DIY surfboard-making studio and retail shop that offers classes in surfboard shaping and glassing.
Their Shaper Studios Membership plan offers unlimited access to their shaping bays, professional shaping tools, and templates. Plus a huge selection of custom glassing and artwork options. Bring your own digital logo or choose from their fine resin color work.

Located in the heart of the Hillcrest neighborhood and just a few steps from the iconic Hillcrest sign. Hillcrest is one of the oldest, trendiest, and most diverse neighborhoods in in San Diego and was named one of the top 10 great neighborhoods in the country. You’re sure to find some treasures in this Buffalo Exchange outpost.

Alternative retail shop and art gallery specializing in taxidermy, zines, feminist art, and handmade goods.

Husband-and-wife owned shop with a focus on art, design, gifts and home goods, from furniture to flora. Also offering workshops ranging from calligraphy, watercolor, paper flower making and more.

Vintage store with a range of fashions from the 1950s to the early 1990s, plus gently worn current clothing.

Boutique shop carrying menswear and accessories inspired by Hawaii, including boardshorts & sunglasses.

Women’s boutique selling trendy and fashionable clothes and accessories with locations in North Park and La Jolla Bird Rock.

Voted best record store in San Diego for 11 years in a row and counting. Specializing in Indie Rock and also stocking hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, metal/punk, blues, garage, psych, folk, world, and electronic.

Since 1980 this old school record shop has been selling everything from a unique mix of used and new vinyl, CD’s, and cassettes as well as turntables. Plus the occasional history making live event.