Home Start Thrift Boutique
Thrift store4.5(56 Google reviews)Home Start Thrift Boutique is a thrift store in San Diego, CA. You’ll find it at 3611 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116. It’s one of 97 secondhand and resale shops we track in San Diego.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5 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.
Shoppers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 56 reviews. 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
- 3611 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +16199065996
- Website
- home-start.org/thrift-store
Getting there
Home Start Thrift Boutique is in San Diego, California.
Get directions32.76310, -117.11481
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.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Home Start Thrift Boutique located?
Home Start Thrift Boutique is located at 3611 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116.
What are Home Start Thrift Boutique’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +16199065996 to confirm.
Is Home Start Thrift Boutique open on Sunday?
No — Home Start Thrift Boutique is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Home Start Thrift Boutique?
Home Start Thrift Boutique is a thrift store in San Diego, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Home Start Thrift Boutique?
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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