Secondhand Stores in East County San Diego
32 locations
Anchored by La Mesa Boulevard and fanning out through El Cajon, Spring Valley, and beyond, East County has the donation volume, the square footage, and the independent dealer culture to keep serious hunters busy for a full day.
La Mesa in particular has quietly built a legitimate main street scene, with antique malls, estate dealers, record shops, and resale boutiques clustered close enough to walk between. Prices here tend to be friendlier than the trendier westside neighborhoods.
📍 Pin locations are approximate.
Curated women's resale boutique in downtown La Mesa.
8360 La Mesa Blvd
Daily 10-6, Friday 10-7
More Info →Sprawling veterans-run thrift, huge clothing inventory.
999 Cardiff St
Mon 8-6, Tue-Sun 8-7
More Info →Eclectic vintage and antique furniture on La Mesa Blvd.
8217 La Mesa Blvd
Mon, Wed-Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm (closed Tue)
More Info →Curated nonprofit thrift, profits returned to community.
9617 Campo Rd
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
More Info →Family-owned since 2011 - stock sourced from estate sales and storage auctions.
1047 Elkelton Blvd
Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 9:30-6
More Info →Estate appraiser since 1992 - jewelry, military, sports memorabilia.
8806 La Mesa Blvd
Fri-Sat 11-4
More Info →Used vinyl inside The Consignment Shack, all genres $2-25.
8330 La Mesa Blvd
Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
More Info →Clothing, furniture, home goods - ends homelessness.
2325 Fletcher Pkwy
Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 10-7
More Info →Volunteer-run bookshop inside Alpine branch library. Uncurated used and donated books with…
1752 Alpine Blvd
Tuesday: 12PM - 6:30PM Wednesday - Saturday: 10AM - 4:30PM Sunday - Monday: Closed
More Info →Used books inside El Cajon's main library branch. Uncurated used and donated books with pr…
201 E Douglas Ave
Thurs-Mon 10-4, Tues-Wed 12-4
More Info →In-branch Friends bookstore inside Julian Library. Uncurated used and donated books with p…
1850 Hwy 78
Mon 10:00 am - 06:00 pm Tue 12:00 pm - 07:00 pm Wed 10:00 am - 06:00 pm Thu 10:00 am - 06:00 pm Fri 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Sat Closed Sun Closed
More Info →Bargain used books at La Mesa Library entrance - open daily. Uncurated used and donated bo…
8074 Allison Ave
Monday: 10 AM - 4 PM Tuesday: 1 PM - 4 PM Wednesday: 1 PM - 4 PM Thursday: 10 AM - 4 PM Friday: 1 PM - 4 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday: 10 AM - 1 PM
More Info →Only used bookstore in Lakeside - opened 2023. Uncurated used and donated books with price…
12428 Woodside Ave
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesdays 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday Closed
More Info →Cozy in-branch bookshop with used books for all ages. Uncurated used and donated books wit…
3001 School Ln
Monday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday Closed
More Info →In-branch Friends bookstore in Rancho San Diego. Uncurated used and donated books with pri…
11555 Via Rancho San Diego
Monday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday 12:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday Closed
More Info →Dedicated Friends bookstore with extended hours. Uncurated used and donated books with pri…
836 Kempton St
Mon-Fri 10-4
More Info →Goodwill in Alpine. Call for donation hours
1834B Alpine Boulevard
Mon - Sun 9AM - 7PM
More Info →Goodwill in El Cajon. Call for donation hours
420 N 2nd Street
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
More Info →La Mesa Goodwill, no donations accepted here.
8250 La Mesa Blvd
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
More Info →Goodwill in Rancho San Diego. Call for donation hours
3713 Avocado Boulevard
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
More Info →Santee Goodwill. Call for donation hours
9575 Mission Gorge Road
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
More Info →6,200 sq ft mall, 40 dealers, Victorian furniture specialty
4710 Palm Ave
Daily 10am-6pm
More Info →La Mesa used bookstore since 2003, scholarly specialty.
8285 La Mesa Blvd
Tue-Sat 11-4:45, Sun 12-3:45
More Info →Buys gently used teen and young adult clothing.
398 Fletcher Pkwy
Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7
More Info →Buys sells trades new and used sports and fitness equipment.
8011 University Ave Ste C-4
Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm
More Info →La Mesa Blvd shop with rock, metal, punk, indie.
8320 La Mesa Blvd
Tues-Sun 11-7
More Info →Salvation Army Thrift Store, Santee. Call for donation hours.
8828 Cuyamaca St
Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6
More Info →Outdoor swap meet, weekends, vendors and produce.
6377 Quarry Rd
Sat-Sun 7-3
More Info →La Mesa storefront featuring new, used, and vintage clothing
8504 La Mesa Blvd
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Closed
More Info →Friends bookstore in operation since 1995 in Santee.
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd
Monday thru Friday 12-4 Saturday 10 - 4 Closed Sunday
More Info →Antiques, gifts, florals - coffee shop on site.
13277 I-8BL
Mon-Sat 9-4, Sun 10-3
More Info →Veterans nonprofit, benefits San Diego County vets.
1049 Elkelton Blvd
Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 9:30-5
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