Alpha Thrift Store
Thrift storeAlpha Thrift Store is a thrift store in Santa Barbara, CA. You’ll find it at 700 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. It’s one of 12 secondhand and resale shops we track in Santa Barbara.
Hours are listed below as the store posts them; they can change seasonally, so call ahead before a long drive.
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.
Store information
- Address
- 700 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Hours
- 10:00 AM – 5:45 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +18059641123
- Website
- alphasb.org/thrift-stores
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.
Thrift & secondhand stores near Santa Barbara
Antique Alley
Antique store706 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA0.9 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Namaste
Antique store911 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA0.9 mi
Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Thrift store400 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA0.9 mi
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm; Wednesday | 10:30am–4:30pm; Thursday | 10:30am–4:30pm
UnityShoppe
Thrift store1209 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA1.0 mi
Monday: 09:00–17:00; Tuesday: 09:00–17:00; Wednesday: 09:00–17:00; Thursday: 09:00–17:00; Friday: 09:00–17:00; Saturday: 09:00–17:00; Sunday: 09:00–17:00
Goodwill
Thrift store302 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA1.2 mi
Mate Gallery
Antique store1024 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA2.1 mi
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Alpha Thrift Store located?
Alpha Thrift Store is located at 700 North Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
What are Alpha Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +18059641123 to confirm.
What kind of store is Alpha Thrift Store?
Alpha Thrift Store is a thrift store in Santa Barbara, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Alpha 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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