We made a super last-minute stop at Gaslamp Garage because we completely forgot sunscreen, and I'm honestly so glad we did! It's a pretty big store with a little bit of everything lots of cute merchandise, souvenirs, and random knickknacks. The staff was super sweet, friendly, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The store itself was a really good size and everything was laid out nicely. I also thought the pricing was pretty reasonable, especially for a touristy area. Definitely a cute little place to stop by, especially if you're in the Gaslamp and realize you forgot something or just want to pick up some last-minute souvenirs or knickknacks. Would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

I always get asked where is the best place to buy San Diego souvenirs. Besides Old Town this is one of my favorite places to go. They have a little bit of everything here. Novelties, clothes, trinkets, sunglasses. A little of everything can be had here. The store itself is huge and lots of room to explore what you want. The best part about this place is they will ship your items to anywhere you want too! The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. Don't forget to stop by or feel free to recommend this place to someone from out of town. read more

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Was walking through Sandiego downtown and found this souvenir shop. It's a large shop with so many different soveniers and branded SD jerseys . Nice location .. right in the heart of the city . Of course parking is tough here .. lots of walking up and down the streets and they have some good collection of stuffs . Service could be better . Billing can be faster too. Many of the stuff here is expensive . If we had to get a soveniers u have to search a lot to get it with a fair price .. got a couple of soveniers - magnets , etc.. quality was good though. Good shop .. 3 stars .. read more

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I stopped by the Gaslamp Garage to take a look around. They have a great selection of touristy stuff for just about everyone. The staff is friendly and welcoming and I had a great experience here. read more

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If you're looking for souvenirs while in gaslamp, this little place is a good selection. Personally I was looking for a San Diego Padres hat and found one of their city connect selections. read more

Gaslamp Garage - City connect hat - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

A huge selection of San Diego related clothing, hats, etc. Lots of Padres stuff, including some official MLB jackets at $250 each. Also some Dodgers gear (boo!) Everything is generally very expensive but presumably higher quality than found in some of the cheaper stores nearby. Service was courteous and very fast. read more

Every part of this establishment is just phenomenal. I mean seriously, between the AGM Brandon who treats everyone like a brother, the bartenders Leo & Leo who seem to be competing for most handsome guy in SD, and the rest of the staff that deserves and equal shout out but I was two distracted staring at the Leo's to remember their name, this place is truly one of the Gaslamp Quarter's hidden gems. And now let's talk about the $6 dollar burger. I mean seriously, what is this 2008? Where else can you find a great burger for less than the price of parking? Not only is the burger delicious but their menu has OPTIONS. There's no bad pick at this place. If you don't know what you want just point blindly and you'll love it. If you haven't been here come, and if you have, I'm sure I'll see you soon, because we're both coming back. My only complaint is that yelp doesn't allow a 6th star read more

Gaslamp Garage - Dani Dee on the Beat - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

While visiting the Gaslamp Quarter, we passed a gift shop called Gaslamp Garage. Since I was a tourist I wanted to go in and see what kinds of souvenirs they sold. I thought most of the prices were reasonable so I started shopping. I found a t-shirt on clearance made of soft cotton. I won't buy tshirts unless they are soft and breathable. I also purchased a San Diego shot glass and a Kissing Statue magnet. I spent about $25 on my three items. If you're looking for reasonably priced souvenirs I highly suggest you step in this well organized store. Service was also great! read more

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Looking for a souvenir shop to hit up before leaving San Diego I can tell you that this was not the place I thought we were heading for. In fact, it was not the one I had searched for at all. However, I am happy that we came here. I was able to find more than I expected. Most times when I'm in an area I like to find a shop like this to grab myself a few things to take back, sometimes I throw in there a gift or two for people I enjoy being around. I definitely found that here and encourage other people to look this spot up when in town and being a tourist. This store has a little bit of everything when you think of souvenirs. I initially came in here to grab myself a magnet as I have come to be one of those people now. I grab a magnet on all my travels to add to the fridge. Their magnet selection is huge. It's own section, completely covering a three wall alcove with variations of every type of magnet you can think of. I did browse throughout the store. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but I did end up picking up a few more things. There is an alcove in the back of the store that has their clearance items. It doesn't hurt to look through this as you may find some things here that have your name printed on them. I appreciated that they used whatever company they did for some of the souvenirs. My nephew's name is a now common name, but not a common spelling. When I found an item spelt the same way as his, I had to grab it. I thought I was done shopping, that was until I got in line to pay. This is where I stumbled upon stickers. I didn't need one, but I wanted one. My intentions was to put it on my laptop, but instead it hangs on my corkboard in my office. read more

