Vintage · Hillcrest
Goodwill Store & Donation Center
on Hillcrest, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Large thrift store on University Ave for pre-owned clothing, furniture and housewares, with daily donation drop-off from 9am to 6pm.

Hours
- Monday
- 9am–8pm
- Tuesday
- 9am–8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am–8pm
- Thursday
- 9am–8pm
- Friday
- 9am–8pm
- Saturday
- 9am–8pm
- Sunday
- 9am–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).
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Hillcrest →- Dirty Dog's & MeowSpecialty · 1040 University Ave, Ste B1132 min walk
- The UnOpticalSpecialty · 1010 University Ave, Ste C1093 min walk
- HUMANITY! Hillcrest Lifestyle BoutiqueBoutiques · 1435 University Ave4 min walk
- Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift StoreVintage · 1457 University Ave5 min walk
- Sir and SonMenswear · 1475 University Ave5 min walk
- Oates GeneralGifts · 1625 University Ave6 min walk
Before you go
What are Goodwill Store & Donation Center's hours?
Goodwill Store & Donation Center is usually open Mon–Sat 9am–8pm, Sun 9am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Goodwill Store & Donation Center?
Goodwill Store & Donation Center is at 1219 University Ave in Hillcrest, San Diego.
Is Goodwill Store & Donation Center open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 9am–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Goodwill Store & Donation Center?
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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