Thrift stores in San Jose
San Jose, CA has 57 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 30 of them are charity shops and 27 are independent second-hand stores, so San Jose gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around San Jose (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Goodwill and GW Boutique, plus Unicorn Thrift Shop — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from San Jose's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The San Jose thrift lineup
57 mapped within about 40 km:
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 224 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:00-20:00.
224 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 95066
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
GW Boutique
Charity shop
GW Boutique is a charity shop on 711 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. GW Boutique also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-18:00.
711 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, 94025
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Unicorn Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Unicorn Thrift Shop is an independent second-hand store on 1181 Redmond Avenue, San Jose.
1181 Redmond Avenue, San Jose, 95120
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley on 461 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose.
461 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, 95123
The Abbot's
Second-hand store
The Abbot's — an independent second-hand store on 6164 Highway 9. Also worth knowing about The Abbot's: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
6164 Highway 9
Phone: +1 831 335 0606
Outback Trading Company
Second-hand store
Outback Trading Company — an independent second-hand store on 6257 Highway 9. Also worth knowing about Outback Trading Company: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
6257 Highway 9
Phone: +1 831 335 1076
The Echo Shop
Second-hand store
The Echo Shop — an independent second-hand store on Big Basin Way.
Big Basin Way
Discovery Shop
Charity shopRun by American Cancer Society
Run by American Cancer Society, Discovery Shop is a charity shop, found on 241 Main Street in Los Altos. Also worth knowing about Discovery Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
241 Main Street, Los Altos
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Willy's Goods
Second-hand store
Willy's Goods — an independent second-hand store.
New / Found Market
Second-hand store
New / Found Market — an independent second-hand store, found on 998 The Alameda in San Jose. Also worth knowing about New / Found Market: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-17:00.
998 The Alameda, San Jose, 95126
Hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-17:00
San Jose Consignment
Second-hand store
San Jose Consignment is an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill of Silicon Valley Silver Creek Store
Charity shop
Goodwill of Silicon Valley Silver Creek Store is a charity shop on 1640 East Capitol Expressway, San Jose.
1640 East Capitol Expressway, San Jose, 95121
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Central Coast
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Central Coast on 1691 West San Carlos Street, San Jose.
1691 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, 95128
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
Charity shopRun by American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is a charity shop run by American Cancer Society on 39 East Main Street, Los Gatos. American Cancer Society Discovery Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
39 East Main Street, Los Gatos, 95030
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1-408-354-5917
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00
Thrift Box
Charity shop
Thrift Box — a charity shop, found on 1362 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. Also worth knowing about Thrift Box: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Jan 01-06,Dec 14-31 off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1362 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, 95125
Hours: Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Jan 01-06,Dec 14-31 off
Phone: +1-408-294-4490; +1-408-277-8900
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shopRun by Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop run by Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity ReStore also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Su 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We-Su 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1 408 933 3608
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley on 1125 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose. 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.
1125 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose, 95129
Phone: +1-408-252-3193
Discovery Shop
Second-hand storeRun by American Cancer Society
Run by American Cancer Society, Discovery Shop is an independent second-hand store.
Tom's Treasures & Thrift
Second-hand store
Tom's Treasures & Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 158 South King Road, San Jose.
158 South King Road, San Jose, 95116
Grey Bears Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Grey Bears Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store on 2710 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz. Grey Bears Thrift Store also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-16:30.
2710 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95065
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30
Shepherd's Gate New Life Store
Second-hand store
Shepherd's Gate New Life Store — an independent second-hand store, found on 4014 East Avenue in Livermore.
4014 East Avenue, Livermore, 94550
Charity Thrift Store
Charity shopRun by Charity Cars For Kids
Charity Thrift Store is a charity shop run by Charity Cars For Kids on 2725 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara. Charity Thrift Store also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2725 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, 95050
Phone: +1-408-748-0081
Hope Thrift
Second-hand store
Hope Thrift is an independent second-hand store on 2306 Almaden Road, San Jose. Hope Thrift also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2306 Almaden Road, San Jose, 95125
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
Second-hand store
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about American Cancer Society Discovery Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers is an independent second-hand store on 4950 Almaden Expressway, San Jose. Savers also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
4950 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, 95118
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
The Salvation Army Family Store
Second-hand storeRun by The Salvation Army
Run by The Salvation Army, The Salvation Army Family Store is an independent second-hand store, found on 702 West Taylor Street in San Jose.
702 West Taylor Street, San Jose, 95126
Salearea
Second-hand store
Salearea is an independent second-hand store on 214 Cristich Lane, Campbell. Salearea also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
214 Cristich Lane, Campbell, 95008
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Central Coast
Run by Goodwill Central Coast, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 3060 Almaden Expressway in San Jose.
