Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store
Thrift storeFather Joe's Villages Thrift Store is a thrift store in San Diego, CA. You’ll find it at 1457 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. It’s one of 97 secondhand and resale shops we track in San Diego.
The store keeps hours seven days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 7 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
- 1457 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-619-255-1255
Getting there
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store is in San Diego, California.
Get directions32.74828, -117.14992
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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Frequently asked questions
Where is Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store located?
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store is located at 1457 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.
What are Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-619-255-1255 to confirm.
Is Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store open on Sunday?
Yes — Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 6 PM.
What kind of store is Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store?
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store is a thrift store in San Diego, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Father Joe's Villages 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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