Thrift Stores

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Excursion Idea
There are 4 thrift stores in close proximity, in Broadway in Chula Vista (DAV, Salvation Army, Goodwill and United Cerebral Palsy). Take an afternoon and drive down and check them out. And while you’re there, have lunch at Zorbas Greek Buffet Restaurant, which is at 100 Broadway in Chula Vista (619-422-8853). At $8.95 per person (for lunch), it’s a great bargain, and the food is fabulous too. While the buffet is a great deal, drinks are not (about $2.50 each), so drink water and enjoy!

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DAV Veteran’s Thrift
881 Broadway in Chula Vista, (619) 420-1371
Spacious thrift store with tons of stuff - furniture, art, vintage stuff, linens and patterns, books, knickknacks, accessories, car parts, lighting fixtures, nuts and bolts, general equipment, doors, tubs, garden equipment, rugs, electronics and more.  
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Rescue Mission Thrift
10 N. Euclid Ave. in National City, (619) 263-7390
Clothing, furniture, household items and more.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Salvation Army
366 Broadway in Chula Vista, (619) 691-8245
Au usual, always good for furniture, some collectibles and misc. household items.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

United Cerebral Palsy Thrift Shop
405 Broadway, Chula Vista, (619) 426-6446
Clothing, records, books, electronics and more.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5: 30 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.

Goodwill Industries Thrift
1177 Broadway in Chula Vista, (619) 420-5111
Wasn’t too impressed with this Goodwill. It was kind of empty, not sure if they are remodeling or not. Clothing, household, records, some furniture, household items and more. They did have a rack with higher-quality items, but the prices seemed a bit too pricey.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Deseret Industries Thrift
1773 Broadway in Chula Vista, (619) 423-2315
Clothing, furniture, household items and more.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Possibilities Thrift Store
2830 Main Street in Chula Vista, (619) 427-4583
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Baras Foundation Thrift Store
761 Palm Ave. in Imperial Beach, (619) 429-4720
Not very well organized (reminds me of a junk room or two), but you can find plenty of clothing, furniture, household items, books, records and more.
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.  

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
342 W. San Ysidro Blvd. in San Ysidro, (619) 690-3484
Pleasant thrift store (as are all the St. Vincent thrift stores) with clothing, books, household items and more.  
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  

Goodwill Industries
Auction Store 626-630 Front Street in San Ysidro, (619) 428-7840 pre-registration  required
Rack Store (unsold clothing), (619) 690-1795
Tote Store (piece items) (619) 428-7776
Unsold clothing from other stores are sold (in bulk by category) here at a discount. Buy items the piece or by the tote. Textiles, books, shoes, glassware, bikes, electronics, furniture, appliances and more.