Secondhand Stores in Hillcrest

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Hillcrest (combined with North Park) is the undisputed heart of San Diego’s vintage and secondhand shopping scene, and it has been for decades. The stretch of 5th Avenue and University Avenue between the 163 freeway and Normal Heights packs plenty of thrift and vintage options per block, including buy-sell-trade boutiques, curated vintage clothing shops, antique dealers, furniture resellers, and nonprofit thrifts all within easy walking distance of each other.

The curation skews higher here than in East County or South Bay — prices reflect that — but so does the quality, and the concentration of genuinely good shops makes Hillcrest the natural starting point for anyone new to thrifting in San Diego.

Be aware that parking can be a bit of a mess and pay attention to the one-way streets. Do some research ahead of time for what you’re looking for and park further away in the neighborhoods to avoid paying for parking (though the City has recently installed meters throughout Hillcrest, so your best bet is probably to just bite the bullet and park whatever you find is first available at this point).

Bluestocking Books
Used Books

Hillcrest used bookshop since 1967, trade-in credit available.

3817 5th Ave

Mon-Tue, Thu 11-6, Fri-Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6, Closed Wed

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Buffalo Exchange - Hillcrest
Thrift Store

Buy, sell, trade clothing - cash or store credit.

3862 5th Ave

Mon-Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 11-7

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Darrell's Modern Trends Thrift & Furniture
Antiques & Furniture

Furniture and home goods on Hillcrest's University Ave.

1201 University Ave

Sun 10-6, Mon-Sat 10-7

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Father Joe's Villages - Hillcrest
Thrift Store

Clothing, furniture, home goods - ends homelessness.

1457 University Ave

Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6

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Flashbacks
Thrift Store

Curated vintage clothing on 5th Ave, Hillcrest.

3849 5th Ave

Daily 11-7

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Footnote Books
Used Books

Hillcrest used bookshop, military history and rare comics.

1627 University Ave

Mon, Wed-Sat 10:30-6:30, Sun 11-5, Closed Tues

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Friends Bookshop - University Heights
Used Books

Bookshop on green shelves inside of the University Heights Public Library. Uncurated used …

4193 Park Blvd.

Mon-Tue: 11:30am-8:00pm, Wed-Sat: 9:30am-6:00pm, Sunday Closed

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Goodwill - Hillcrest
Thrift Store

Goodwill in Hillcrest. Call for donation hours

1219 University Avenue

Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM, Sun 9AM - 7PM

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Miss Revival
Thrift Store

Y2K vintage women's clothing store in Hillcrest

3780 5th Ave

Mon-Sun 11am-6pm

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Oates General
Antiques & Furniture

Eclectic Hillcrest storefront featuring unique antiques, home goods, and greeting cards.

1625 University Ave

Mon 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed Closed Thu 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sun 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Out of the Closet - Hillcrest
Thrift Store

AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift, weekly pink tag sales.

3794 6th Ave

Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 11-6

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