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The 9 Best Antique Stores in San Diego

By Hannah George By Hannah George | February 17, 2024 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty, Feature, Shop, Shops from Gifts, Features, Watches & Jewlery, Style, Style & Beauty Feature, culture, Watches & Jewelry, style and beauty, Featured, Lifestyle Feature, Style & Beauty, Trends, Community, Guide, City Life, Guides,

If you’re looking for unique items with character, check out the best antique stores in San Diego.

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Ark Antiques

La Jolla’s Ark Antiques entices patrons with its finely curated collections of English, American, European and Asian showpieces, housed within a historic setting that exudes antiquarian charm. With every purchase, know you’re making a difference—proceeds benefit a number of small animal rescue organizations.

Bad Madge & Co.

In between South Park and Burlingame, Bad Madge—voted one of the best vintage stores in the United States—welcomes vintage enthusiasts and sustainability believers to take a look inside. From retro resale clothing and accessories to a small collection of on-trend items, Bad Madge offers a little bit of something for everyone during their shopping experience.

Klassik Design

Enter an eclectic wonderland specialized in midcentury finds—like a 1950s Murano bubble glass paperweight shaped like an apple—in Little Italy. Klassik Design opened in 2000, importing handpicked furniture and artifacts from across Europe and beyond into an incredible 4,000-square-foot showroom that is a must-see for all antique lovers.

For antique enthusiasts, Kurtz Street Vintage Marketplace should be at the top of your list. The expansive space houses a variety of unique vendors selling everything from midcentury furniture to one-of-a-kind jewelry. Located in Old Town, this is one of the area’s largest antique marketplaces and is the perfect spot to get lost in for an afternoon.

Lemon Grove Antique Mall

This unsuspecting antique mall is a treasure trove of antique goods, with numerous vendors specializing in trinkets, glassware, toys, books and more. You’re guaranteed to walk away with a unique vintage piece that will last a lifetime.

Mission Gallery Antiques

Located in Hillcrest, Mission Gallery Antiques offers hand-chosen treasures like a French silver mechanical pepper mill and a 1930s blue Chinese Peking rug—both fit for modern decor while keeping a charming vintage feel. Novice and seasoned collectors delight in this hidden San Diego gem that's perfect for one-of-a-kind home accents.

Nikki & Co. Fine Jewelers

At Nikki & Co. in Downtown San Diego, discover jewelry pieces across decades and designs. Browse glass cases filled with Art Deco rings, Victorian lockets and midcentury modern bangles. If antique timepieces are your thing, peruse the array of pocket watches and rare vintage Rolexes, or bring in your own for a Swiss timepiece cleaning or overhaul.

Oceanside Antiques and Collectibles

Oceanside Antiques and Collectibles houses goods from over 60 vendors, from porcelain figurines and glassware to clothing and wooden furnishings. Whether you’re searching for Art Deco baubles or midcentury pieces, this 8,400-square-foot trove of unique items has the missing piece to transform your house into a home.

Sea Hive Station

Housing local artisans and goods in a 23,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor area, Sea Hive Station has it all, from modern goods to vintage finds. Over 150 vendors and small businesses fill the space with their curated collections—and on the second Sunday of each month, shop for something with a little bit of character during the vintage-only outdoor market.


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