Thrift Stores in East County San Diego
37 locations
East County San Diego is one of the region’s best-kept secondhand secrets. La Mesa’s antique row, El Cajon’s dense cluster of charity thrift outlets, and the smaller shops scattered through Spring Valley, Santee, and Lemon Grove add up to 37 approved locations — all with that East County value.
In-branch Friends bookstore in Rancho San Diego.
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
View Listing →6,200 sq ft mall, 40 dealers, Victorian furniture specialty
4710 Palm Ave
Daily 10am–6pm
View Listing →Goodwill in Alpine. Call for donation hours
1834B Alpine Boulevard
Mon - Sun 9AM - 7PM
View Listing →Cozy in-branch bookshop with used books for all ages.
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
View Listing →Only used bookstore in Lakeside — opened 2023.
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
View Listing →Santee Goodwill. Call for donation hours
9575 Mission Gorge Road
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
View Listing →La Mesa used bookstore since 2003, scholarly specialty.
8285 La Mesa Blvd
Tue–Sat 11–4:45, Sun 12–3:45
View Listing →La Mesa Blvd shop with rock, metal, punk, indie.
8320 La Mesa Blvd
Tues-Sun 11–7
View Listing →Veterans nonprofit, benefits San Diego County vets.
1049 Elkelton Blvd
Mon-Sat 8-6:30, Sun 9:30-5
View Listing →Curated nonprofit thrift, profits returned to community.
9617 Campo Rd
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
View Listing →Antiques and collectibles on Julian's main drag.
2626 Farmer Rd
Call for hours
View Listing →Curated antiques and tools, coffee shop next door.
8306 Highway 79
Call for hours
View Listing →Eclectic vintage and antique furniture on La Mesa Blvd.
8217 La Mesa Blvd
Mon, Wed–Sat 12pm–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm (closed Tue)
View Listing →Bargain used books at La Mesa Library entrance — open daily.
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
View Listing →La Mesa bookshop devoted entirely to romance novels.
8235 La Mesa Blvd
Sun-Mon 11-5, Tues-Thurs 11-6, Fri 11-7, Sat 11-6
View Listing →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
View Listing →Family-owned since 2011 — stock sourced from estate sales and storage auctions.
1047 Elkelton Blvd
Mon-Sat 8-6, Sun 9:30-6
View Listing →Goodwill in El Cajon. Call for donation hours
420 N 2nd Street
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
View Listing →Volunteer-run bookshop inside Alpine branch library.
1752 Alpine Blvd
Tuesday: 12PM - 6:30PM Wednesday - Saturday: 10AM - 4:30PM Sunday - Monday: Closed
View Listing →High-end furniture and décor consignment, Ocean Beach.
4051 Voltaire St
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5
View Listing →Used books inside El Cajon's main library branch.
201 E Douglas Ave
Thurs-Mon 10-4, Tues-Wed 12-4
View Listing →Goodwill in Rancho San Diego. Call for donation hours
3713 Avocado Boulevard
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
View Listing →Salvation Army Thrift Store, Santee. Call for donation hours.
8828 Cuyamaca St
Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6
View Listing →Sprawling veterans-run thrift, huge clothing inventory.
999 Cardiff St
Mon 8-6, Tue-Sun 8-7
View Listing →Clothing, furniture, home goods — ends homelessness.
2325 Fletcher Pkwy
Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 10-7
View Listing →Dedicated Friends bookstore with extended hours.
836 Kempton St
Mon-Fri 10-4
View Listing →Antiques, gifts, florals — coffee shop on site.
13283 Highway 8 Business
Mon-Sat 9-4, Sun 10-3
View Listing →Outdoor swap meet, weekends, vendors and produce.
6377 Quarry Rd
Sat-Sun 7-3
View Listing →Estate appraiser since 1992 — jewelry, military, sports memorabilia.
8806 La Mesa Blvd
Fri-Sat 11-4
View Listing →1950s fruit packing shed, 30+ dealers, quilts, glassware.
4326 Hwy 78
Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-6
View Listing →La Mesa storefront featuring new, used, and vintage clothing
8504 La Mesa Blvd
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun Closed
View Listing →La Mesa Goodwill, no donations accepted here.
8250 La Mesa Blvd
Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM
View Listing →Curated women's resale boutique in downtown La Mesa.
8360 La Mesa Blvd
Daily 10-6, Friday 10-7
View Listing →Buys gently used teen and young adult clothing.
398 Fletcher Pkwy
Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-7
View Listing →In-branch Friends bookstore inside Julian Library.
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
View Listing →Friends bookstore in operation since 1995 in Santee.
9225 Carlton Hills Blvd
Monday thru Friday 12-4 Saturday 10 - 4 Closed Sunday
View Listing →Used vinyl inside The Consignment Shack, all genres $2–25.
8330 La Mesa Blvd
Tues-Fri 10–6, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-3
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