Thrift stores in San Francisco
Thrift stores reward the patient. In San Francisco, CA that patience currently stretches across 70 mapped shops — 23 of them are charity shops and 47 are independent second-hand stores, so San Francisco gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around San Francisco (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Treasure Paws Trift and East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse, plus Community Thrift Store — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from San Francisco's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The San Francisco thrift lineup
70 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Treasure Paws Trift
Second-hand store
Treasure Paws Trift — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Treasure Paws Trift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 11:30-17:30; Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-17:30; Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +1-650-344-1662
East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse
Charity shop
East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse — a charity shop, found on 4695 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Also worth knowing about East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse: the map lists its hours as Th-Su 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4695 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, 95476
Hours: Th-Su 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-510-547-6470
Community Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Community Thrift Store — an independent second-hand store on 623 Valencia Street. Also worth knowing about Community Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
623 Valencia Street
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1 415-861-4910
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Central Coast
Run by Goodwill Central Coast, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 809 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael.
809 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, 94901
Vanishing Point Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Vanishing Point Thrift Shop is an independent second-hand store on 5030 Telegraph Avenue.
5030 Telegraph Avenue
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 2058 University Avenue, Berkeley. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00, Su 10:00-19:00; it has a website with more detail.
2058 University Avenue, Berkeley
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00, Su 10:00-19:00
Plug Stop Vintage & Thrift
Second-hand store
Plug Stop Vintage & Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 2037 University Avenue, Berkeley.
2037 University Avenue, Berkeley
Redux Studios & Gallery Salvation Army
Charity shop
Redux Studios & Gallery Salvation Army — a charity shop on 2315 Lincoln Avenue.
2315 Lincoln Avenue
Out Of The Closet Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Out Of The Closet Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 1498 Polk Street, San Francisco. Out Of The Closet Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
1498 Polk Street, San Francisco, 94109
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop
Second-hand storeRun by Berkeley Humane Society
Run by Berkeley Humane Society, Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop is an independent second-hand store, found on 1120 Solano Avenue in Albany. Also worth knowing about Berkeley Humane Thrift Shop: it has a website with more detail.
1120 Solano Avenue, Albany, 94706
Out of the Closet
Second-hand store
Out of the Closet is an independent second-hand store on 238 East 18th Street, Oakland. Out of the Closet also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
238 East 18th Street, Oakland, 94606
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-510-251-8671
Out of the Closet
Second-hand store
Out of the Closet is an independent second-hand store on 1600 University Avenue, Berkeley. Out of the Closet also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1600 University Avenue, Berkeley
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-800-558-8220
The Salvation Army
Second-hand store
The Salvation Army — an independent second-hand store.
Loved Again
Second-hand store
Loved Again — an independent second-hand store, found on 4068 24th Street in San Francisco. Also worth knowing about Loved Again: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 11:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4068 24th Street, San Francisco, 94114
Hours: Mo-Su 11:30-18:00
Phone: +1-415-788-5566
Gin Rummage Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Gin Rummage Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop.
Hospice Thrift Shoppes
Second-hand store
Hospice Thrift Shoppes — an independent second-hand store, found on 3162 Danville Boulevard in Alamo.
3162 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, 94507
Star Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Star Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store.
Bloom
Second-hand store
Bloom is an independent second-hand store on 1557 Fourth Street, San Rafael. Bloom also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
1557 Fourth Street, San Rafael
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County.
The Thrift Station
Second-hand store
The Thrift Station is an independent second-hand store on 486 San Ramon Valley Boulevard.
486 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Hilton House
Second-hand store
Hilton House is an independent second-hand store on 21 Orinda Way, Orinda. Hilton House also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
21 Orinda Way, Orinda, 94563
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-17:00
Phone: +1 925 2541113
Goodwill
Second-hand store
Goodwill is an independent second-hand store on 1700 Haight Street. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 09:00-21:00.
1700 Haight Street
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Central Coast
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Central Coast on 2536 North Main Street, Walnut Creek.
2536 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, 94597
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Phone: +1-650-373-1235
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
Run by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 1699 Contra Costa Blvd in Pleasant Hill. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1699 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, 94523
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-925-676-7217
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
Turnstyle Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Turnstyle Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store.
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a charity shop.
The Plant Exchange
Charity shop
The Plant Exchange is a charity shop. The Plant Exchange also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of San Francisco Bay
Run by Goodwill of San Francisco Bay, Goodwill is a charity shop on 1669 Fillmore Street. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: the map lists its hours as 09:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1669 Fillmore Street
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Phone: +1-415-354-8570
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill — a charity shop.
Hospice Thrift Shoppes
Second-hand store
Hospice Thrift Shoppes — an independent second-hand store, found on 959 Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill. Also worth knowing about Hospice Thrift Shoppes: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
959 Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, 94523
Phone: +1-925-349-9680
Estates Consignments
Second-hand store
Estates Consignments is an independent second-hand store on 1500 Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill. Estates Consignments also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1500 Contra Costa Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, 94523
Phone: +1-925-682-6800
Youth Homes Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Youth Homes Thrift Shop — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Youth Homes Thrift Shop: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1-925-798-5561
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1-925-685-6900
Hospice Thrift Shoppes
Second-hand store
Hospice Thrift Shoppes — an independent second-hand store on 444 Diablo Road.
444 Diablo Road
Home Consignment Center - Danville
Second-hand store
Home Consignment Center - Danville — an independent second-hand store on 1901 Camino Ramon.
