Thrift Stores near Santee, CA

30 locations found near Santee

“I’ve been shopping at The Salvation Army for over six years, and I just wanted to take a moment to recognize two wonderful employees who have always made my experience special - Shamira and Rob.

My late husband and I used to come in together all the time, and Shamira and Rob were always so kind to both of us. They treated us like friends, not just customers. Even now, years later, they still greet me with the same warmth and friendliness. Their kindness and great customer service always made us feel welcome and made us want to keep coming back.

Over the past year, they’ve done a wonderful job reorganizing the store. It’s now so much more open, clean, and easy to shop. Everything feels well put together and inviting.

Shamira and Rob always made us feel welcome and appreciated. I can’t thank them enough for that. People like them truly make a difference.

Thank you both for all the kindness you’ve shown over the years.”

4 Good134 Reviews

“Been clearing out my storage and this is a great store to donate too..Things need to be nice like I would buy but they take everything and don't turn you away because they dont have room to take stuff like one of other stores did to me recently. Staff is fast efficient friendly and polite. To buy things.... prices are very reasonable and lots of variety of items with a fair amount of furniture.”

3.8 Good140 Reviews

“Fantastic store with so many options for furniture and nicknacks. Many options for antiques in beautiful condition.
The staff was absolutely fantastic helping me load items into my car and loaning tools for partial disassembly. All while at an outstandingly reasonable price.
Highly recommend.”

4.7 Superb106 Reviews

“After a couple times playing pickleball at Lindo Lake park in Lakeside, the good folks told me I could get free lessons at Red Shield, El Cajon. The place is new is clean! I remember it being built just a few years ago but didn't know it was a recreation center. Signing up was easy, and was promptly instructed to do practice drills. Within 15 minutes, I was playing doubles with other newbies. Then was told to go to the middle court to learn next level instructions. I learned a lot today from the three instructors and met friendly people too! Excited to keep advancing so I signed up for next Thursday's lesson.”

4.7 Superb74 Reviews

“Lots of tools and lots of garbage. Its worth sorting through if you have the time. Clothes are bottom bin so I rarely find anything worth buying in that section.”

4.6 Superb79 Reviews

“I would love to shop online for some of your items. Been binge watching Storage Wars for the past 9 months. Sorry to see you are temporarily closed. Hope all is well. From Orlando, FL. God Bless you, Kasey, Tatiana and your Dad.”

4.5 Superb104 Reviews

“This has been my go to thrift store for a long time. The workers are amazing, helpful, and nice. The prices can be pricy but there is always a sale when you're looking for good quality items. 10/10 store, love ReRuns!”

4.4 Superb72 Reviews

“First time in the store. Super cute store. Easy to find. We found some great gems. It was my friend's daughter birthday. The staff was super friendly and excited we were celebrating a birthday. Birthday girl got 20% discount. The clothes are priced well. Very clean and organized. I'm so happy we found this place. We will definitely return to buy and make donations.”

4.7 Superb67 Reviews

“Hard working friendly staff keep stocking up the treasures, great value and worth the time to browse the complete selection, clean restroom available to the shoppers.”

4.3 Superb103 Reviews

“Super small not much in there. If you are looking to find a hidden gem location, it’s definitely hidden but this would not really be the spot. & it really was hard to spot, my Uber & I didn’t see it at first & drove around the parking lot looking at the larger stores. It’s towards the center of the wing on the right side, behind Chase bank. The retail part of of the store has to be the smallest of all gw stores. There’s not much home decor, no furniture,no lamps, minimal kitchen ware not really the location to go to if you think you are going to have a day of great finds and it’s going to be your new favorite location. Maybe if your a middle aged lady that loves candle holders & distressed jeans they had a few cute small Knick knacks I found a smaller version of my Hawaiian tiki “god of money” figure everyone gets there & my large one broke so I was happy to replace that & pretend I find some rare decor. Then I normally don’t care for the clothes much & i don’t even wear jeans the last ten years but I have been thinking about buying a pair lately & they had a very nice looking, organized woman’s Jean section. Where I had spotted a pair of rag & bone jeans, so I stared to take a look through them. I ended up trying on a few pairs, then ended up walking away with a new pair of re/done jeans, that fit me perfectly, which they had 2 pairs of in my size, slightly different, but I only bought 1& left the others. Both brands mentioned retail at $286 & up! So I had to check the Jean shorts display after that & I found a pair of Paige jean shorts in my size & the woman working held my bag (since I got there, bc I asked) & let try them on in the bathroom since there’s no dressing room but I didn’t mind it was big n clean in there. So $30 spent got me about $400+in goods. I’d say it was definitely worth having Uber drop me off there while I had my car repaired. And worth a visit if you ever end up in Tierra Santa / but side note don’t buy the shoes they’ve been selling Nikes at double the cost my friends roomate donated several pairs he got for about $70 that he wore too & they somehow sold them for $150 & were gone in a day. Idk why or how they can do that or ppl can be that dumb. But that’s not goodwill to price anything in there at nearly $100. I’d love to know who paid that for used Nikes . Please check out my offer up & fbmp! lol”

4.4 Superb32 Reviews

“Quality Thrift is definitely more of an antique store rather than a thrift store. So if it’s really interesting antiques and vintage that you’re looking for, be sure to check out this store!”

