My favorite record store in San Diego.I adore stopping by and digging through all of the crates…read morethat are filled with plenty of records for fans of any genre.Today was the second time I chose it as my RSD destination and I want to express endless gratitude to the owner and his dad.Amazing people run this place, very caring and friendly, never had a bad interaction of all the times I visited.We were kindly instructed about their policies and offered delicious muffins and coffee/hot chocolate. Just absolutely sweetest people doing what they love and spreading joy among many music collectors. I got everything I came for as well as my friend. So so happy I found Flimzy's and always recommend them to people looking for vinyl records in the city!

8/13/26 My daughter and I were holding vinyls to purchase. I was going to spend approximately…read more$140. The employee was so rude and inappropriate in front of my 15 year old daughter we put away the vinyls and left. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. WARNING!!

A pretty cool spot for collectors to crate dive and look for vinyls, CDs, cassettes, movies (DVD…read moreand Blu Rays) and video games. Staff were very nice and friendly. Very small space though, so the aisles are super close together and a lot of the merch is in boxes/crates on top of each other. Everything is $2 which is amazing, so if you've got the time, drop by!

**before reading, keep in mind this store seems to change regularly. For example, the review from a…read moreyear ago with photos, looks nothing like it did today lol. My review is based on the date I visited (11/2/25)** Super super cool and unique store with so so many DVDs, records, CDs, etc.! Especially considering each item is only $2, and there are some incredible finds! For example, most thrift stores in my experience sell DVDS for $3-$6 each and tv show boxed sets (like singular seasons) for $5-$12 each. Again, everything here is just $2 each, even those boxed set finds! Keep in mind, at least as of today, this place is overflowing with items. I highly recommend wearing a mask and gloves because it is DUSTY and some you can tell are clearly originally from smoker homes and reek of cigarettes. The back rooms are very tight with no air flow. The walkways right now are VERY narrow. There is no way any kind of mobility device or crutches could get through there. Not even close. I am also a thin individual and had a hard time squeezing through the walk ways. Unfortunately, a fat individual would not be able to walk through them, which is all disappointing because everyone should get a chance to check this place out! You can't even get to some of the DVDs because they are in boxes that are piled about 6 or 7 high and maybe 5 or 6 boxes deep. I'm sure I could have found even more if it was in a bigger space where I could have reached 80% of the merchandise! I do not recommend going in here if you are claustrophobic (I am, and had to just keep thinking of what my route out would be to ease my anxiety) or if you have any trauma around hoarding. It honestly looks like a legitimate hoarder's home in here. The closer you get to the bathroom (where the clothes are kept), the more little fruit fly-type of bugs you come across, which is pretty gross. The bathroom itself is also filled with things, and I imagine it's a bit hazardous to be back there . There is no way for things to really properly dry because there aren't windows in the bathroom and it's filled with things. I just don't fully trust there isn't some mold starting to grow near the clothes/in the bathroom I highly recommend this business get more shelving instead of just stacking so that people can find more of their items, or somehow expand to a bigger space....or wait for much more to be sold before getting any new items maybe a de-humidifier as well, and keeping items out of the bathroom. I also can't imagine what would happen if an earthquake happened or a fire broke out in here. I think all the customers would be trapped All in all, I still plan to go back to this place because there are just so many good finds for so cheap!

Racist owner! Not a…read moreBIPOC-friendly space. Walking into this store felt like stepping back in time. At first, it seemed quaint and charming, but that's not it at all. From the moment I walked in, all eyes were on me. I saw something cool and decided to take a picture, and immediately I heard the owner yell, "No pictures allowed." As I continued browsing, the owner kept her eyes on me the entire time, as if she had never seen someone brown before. I caught her staring at me repeatedly. Finally, she told me I had to leave because they were about to close. I asked, "When do you close? It's 1:14 PM." She responded, "We close at 1:24 PM. We close when we want--we don't work for a corporation." I took that as a clear message of, "Get out of this racist lady store." As I was checking out, I brought a Black gospel record to the counter. Looking at the album cover, the owner said, "Huh, that's a funny-looking picture." The cover featured Black gospel artists. As I was paying, some white customers began walking in. I let them know the store was closing at 1:24, and from the back of the store the owner yelled, "We'll be back open later," directly contradicting what she had just told me. What confirmed it for me was that when I drove back by around 1:40 PM, the front door was still wide open and customers were still walking into the store. Racism still alive and well in SD.