1901 Camino Ramon
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers — an independent second-hand store, found on 1997 Tice Valley Blvd in Walnut Creek. Also worth knowing about Savers: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1997 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, 94595
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1-925-278-6640
Design Plus Consignment Gallery
Second-hand store
Design Plus Consignment Gallery — an independent second-hand store, found on 733 Francisco Boulevard East in San Rafael.
733 Francisco Boulevard East, San Rafael, 94901
Mercy Vintage
Second-hand store
Mercy Vintage is an independent second-hand store on 4188 Piedmont Avenue. Mercy Vintage also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4188 Piedmont Avenue
Phone: +1 510-325-7324
The Salvation Army Family Store
Charity shopRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Family Store is a charity shop, found on 1170 Mission Road in South San Francisco. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army Family Store: it has a website with more detail.
1170 Mission Road, South San Francisco, 94080
Joybound Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Joybound Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 1950 Market Street, Concord. Joybound Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1950 Market Street, Concord, 94520
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +1 925-685-0908
Thrifty Kitty
Second-hand store
Thrifty Kitty is an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Second-hand store
Goodwill — an independent second-hand store on 832 Southampton Road.
832 Southampton Road, 94510
Dorothy's Closet
Second-hand store
Dorothy's Closet — an independent second-hand store, found on 2425 Channing Way in Berkeley. Also worth knowing about Dorothy's Closet: it has a website with more detail.
2425 Channing Way, Berkeley, 94704
The EcoCloset
Second-hand store
The EcoCloset is an independent second-hand store on 5791 Mission Street, San Francisco. The EcoCloset also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5791 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94112
Phone: +1-415-533-1159
Flipside Thrift
Second-hand storeRun by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay
Run by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay, Flipside Thrift is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Flipside Thrift: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
The Salvation Army Family Store
Charity shop
The Salvation Army Family Store — a charity shop on 1501 Valencia Street. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army Family Store: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1501 Valencia Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-415-401-0698
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop. Goodwill also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +1 415-641-4470
Mommy's Trading Post
Second-hand store
Mommy's Trading Post — an independent second-hand store, found on 1428 Park Street in Alameda. Also worth knowing about Mommy's Trading Post: the map lists its hours as Su-We 10:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1428 Park Street, Alameda, 94501
Hours: Su-We 10:00-17:00; Th-Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +1-510-263-8143
Free Store
Second-hand storeRun by Omni Commons
Free Store is an independent second-hand store run by Omni Commons. Free Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 15:00-18:00.
Hours: We-Sa 15:00-18:00
Lauren's Closet
Second-hand store
Lauren's Closet is an independent second-hand store on 1420 Park Street, Alameda.
1420 Park Street, Alameda, 94501
Rocket Reuse
Second-hand store
Rocket Reuse — an independent second-hand store, found on 1424 Park Street in Alameda. Also worth knowing about Rocket Reuse: it has a website with more detail.
1424 Park Street, Alameda, 94501
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers — an independent second-hand store on 931;933;935 Marina Village Parkway.
931;933;935 Marina Village Parkway
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 505 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
505 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, 94706
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1 510 525 2680
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 2319 Lincoln Avenue.
2319 Lincoln Avenue
Redwood City Catholic Worker
Charity shop
Redwood City Catholic Worker is a charity shop on 545 Cassia Street, Redwood City. Redwood City Catholic Worker also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
545 Cassia Street, Redwood City
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers — an independent second-hand store, found on 875 Main Street in Redwood City. Also worth knowing about Savers: the map lists its hours as PH,Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
875 Main Street, Redwood City, 94063
Hours: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1-650-364-5545
St. Vincent de Paul
Second-hand store
St. Vincent de Paul is an independent second-hand store on 2406 El Camino Real, Redwood City. St. Vincent de Paul also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2406 El Camino Real, Redwood City, 94063
Phone: +1-650-366-6367
What the map tells us about thrifting in San Francisco
26 of the 70 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for San Francisco — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to San Francisco; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
31 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The San Francisco thrift circuit
Plot these 70 on a map and the day plans itself: Treasure Paws Trift, East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse on 4695 Telegraph Avenue, Community Thrift Store on 623 Valencia Street, Goodwill on 809 Lincoln Avenue, Vanishing Point Thrift Shop on 5030 Telegraph Avenue, Goodwill on 2058 University Avenue, Plug Stop Vintage & Thrift on 2037 University Avenue, and Redux Studios & Gallery Salvation Army on 2315 Lincoln Avenue. That's the full San Francisco circuit in one sensible order. 62 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for San Francisco
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to San Francisco can skip the learning curve:
- Look behind the front row at Treasure Paws Trift. The good stuff migrates to the back of the rack. Push through; that's where the interesting things hide.
- Look behind the front row at East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse. Shoppers pull things out and shove them back carelessly. The best find is often one rack deep, half-hidden.
- Check for matching sets. Single plates and glasses are easy; full sets are the prize. Scan the whole shelf — mates hide behind other stock.
- Visit at opening time. Serious pickers arrive at opening. You don't have to be one of them, but the first hour has the best pick of the day's restock.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around San Francisco — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in San Francisco can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 70 that's closed, or a great shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
Prices at San Francisco's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — San Francisco included.
Thrift store listings for San Francisco: 70 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.