Gaslamp Garage is a cool little souvenir shop in the Gaslamp. Primarily geared towards tourists, but we locals can find some cool stuff here too. Becky went in looking for a small wallet that would fit into her clear Padres/Petco Park approved clear purse. She needed it to be small, but cute too. She found exactly the perfect wallet for less than 10 bucks. The girl at the register was nice and helpful. read more

Neat little gift shop in the Gaslamp District. Close to our hotel and Petco Park! Walking distance to a lot of other shops!

I just bought some flip flops for my husband here and realized they were the wrong size as I was walking out. I asked to exchange them and Alan said no he couldn't do that. The system won't allow it. Total BS do not shop here. The shoes were not even used. (50 dollar flip flops) read more

This is a souvenir shop located right near the convention center. It is ok to be a tourist here. It is huge and has any type of souvenir and toy that you would want. There is metered street parking and commercial garages and lots within a reasonable walking distance. They have T-shirts, mugs, bracelets, dresses, shot glass, snow globes, sweatshirts, key chains, slippers, toys and so much more. I intentional avoided buying toys from here because I felt I could get them anywhere and probably at a better price. They have huge selections of everything and I want something that had San Diego on it. Their prices are comparable to other gift shops and the shop was pretty clean and well organized. I got a magnet, snow globe and a huge water filled penThe staff there was friendly enough. The woman that checked me out noticed that the snow globe that i had was leaking so, she asked me to get a new one. After I got the new one, she checked it and made sure that it was good before wrapping it. This is a decent souvenir shop that is located in the heart of downtown right in the touristy area that are opened relatively late and I am sure that you can find some really good deals here that would probably beat the airport. read more

Worst customer service by sheila. Priced one way, and priced another way. Said I was the first customer to ever say that.

we were kicked out within 10 minutes of walking in for "not purchasing anything." She then called security to "remove us" from the store.

Saw a cute but expensive dress and wanted to try it on. Asked a sales associate about a fitting room and he told me it was closed. Put back the bracelet I had in my hand too and walked out. Lost business by being a clothing store but not letting people try on things. read more

A really huge souvenir shop with decent gifts. They got a huge wall full of magnets (mostly $5.99) , then the regular kinda of souvenirs... keychains, bracelets, shot glasses ($6.99). They also got license plates of different states in really clean condition for $20. The selection for pins tho was really limited, but overall still a nice shop. read more

Gaslamp Garage - Huge wall o' magnets - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

I went in there just window shopping and upon looking at a shot glass and grabbing it from the display to look at a little closer, it appears that another shot glass fell off the display. Instead of acknowledging me and or asking if I was okay, one of the employees wearing a security guards directed me to the register and proceeded to charge me with no help at all. The attitude that i received from him was ridiculous. read more

Cute items, but a rip off...found better items around the corner. Check the price tags with your receipt to ensure you're charged the right price. We found discrepancies that cost us more once we were out of town. The store does not have a working phone number too. read more

Bottom Line: Perhaps the best place for San Diego souvenirs in the Gaslamp District. Sometimes a kitschy souvenir shop is fun and this place gets my vote for the best souvenir shop in the Gaslamp. It's large, clean and well organized. And they absolutely have all of the non-essentials like t-shirts, ornaments, magnets and key chains. They have stuff for men, women and kiddos. They also have a limited amount of men's and women's beach wear like trunks and cover ups. Some of the beachwear brands they carry include Roxbury for the ladies and Hurley for the dudes. They also have a good selection of the official shoe of San Diego - flip flops! read more

Gaslamp Garage - Lots of souvenirs! - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

You're just JELLY! (See what I did there hehe) @visitsandiego has THE BEST tourist shops thus far! Had to embrace the Ika life Mmmmm crunch! @dinesandiego @dinela @dineoc @sandiegomag God I love this store!!!!!!!!! Random AF GIFTS FROM THE ALIEN GODS!! read more

