Vinyl Radar · San Diego
The best record stores in San Diego
14 independent shops, ranked by the collectors who dig them — every one 4.8★ or higher on Google.
14 stores · 4.8 avg · 100% independent
San Diego's independent record shops — the 14 highest-rated in the city, ranked by real Google reviews from the diggers who shop them. 14 shops worth planning a day around.
All 14 stores on the map
Every shop in this guide, plotted across San Diego — tap any pin to open that store's full profile.
- 1Spin Records
- 2Vinyl Junkies Record shack
- 3Lou's Records
- 4Re-Animated Records
- 5Folk Arts Rare Records
- 6Record City
- 7M-Theory Music
- 8FeeLIT
- 9Dr. Freecloud's Record Store
- 10Normal Records
- 11Red Brontosaurus Records
- 12East County Vinyl
- 13Beat Box Records
- 14San Diego Vintage Collectables- Open By Appointment
Where to dig — the 14 stores
Each store below has its rating, area and how to get there. All 14 are independent and 4.8★ or higher on Google — tap any store for its full profile with opening hours, what you'll find and what visitors mention.
Spin Records
Full profile →Record store in Grand Ave, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 448 Google reviews.
Vinyl Junkies Record shack
Full profile →Record store in Fern St, San Diego — rated 4.8/5 across 446 Google reviews.
Lou's Records
Full profile →Record store in N Coast Hwy 101, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 443 Google reviews.
Re-Animated Records
Full profile →Record store in La Mesa Blvd, San Diego — rated 4.8/5 across 386 Google reviews.
Folk Arts Rare Records
Full profile →Record store in University Ave, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 319 Google reviews.
Record City
Full profile →Record store in Midway Dr Ste j, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 308 Google reviews.
M-Theory Music
Full profile →Record store in W Washington St, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 290 Google reviews.
FeeLIT
Full profile →Record store in E St, San Diego — rated 4.8/5 across 211 Google reviews.
Dr. Freecloud's Record Store
Full profile →Record store in Garfield Ave, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 201 Google reviews.
Normal Records
Full profile →Record store in 15th St Unit 102, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 168 Google reviews.
Red Brontosaurus Records
Full profile →Record store in N Park Way, San Diego — rated 4.7/5 across 141 Google reviews.
East County Vinyl
Full profile →Record store in El Cajon Blvd, San Diego — rated 4.8/5 across 126 Google reviews.
Beat Box Records
Full profile →Record store in Logan Ave, San Diego — rated 4.8/5 across 88 Google reviews.
San Diego Vintage Collectables- Open By Appointment
Full profile →Record store in Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego — rated 5.0/5 across 88 Google reviews.
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