Vintage · Hillcrest
Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store
on Hillcrest, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Charity thrift store and donation center selling clothing, housewares and collectibles, with proceeds supporting Father Joe's Villages homeless services.

Hours
- Monday
- 10am–7pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–7pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–7pm
- Thursday
- 10am–7pm
- Friday
- 10am–7pm
- Saturday
- 10am–7pm
- Sunday
- 10am–6pm
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).
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Hillcrest →- Sir and SonMenswear · 1475 University Ave1 min walk
- HUMANITY! Hillcrest Lifestyle BoutiqueBoutiques · 1435 University Ave1 min walk
- Oates GeneralGifts · 1625 University Ave1 min walk
- Footnote BooksBooks · 1627 University Ave1 min walk
- Goodwill Store & Donation CenterVintage · 1219 University Ave5 min walk
- Design/One ModernFurniture · 3789½ Park Blvd6 min walk
Before you go
What are Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store's hours?
Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store?
Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store is at 1457 University Ave in Hillcrest, San Diego.
Is Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift Store?
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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