Retail Store Locations
Come see why Father Joe’s Villages was voted Best Thrift Stores in San Diego. All purchases help fund essential food & shelters, long-term housing, healthcare services, childcare and schooling, professional development, and more. Save money and shop with purpose!
IMPERIAL BEACH THRIFT STORE
Our thrift stores offer fantastic savings on a variety of furniture, clothing, home goods and more. With an easy-to-access South Bay location on Palm Avenue, there’s no better thrift store in San Diego to do your shopping.
STORE HOURS
Monday – Friday
11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm
(excludes holidays)
DONATIONS
Monday – Friday
11:00am
Saturday-Sunday
10:00am
Donations accepted until capacity is reached.
Please call ahead to verify.
Need to schedule a home pickup?
Please call us at (619) 446-2100
EL CAJON THRIFT STORE
Our El Cajon Thrift Store has moved to 815 33rd St. San Diego, CA 92102. Enjoy all the fantastic thrift finds you’ve come to love with the addition of shopping our auctions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 10:30am – 2 great FJV shopping experiences in one location! Even more ways to shop with purpose.
STORE HOURS
Grand Opening July 2026
Stay Tuned!
DONATIONS
Coming Soon
HILLCREST THRIFT STORE
With a wide array of clothing for men, women, and children, shoes, furniture, Vintage and Antiques, our Hillcrest Thrift Store is the perfect place to shop for treasures and donate gently-used items, all while helping to end homelessness in San Diego.
STORE HOURS
Monday – Friday
11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm
(excludes holidays)
DONATIONS
Monday – Friday
11:00am
Saturday-Sunday
10:00am
Donations accepted until capacity is reached.
Please call ahead to verify.
Need to schedule a home pickup?
Please call us at (619) 446-2100
CHULA VISTA THRIFT STORE
Spruce up your home and wardrobe with gently-used furniture, clothing, and housewares at Father Joe’s Villages Chula Vista Thrift Store. Shop and donate with pride knowing you’re funding essential programs to end homelessness in San Diego.
STORE HOURS
Monday – Saturday
10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm
(excludes holidays)
DONATIONS
Monday – Friday
11:00am
Saturday-Sunday
10:00am
Donations accepted until capacity is reached.
Please call ahead to verify.
Need to schedule a home pickup?
Please call us at (619) 446-2100
SAN DIEGO THRIFT STORE & AUCTIONS
Home of Father Joe’s Villages’ newest Thrift Store (Grand Opening to be announced soon). Shop your favorite thrift finds daily and join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30am for specialty auctions. Bid on indoor and outdoor furniture, TVs and electronics, bulk bins, vehicles, bicycles, home goods, and more. Resellers welcome!
THRIFT STORE HOURS
Grand Opening July 2026
Stay Tuned!
AUCTION HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Auction begins at 10:30am
>(excludes holidays)
DONATIONS
Monday – Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
Please call ahead to verify.
Need to schedule a home pickup?
Please call us at (619) 446-2100
Thrift Store FAQs
What is sold at Father Joe’s Villages’ San Diego thrift stores?
Does Father Joe’s Villages’ San Diego thrift stores only sell used items?
What does Father Joe’s Villages do with donations they can’t use in the thrift stores?
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa and debit cards.
Why should I shop at Father Joe’s Villages’ San Diego thrift stores?
Not only was Father Joe’s Villages voted best thrift stores in San Diego, all proceeds from retail purchases fund programs and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Father Joe’s Villages provides emergency and permanent housing for more than 2,000 men, women, and children each night. We also offer emergency services, meals, medical and behavioral healthcare, job training, therapeutic childcare, addiction treatment and other critical services. Your purchase supports Father Joe’s Villages’ mission to end homelessness in San Diego.
How else does my purchase benefit the community?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate about 200-250 million tons of trash each year—about 4.6 pounds per person per day. By purchasing from and donating your goods to Father Joe’s Villages, you’re not only helping your neighbors in need, you’re also preventing unnecessary waste from entering our landfills. Additionally, because Father Joe’s Villages is a San Diego organization, your money will also be staying local to help the San Diego community thrive. Shop local. Support local.
Is there convenient parking at the thrift store locations?
Yes. All of our locations have parking lots directly in front or beside the stores.
How does Father Joe’s Villages’ San Diego thrift stores determine the value or price of items?
All of the goods sold at Father Joe’s Villages’ stores are offered at fair bargain prices. There is a range of factors that influence how we price our items: donated-new vs gently used quality and condition, seasonality, style, brand and rarity. However, most of our clothing, books and entertainment items found in our retail stores are sold at a set price according to their category.
Where can I drop off items I would like to donate?
Donations are accepted M-F at our 815 warehouse and daily at all retail store locations until capacity is reached (excludes holidays that may impact store hours). Please call ahead to confirm. Additionally, we have drop-off bin locations throughout the San Diego area, available at any time. Learn more about retail store drop-off hours, 24-hour bin drop off locations and contact information here.
Looking to schedule a tax-deductable pick-up for larger household items or vehicles? Give us a call at 619-446-2100 or click here to complete our donations pick-up form.