The Girl Can't Help It
Secondhand store4.1(28 Google reviews)The Girl Can't Help It is a secondhand store in San Diego, CA. You’ll find it at 3806 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104. It’s one of 97 secondhand and resale shops we track in San Diego.
The store keeps hours 4 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.
Secondhand stores buy or take in used goods and price them to move, so the floor changes constantly; expect a mix of everyday clothing, housewares, and the occasional standout piece priced well below retail.
Shoppers rate it 4.1 out of 5 on Google across 28 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
- 3806 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: ClosedThursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFriday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMSaturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +16197957169
- Website
- thegirlcanthelpit.com
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 (12 PM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Girl Can't Help It located?
The Girl Can't Help It is located at 3806 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104.
What are The Girl Can't Help It’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +16197957169 to confirm.
Is The Girl Can't Help It open on Sunday?
Yes — The Girl Can't Help It lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 5 PM.
What kind of store is The Girl Can't Help It?
The Girl Can't Help It is a secondhand store in San Diego, CA.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near The Girl Can't Help It?
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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