This isn't a place for casual browsers or trendy tastes. If you're here to sip coffee, take…read morepictures, and hunt for modern pop hits--respectfully, this isn't for you (and you'll feel it from across the room). This record shop is a time capsule, rooted in the 1970s, steeped in soul, and echoing with culture. The merchandise displayed on the walls and shelves are so priceless and rich in musical, theatric, and San Diegan history that they're not for sale--no matter the price. (I've asked lol) The records lining these shelves aren't just music--they're history. From rock to jazz, comedy & poetry, Disney soundtracks to local San Diego bands, it's a treasure hunt that gives you a THRILL. --first come, first served. What's here today might be gone tomorrow. Every vinyl is an Original Press--no reprints, no knockoffs. Each one hand-picked by the owner, preserved with passion, and waiting for someone who truly gets it. This isn't just a record shop. It's a legacy. THIS is true musical passion.

Located inside Liberty Public Market, small stall nestled between food stalls, limited selection…read moredue to the small footprint. Staff was friendly and attentive. Prices were as expected from a shop inside a touristy location.

Every record we have purchased here has come scratched up. The record skips like crazy. It was…read moretaken directly out of the sleeve and placed delicately onto the record player as normal upon coming home. There should be no reason our records should be playing like this. Wasted $125 on records that cant even play. Especially with the emphasis of ALL SALES FINAL the guy working kept emphasizing to us multiple times. That should've been our first clue. We wont be returning to this record store ever again. ​

Love this shop, it's selection, and it's participation in the community. By far and away the best…read morespot for punk and hardcore vinyl, a rarity at most other spots in the city. Prices are fair, they're open to trade in, and generally just really kind with their time.

A smaller record store, with a high focus on punk and related genres. From what I saw, it was a…read moregood selection (if you collect that kind of thing.) They also have some guitars for sale, which caught my eye as they were all in great condition.

I love that this store has CDs. I'm trying to build up my old CD collection and found some 90s gems…read morehere. $5.00 per CD.

Great little record store to check out while in San Diego. Located in the cool area of El Barrio…read morewhich has a bunch of cool local shops and restaurants to explore and support. Based off the collection they seem to focus in soul, funk, r&b, and hip hop, but you can find pretty much every genre of music here. They have a price range for every budget including some rare hard to find gems to $2 records. I had fun digging here and the staff was friendly and helpful. Whenever I travel it is my mission to find a local record shop and support and you should put Beat Box on your list during your next visit to San Diego. Send me a DM and I can always make recommendations for any city. Enjoy!!

Wonderful ocean nostalgia thrift store. looking for lowered powered surf gear, records, vintage…read moreclothing, analog real stuff that works.

I didn't plan on buying anything, but I couldn't resist and ended up leaving with a vintage shirt…read moreand a vinyl record. The shop is a small, charming spot filled with vintage treasures from the '60s to the '90s--original vinyl records, vintage clothing, jewelry, music books, skateboards, surfboards, and other nostalgic finds. It's the kind of place where you can spend time browsing and discovering hidden gems.

lol I've been here so many times. I'm surprised I'm just now writing a review. My favorite vinyl…read moreshop ever. And I've been to a lot all over the world. Probably bought 10-15 from him now. They are always perfect. I once got a teddy pendergrass album for $10 and will forever be thankful for that find! The owner is knowledgeable & literally knows what his buyers will like. Every time I come in, he has stuff on hold for his regulars and reaches out to them to come by and get the tape or vinyl. He's the real deal. I bring all my vinyl loving friends here! & will continue to do so.

This place is small and cozy. From the entrance, the disapproving Homer Simpson made me laugh - for…read moreit was cute. Customer service was amazing - a guy who works there offered me water and answered my relentless questions. I had a lot of fun through the small exchange. Their cassette collection leans towards the 90s and 2000s, which I'm not complaining. I thought the price point would be expensive for these vintage finds, but they are so cheap ($5 for The Beach Boys and $9 for Pink Floyd). The dominant genres are alternative and rap. I didn't look too deep into their vinyl records but they got a good mixture of current mainstream to hip hop mainstream - from Daniel Caesar to Vanilla Ice (good stuff). They also have CDs, pins, and vintage shirts. I didn't dig through the CDs and pins, but their curated shirts are pretty top-notch - from Ralp Lauren to 80s Nike (designs look like they were out of MTV during their neon days). The prices are a bit pricey ($30ish). One thing I thought that was very interesting is the bowls made out of discarded vinyl records. It's the coolest thing I have ever seen.