Gaslamp Garage - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Impressive gift shop in the heart of Gaslamp! It is much bigger than looks like (already looks big, but when you are inside, you feel like never ending!). I could not believe that I was there for at least an hour with a friend who wanted to buy some San Diego inspired, not super tacky gifts and take them to DC. Very cool shirts (beach guard type very flattering for ladies!), mugs of all kinds, and actually of great taste (you can also find the funny 'half cup' mug which is a novelty for me), inspirational books, tons of cheap yet cute jewelry beachy inspired...anything you need to pack a nice bag of souvenirs you get in here. No need to wait until reaching the airport and getting stressed. Mugs of good quality, well sealed paint and nice design for less than $10 make great gifts, I don't think you find them cheaper at the airport even at the duty free section. Shirts are around $15. Many beach hats and flip flops as well. I skipped the 'tacky' too touristy section, but other than that (hey, they have their own audience too!) I find this store a great place. If you are a convention goes, then do not look further, enjoy the nights without having to spent too much time shopping, at the Gaslamp Garage you get covered. read more

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Ugh. Your San Diego trip has come to an end and you're still in need of a momento. Perhaps it's for you, or in my case-- for the two littles I left at home. I couldn't leave the state empty handed! Luckily Gaslamp Garage came to my rescue mere hours before my red eye flight. I had been in a dozen stores throughout my trip, trying to find the perfect San Diego treasure for my five and three year olds. I honestly had lost hope. But I stumbled across Gaslamp Garage while exploring and was impressed by not only its prices but variety! The shop is jam packed and after browsing it in its entirety, I truly believe it has everything but the kitchen sink. I was impressed at how many diverse but quality items lived there. The staff wasn't overly friendly but pleasant. I left with a beautiful sparkly dolphin necklace and a van with a surf board perfect for the kiddos. They were a hit! read more

Huge gift shop in the Gaslamp area. You can find gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Good customer service too.

Needed to come home with gifts and this store fit the bill. Got two great hoodies for the kids, as well as a San Diego magnet for the fridge. Great selection and service. read more

We came from a beach town in LA to get away and have a fun weekend in Gaslamp area. We went to shop for souvenirs for Christmas presents only to hear out loud over a speaker "blue shirt and blue beanie." Mind you it was one worker, my boyfriend who was wearing the mentioned apparel and myself as well as another shopper not wearing a beanie or a blue shirt. I liked the store but this left a bad taste in my mouth. We would never steal from a store and even purchased souvenirs. Mind you we run our own small business and typically like to support local businesses. read more

I went to this store because it was a bit chilly outside and I needed a shirt to go under my hoodie. the cashier told me to leave the store because I had a bottle of water while the girl she was checking out had a Starbucks coffee and a soda. I don't like to ascribe race to certain interactions that I encounter, but there is a reason this is my fist negative review. I was extremely appalled. I don't blame the business or the owner just the girl they hired read more

i have been living here for over 10 years never had a problem (well more or less) with their all star customer service. just kidding of course. I has just gotten paid and had a bunch of money and began to pick out items for my immediate family and girlfriend before some boy came up to with me with a security jacket that was a few sizes too small for this Sir. He proceeds to tell me if i have a skateboard then get out. now mind you no one has ever said that to me especially in such a rude manner. i asked him if there was somewhere i could put my skateboard he said no you have to leave now...i was a little taken back. but remained cool, calm and collective and left their little shop. extremely rude, horrible customer service and if i was in a position and acted like that i would be fired on the spot no questions asked. i get there's a lot of problems down on that part of my neighborhood however the way this little kid went about it was worth mentioning. especially since i have spent so much money at that place since i've lived here. learn to distinguish the difference between paying patrons and people you feel necessary to l kick out. i was in too good of a mood to mention anything and i hardly EVER post on this app but that was disgusting. shame on our community's deteriorating customer service catch fade fat boy read more

Location. Location. Location. I can see why this gift store in the Gaslamp stays open. It's the perfect place to get any gifts your tourist self might need while visiting San Diego, and you're not sure where to go. And yet... there's quite a variety of stuff to be found here. From shirts, to books, to keychains, to designer sunglasses... you name it, Gaslamp Garage probably has it! I can even find myself spending an hour or so just browsing the shelves here! If you're into tchotchkes and knickknacks, or just window shopping for affordable gifts, Gaslamp Garage is your place. read more

