 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
Mon to Sat 9 AM to 8 PM, Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
Otay Mesa Thrift Store: This store runs a public auction Monday to Friday, with sign-up at 7:45 AM and the auction starting at 8:30 AM.
Sources and quotes (7)
Otay Mesa Thrift Store: The Salvation Army Otay Mesa Thrift Store is listed at 7425 Otay Mesa Rd. in San Diego. The page says “7425 Otay Mesa Rd. San Diego, CA, 92154”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
Otay Mesa Thrift Store: The Otay Mesa thrift store lists hours of 9am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. The page says “Monday-Saturday: 9am-8pm Sunday: 10am-6pm”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
Otay Mesa Thrift Store: This store runs a public auction Monday to Friday, with sign-up at 7:45 AM and the auction starting at 8:30 AM. The page says “PUBLIC AUCTION - Mon-Fri 7:45am Sign-up 8:30am Auction begins”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
San Diego Thrift Store: The Salvation Army San Diego Thrift Store is listed at 3240 Sports Arena Blvd. in San Diego. The page says “3240 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
San Diego Thrift Store: This thrift store lists hours of 9am to 7pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. The page says “Monday - Saturday: 9am-7pm Sunday: 10am-6pm”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
College Area Thrift Store: The Salvation Army College Area Thrift Store is listed at 6875 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. The page says “6875 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
College Area Thrift Store: This thrift store lists hours of 9am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. The page says “Monday - Saturday: 9am-8pm”. Shop Our Stores - San Diego Adult Rehabilitation Center, checked October 24, 2026.
From the stores' own sites
Other sourcing stops in San Diego
Other places worth knowing about, in their operators' own words.
Goodwill 4 locations
Goodwill locations, addresses and hours
Location
Address
Hours
Clairemont Donation Center
3401 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
Donations daily 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Carmel Valley Donation Center
12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130
Donations daily 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Chula Vista East Donation Center
495 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Donations daily 9 AM to 5:30 PM
El Cajon Donation Center
13588 Camino Canada, El Cajon, CA 92021
Donations daily 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Clairemont Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept electronics or furniture.
Carmel Valley Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept electronics or furniture.
Chula Vista East Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept electronics or furniture.
El Cajon Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept furniture or electronics.
Clairemont Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept electronics or furniture. The page says “This location does not accept electronics or furniture”. Clairemont Donation Center - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Carmel Valley Donation Center: The Goodwill Carmel Valley Donation Center is listed at 12791 Sorrento Valley Road in San Diego. The page says “12791 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego CA 92130”. Carmel Valley Donation Center - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
Chula Vista East Donation Center: The Goodwill Chula Vista East Donation Center is listed at 495 Telegraph Canyon Road in Chula Vista. The page says “495 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista CA 91910”. Chula Vista East Donation Center - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
El Cajon Donation Center: The store's page says this location does not accept furniture or electronics. The page says “This location does not accept furniture or electronics”. El Cajon Donation Center - Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, checked October 24, 2026.
California
Sales tax and trip costs in California
Each state sets its own sales tax and resale certificate rules. Our California guide sums up what the state's own pages say, and the state sales tax overview covers the rest.
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