Vinyl Record Stores in San Diego
22 locations in San Diego County
San Diego has one of the best collections of vinyl record shops in Southern California, with independent used record stores scattered across the county that collectively cover just about every genre, era, and price point a collector could ask for. Whether you’re searching for the best record stores in San Diego or just stumbling into your first dig, the city’s vinyl scene has the kind of depth and personality that only comes from years of careful buying and a genuine love of music — from the punk, garage, and psych specialists of North Park to the eclectic, community-rooted used record stores of Mission Hills and La Mesa. The city’s thrift and vintage corridors add another layer, with shops like Full Contact Rock N Roll and a handful of antique malls regularly turning up vinyl finds at prices that make the dig worthwhile even when you’re not looking for anything specific. If you’re wondering where to buy vinyl in San Diego, the answer is that you’re spoiled for options — serious collectors hunting for a specific pressing, casual browsers building a starter collection, and resellers working the bins for flips will all find something worth taking home. In a streaming era that was supposed to kill physical music, San Diego’s used record stores never got the memo — and the shops here are better for it.
South Park storefront selling vintage vinyl and threads.
2209 30th St
Daily 11am–5pm
More Info →Vintage records and T-shirts store in North Park
2834 N Park Way
Daily 12PM - 8PM
More Info →Encinitas institution since 1980, vast inventory all genres.
434 N Coast Hwy 101
Daily 12-6
More Info →Volunteer-run shop with used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. Uncurated used and donated books wit…
2 Civic Center Dr
Monday: 10:00 am – 04:00 pm Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am – 04:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am – 04:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 01:00 pm Sunday: Closed
More Info →Vista shop with curated rock, jazz, and reggae vinyl.
216 E Broadway
Daily 11-8
More Info →Community-focused used vinyl shop in North Park.
550 15th St UNIT 102
Daily 11-6
More Info →Mission Hills shop hosting live performances and album releases.
827 W Washington St. San Diego
Monday–Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-5
More Info →La Mesa Blvd shop with rock, metal, punk, indie.
8320 La Mesa Blvd
Tues-Sun 11–7
More Info →30,000+ used and new vinyl, audiophile and jazz LPs.
4858 Ronson Ct
Mon–Sat 10–6
More Info →East Village downtown shop, mix of major and indie artists.
909 E St
Mon-Sat 12-7, Sun 1-5
More Info →North Park indie shop, punk, garage, psych vinyl.
3044 N Park Way
Wed-Fri 1-6, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5, Tues 11-5
More Info →Barrio Logan landmark, soul, R&B, vintage, eclectic gems.
2034 Logan Ave
Mon–Fri 12-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-6
More Info →Curated South Park shop with patio events and Digger's Den.
2235 Fern St
Sunday-Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday-Saturday 10am-10pm
More Info →SD's oldest record store, folk/jazz/blues/world specialist.
3610 University Ave
Daily 10–6
More Info →Records, retro tees, vintage memorabilia in Bernardo Village.
16767 Bernardo Center Dr
Call for appointment
More Info →Long standing record shop in OB. Huge library in a small space, also sells CDs.
5040 Newport Ave
Daily 11am - 7pm
More Info →Small Adams Ave shop, vintage rock, soul, jazz.
3335 Adams Ave
Tue–Sun 11–6
More Info →North Park shop on the western edge of Balboa Park.
3104 Fifth Ave
Mon-Thurs 10:30-5, Fri-Sat 10:30-6, Sun 12-4:30
More Info →Used record shop off Midway Dr with rock, jazz, soul.
3545 Midway Drive Suite J
Open Daily - Call for hours
More Info →Carlsbad fixture for 30+ years, retro tees, books, gems.
370 Grand Ave
Daily 10-9
More Info →Japanese chain — used books, manga, vinyl, video games.
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd
Daily 10–8
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
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