Vintage · Hillcrest
Buffalo Exchange
on Hillcrest, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Buy-sell-trade store for used and vintage clothing between Robinson Ave and University Ave; sellers can bring clothes in any time the store is open without an appointment.
Hours
- Monday
- 11am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–8pm
- Thursday
- 11am–8pm
- Friday
- 11am–8pm
- Saturday
- 11am–8pm
- Sunday
- 11am–7pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking runs along Fifth Ave and University Ave, with paid lots on Sixth Ave and Robinson Ave; check posted signs for meter hours. On Sundays the Hillcrest Farmers Market points drivers to free parking at the California DMV lot at Normal St and Lincoln Ave.
- Hillcrest shops
- Most shops open around 10–11am and close 6–8pm, with shorter Sunday hours; a few independents close one weekday (Bluestocking Books closes Wednesdays).
From Buffalo Exchange
San Diego – Hillcrest - Buffalo Exchange
At Buffalo Exchange Hillcrest in San Diego, shop vintage, designer and everyday staples. Sell your clothes for cash or trade on the spot!
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Hillcrest →- Gioia's RoomBoutiques · 3870 Fifth Ave1 min walk
- FlashbacksVintage · 3849 Fifth Ave1 min walk
- TAANG! Record StoreRecords & music · 3834 Fifth Ave1 min walk
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- Bluestocking BooksBooks · 3817 Fifth Ave1 min walk
- Index Urban Travel ShopSpecialty · 3833 Fourth Ave2 min walk
Before you go
What are Buffalo Exchange's hours?
Buffalo Exchange is usually open Mon–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Buffalo Exchange?
Buffalo Exchange is at 3862 Fifth Ave in Hillcrest, San Diego.
Is Buffalo Exchange open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Buffalo Exchange?
The closest option for Hillcrest is Metered street parking runs along Fifth Ave and University Ave, with paid lots on Sixth Ave and Robinson Ave; check posted signs for meter hours. On Sundays the Hillcrest Farmers Market points drivers to free parking at the California DMV lot at Normal St and Lincoln Ave.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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