Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store
Thrift storeAlliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store is a thrift store in La Mesa, CA. You’ll find it at 6533 El Cajon Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 92115. It’s one of 13 secondhand and resale shops we track in La Mesa.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 6533 El Cajon Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 92115
- Hours
- Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +16192824218
- Website
- alliance-for-africa.org
Getting there
Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store is in La Mesa, California.
Get directions32.76654, -117.05807
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 6 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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The Consignment Shack
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store located?
Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store is located at 6533 El Cajon Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 92115.
What are Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +16192824218 to confirm.
Is Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store open on Sunday?
Yes — Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store?
Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store is a thrift store in La Mesa, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Alliance for African Assistance: Safari Seconds Thrift Store?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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