3060 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, 95118
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 1579 Meridian Avenue, San Jose. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10:00-20:00.
1579 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, 95125
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Goodwill Express Donation Center
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill Express Donation Center is a charity shop run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley on 5152 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose. Goodwill Express Donation Center also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:00-17:50; it has a website with more detail.
5152 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, 95129
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:50
Discovery Shop Furniture
Second-hand store
Discovery Shop Furniture — an independent second-hand store.
Mission Binz
Second-hand store
Mission Binz — an independent second-hand store, found on 875 West Maude Avenue in Mountain View.
875 West Maude Avenue, Mountain View, 94043
Happy Dragon Thrift Shop
Second-hand store
Happy Dragon Thrift Shop is an independent second-hand store on 245 West Main Street. Happy Dragon Thrift Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 10:00-13:00; Tu, Th 10:00-19:00; We, Fr-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
245 West Main Street, 95030
Hours: Mo 10:00-13:00; Tu, Th 10:00-19:00; We, Fr-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00
Phone: +1-408-354-4072
Hope Thrift
Second-hand store
Hope Thrift — an independent second-hand store.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of San Francisco Bay
Run by Goodwill of San Francisco Bay, Goodwill is a charity shop.
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 17630 Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.
17630 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, 95037
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley on 151 East Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
151 East Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, 94086
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on 1522 South Winchester Boulevard in San Jose.
1522 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, 95128
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County on 1080 North 7th Street, San Jose.
1080 North 7th Street, San Jose, 95112
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 60 South San Tomas Aquino Road in Campbell. Also worth knowing about Goodwill: it has a website with more detail.
60 South San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, 95008
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store — a charity shop on 3777 Decoto Road. Also worth knowing about Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3777 Decoto Road
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1-510-792-3711
Goodwill
Charity shop
Goodwill is a charity shop on 4085 El Camino Way, Palo Alto.
4085 El Camino Way, Palo Alto
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
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of Silicon Valley on 855 East El Camino Real, Mountain View. Goodwill also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
855 East El Camino Real, Mountain View, 94040
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Phone: +1-650-969-3382
Thrift Central
Second-hand store
Thrift Central — an independent second-hand store on 30200 Mission Boulevard.
30200 Mission Boulevard
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill Industries of San Diego County on 2800 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 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.
2800 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95051
Phone: +1-408-247-2800
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Charity shop
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a charity shop on 1008 South 2nd Street, San Jose.
1008 South 2nd Street, San Jose, 95112
Best Buy Thrift Store
Second-hand store
Best Buy Thrift Store is an independent second-hand store.
American Cancer Society Discovery Store
Second-hand store
American Cancer Society Discovery Store — an independent second-hand store, found on 1103 Branham Lane in San Jose.
1103 Branham Lane, San Jose, 95118
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill is a charity shop run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley on 311 West Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas.
311 West Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, 95035
Goodwill
Charity shopRun by Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Run by Goodwill of Silicon Valley, Goodwill is a charity shop, found on 3020 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose.
3020 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, 95127
Tri Valley Haven
Second-hand store
Tri Valley Haven — an independent second-hand store, found on 116 North L Street in Livermore. Also worth knowing about Tri Valley Haven: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
116 North L Street, Livermore
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Charity shop
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is a charity shop on 1817 Second Street.
1817 Second Street
Savers
Second-hand store
Savers is an independent second-hand store on 3510 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. Savers also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3510 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, 95051
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Phone: +1 408-200-0484
What the map tells us about thrifting in San Jose
20 of the 57 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for San Jose — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to San Jose; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
18 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The San Jose thrift circuit
Making a day of it in San Jose? Work this order: Goodwill on 224 Mount Hermon Road, GW Boutique on 711 Santa Cruz Avenue, Unicorn Thrift Shop on 1181 Redmond Avenue, Goodwill on 461 Blossom Hill Road, The Abbot's on 6164 Highway 9, Outback Trading Company on 6257 Highway 9, The Echo Shop on Big Basin Way, and Discovery Shop on 241 Main Street. That's 57 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 49 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for San Jose
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to San Jose can skip the learning curve:
- Weekday mornings beat Saturday crowds at Goodwill. Serious pickers go early on weekdays. Weekends are for browsers; the stock is the same but the competition isn't.
- Cash still talks at GW Boutique. Some small shops prefer cash and a few will deal a little on big items if you're paying cash. Worth having some on you.
- Test every button and dial. Lamps, radios, kitchen gadgets — try them in the store if there's an outlet handy. As-is means as-is.
- Check the art and frames. Original art, good frames, and the occasional genuine print turn up constantly. Frames alone are worth the habit.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around San Jose — 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 Jose can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 57 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 Jose'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 Jose included.
Thrift store listings for San Jose: 57 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.