4.3 Superb38 Reviews

“This classic old-fashioned thrift store that doesn't put on any airs,
yet it is always clean, safe, and pleasant to shop in.

Furnitre and kitchenware options are usually pretty great here.

Clothing is plenty and well priced, too.

There are always TVs and some kind of big exercise equipment, too.

If you are out thrift shopping in El Cajon, this is a GREAT place to drop in on!”

4.1 Good132 Reviews

“One of the best thrift store I’ve been in SD. You’ll find here everything you need from at the best value prices. Staff is very friendly and kind and they offer various discounts. Go check it out!”

4.1 Good43 Reviews

“The BEST thrift store in San Diego!! Family owned and ran, none of it is donated. It all comes from estate sales, storage locker auctions, or going out of business sales so the quality of items tends to be much better than other thrift stores. Lisa is a wonderful person who is so kind and welcoming. You need to check this place out!”

4.1 Good89 Reviews

“We've been going here sporadically over a decade. They have really good options for thrifting, for all ages and sizes. The operating hours vary but it's definitely worth looking into.”

4 Good12 Reviews

“There is A lot of stuff here almost too much in fact. however they have great prices and a lot of different things, probably something for everybody. doesn't always smell great in her though kind of smells funky sometimes. The woman who runs it is a white lady who is kind of aggressive and loud and very bossy/rude. I really wasn't impressed with the way that she treated her employees in front of me and others. Overall the parking is horrible good luck finding a spit looks like I guess but the drive may be worth it if you can stand to go through a Tennis stuff and kind of be overwhelmed by the amount of items that are everywhere. doesn't seem very organized and I wish that it was organized better where you could actually see things that you might want to buy. they do have a lot of different things it's a pretty cool store overall and the regular employees are pretty nice.”

4 Good89 Reviews

“I had an amazing experience shopping for a dining table at Thrift Koral. Special thanks to Susana because she was extremely helpful with my loading and even provided some tools to unscrew a table leg so it would fit in my car. I will definitely be coming back in the future.”

4 Good91 Reviews

“Penny is the sweet blonde gal who has run this shop for at least the last decade. I have come here at least that long. It is one of my Thrifting Honey-Holes. I always find something here, especially women's clothing. It's very nice to come to here and get a nice little pick-me-up sometimes for a good deal. I like their prices. I am glad they have the 50% off sales they do, thanks guys. Good people run this store.”

4 Good86 Reviews

“I usually don’t post reviews BUT I saw some bad reviews on here and wanted to say that this has been the best thrift store I’ve been too!! The vintage selection is top notch, great name brands for a reasonable price. The staff are very kind and will help you if you need it. The dressing room has amazing lighting. Overall, 10/10 experience and I’ll definitely be shopping here, hopefully I’ll get my hands on a vintage niner jacket lol!! :)”

4 Good65 Reviews

“It's a Goodwill. It's a small store but it is very well kept and clean. The staff are hit or miss in friendliness but hey, it's a Goodwill. They do have a great theft prevention policy, stand at the counter and yell "you're not welcome here!" but hey, it's a Goodwill. It's nice that it's not surrounded by crackheads but every now and then one will ask you to buy them an entire outfit, but hey, it's a Goodwill. For its size it has a good selection of everything and offers a good way to spend some time as you cruise through lovely downtown La Mesa.”

4 Good116 Reviews

“An amazing spot to find great used clothing, many quality furniture and so many misalanious items for your treasure trove. Definitely a place to savage for some amazing deals.”

4 Good120 Reviews

“Great place with exquisite finds! Even though they're busy rearranging the store the staff are super friendly and helpful. Wonderful place to find dragon antiques!”

3.9 Good15 Reviews

“So this might not be the biggest Goodwill but staff is friendly and it's not overpriced (like the Goodwill in Santee for example.) I found a few things so it was a good thrift day!”

3.8 Good102 Reviews

“Awesome little thrift shop! It's a little tucked in La Mesa but a must see for cute little gems. Great prices and great service. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. Found a wooden utensil holder for only $3!!”

3.6 Good50 Reviews

“We found the couch of our dreams here, and the staff was so helpful with us in purchasing it and saving it for us to pickup. We would come back anytime, thanks again!”

3.8 Good121 Reviews

“I don't know what it is with San Diego thrift stores or if it's just California. What is with the pricing!! It's ridiculous. This is the only store that has nice quality and thrift store priced items. Closest store I've found to a *GEM*. Definitely come to this store so many good things. Still a bit on the pricey side but not too bad.”

3.7 Good88 Reviews

“Love that this thrift store has actual thrift store prices! On top of their great prices they also offer additional discounts on different days. I've shopped here for quite a few years now & both my daughter & I always walk out happy & with something good in hand. This thrift store will continue to be the first place I choose to thrift at and also the first thrift store I choose to donate to.”

3.7 Good136 Reviews

“Always pay it forward.

This store has a great staff. They are friendly and welcoming.

The place is clean and very organized.

Sometimes you'll find a needle in the haystack. Just need to be patient.”

3.6 Good126 Reviews

“I love shopping at Plato’s Closet El Cajon – every visit feels like a treasure hunt. The selection of gently used clothing is always fresh and surprisingly stylish, and the pre‑owned shoes are in great condition for the price. It’s a friendly thrift store where you can snag discount clothing without any hassle. If happiness had a location on Google Maps, it would be here.”

3.6 Good243 Reviews