You can spend a lot of time in this store. They have such cute things, reasonably priced souvenirs, as well as cute novelty gifts. The staff and here are really friendly, as well. read more

Gaslamp Garage - Front of store, on corner - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

I agree with the other yelpers. This is the spot for tourists. But, they do have cute random urban outfitters style stuff. i.e. Pink adhesive mustaches, essential for any pub crawl. They have everything here from team gear to branded surf apparel. Plus, it's easy to get to on the corner of 5th and K. read more

As a tourist gift shop this place works out nicely and has an amazing selection. San Diego magnets, key chains, shot glasses, pens, bottle openers, snacks, T-shirts, etc etc. They have an impressive wall-o-magnets in the back with about anything you can imagine. I picked up a car with a surf board on top magnet and a magnet for a friend that says "My friend went to San Diego and all I got was this lousy magnet." I thought it was perfect because it really is a crap magnet. All the goodies aside I was put off by the store clerks. I asked where I could find a public bathroom and being a tourist and not knowing any better I was directed by the jokester shop keeper down some alley where there were no bathrooms. And I noticed when one girl asked if they had "gum or something like that" the clerk just said "No." This while I was staring right at gum and mints. So either the guy didn't know jack crap about his store or he was just being an ass for the sake of being an ass. In any case if you're a tourist you should stop by and buy up before hitting the airport souvenir stand prices. read more

I always come here for my magnets! I have a thing where I buy a magnet every time I go out of town from LA and I've bought 3 from here for the last 3 times I've been back to SD. They have a huge corner filled with magnets for ~$5. They're also dog friendly so your pup(s) can walk in the store with you! read more

Visited this store post COVID during a girls trip to San Diego. The store is very clean, not crowded and has a good amount of merchandise to choose from. Customer service was friendly and helpful. When I checked out at the register, the staff thanked me for spending as much as I did because sales have gone down since COVID. I went back the next day to buy more stuff! read more

False Advertising! Their sign read "Hoodies $19.99" yet there was not any in hand. The real price is $24.99. I spoke with one employee ee a young girl who couldn't explain it then after I found one I was interested in I inquired with Tom another eMployee who appeared to be in charge. His response was rude and he lacked customer service! It was clear this was bait and hook. Just go up the street to Best if Gaslamp store they have the same hoodies and T-shirts for about 4 dollars less and the owner their is very sweet. Ask for Asma the owner there. You'll get a much better deal and great excellent service! read more

Gaslamp Garage - Hoodies - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is gunna be interesting... x_x I got some clothes here since i forgot to pack a few things...For Gaslamp Garage they do personalized souvenirs...so this would be the best place to grab a quick gift for a friend/family...privately owned gift shop on gaslamp...that also sells a decent amount of clothes.... seem to have more standardized gift items! read more

We went in to browse, we were followed around the whole store by a very obvious lp. It was a little rude, and a lot annoying. I understand they have to watch for thieves, but try not to make shoppers feel uncomfortable, and that is what she did. We aren't thugs, or shop lifters, so it was extra annoying. We aren't from around here, so we won't be back for sure but if we lived near we wouldn't ever go back. read more

I really like this store, it is conveniently located in the Gaslamp district of San Diego. If you are staying in the area, it's a great place to stop in for souvenirs and items you might have forgotten to pack. The staff is never overly friendly but that's not a big deal for me here. Prices are fair for the area. The selection of items they sell is pretty wide, phone plugs, summer flip flops, some clothing items, mugs, etc... I feel like their inventory is a cut above your typical tourist trap gift shop. I recommend this store for your quick needs when in the area. I suppose one thing that could put my review at a 5 would be to offer some food items as well. read more

Gaslamp Garage - Convenient location in the Quarter. - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Store has a little bit of everything. We came in to buy some souvenirs and items for the kids back home. Souvenir magnets, shirts and shot glasses to Oakley sunglasses, Nixon watches and stance socks. Located right across the Hilton Gas Lamp. The employee even recommend a great breakfast spot for us to eat at. read more

Gaslamp Garage - Front entrance. - Department Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Cool little shop on the strip. It was one of the only shops open on new years day bright and early. Has everything you need as a tourist.