Whenever we're in Oceanside, we make a point to stop by Ransack. It's one of those shops that's…read moreimpossible to leave empty-handed. The selection is incredibly well curated, with the perfect mix of vintage, western wear, and unique accessories. Over the years, my husband has picked up some of his all-time favorite beanies here, and I've found everything from vintage Levi's to a fabulous furry purple jacket that still gets compliments. Every visit feels like a treasure hunt. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the owner is truly one of my favorite people. You can tell how much care and personality goes into the shop. If you're in Oceanside and love vintage, don't miss Ransack. It's a gem and one of our favorite stops every time we're in town.

Cool atmosphere at first. The customer service ruined it all…read more My friends and I came in to look around and see what the store had to offer in terms of clothes and antiques. While we were browsing, the lady at the front kept hovering over us as if we were trying to steal something. It was obvious enough that we actually started laughing about it. Combined with how incredibly expensive everything was, we decided not to buy anything. We did use the photo booth a couple of times, which has about a 3 and 1/2 minute processing time. While waiting for our photos to print and looking through them together, we sat on the couch. There was no one else in the store, and we weren't being loud, rude, or causing any problems. Despite that, we were rudely told the couch was only for customers trying on clothes. Didn't know the couch was a dressing room. It felt unnecessary considering we were simply waiting for the photos we had just paid for and were about to leave. The store has a cool concept, but the customer service made it feel unwelcoming. Greet every customer with kindness. Not everyone who walks into your store is out to get you.

If you drove by this place, you'd never guess what's hiding inside. From the outside it looks like…read moreit's all furniture, but don't be fooled. Head to the back and you'll find a beautifully curated selection of thrifted gems, from clothes to accessories to unique finds, all at really reasonable prices. This has become one of my favorite Saturday afternoon rituals in Oside. There's just something about the hunt, the vibe, and the little surprises you find every time. Lisa is the best. So kind, welcoming, and a big part of what makes this place feel special. Pro tip, follow them on Instagram so you can keep up with their sales. If you love thrifting and hidden gems, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

Estate Sale Warehouse is one of my absolute favorite places to shop. It is a brick and mortar store…read morefilled with items from estate buyouts and donations, and the selection is always interesting. You never know what you are going to find, and the prices are consistently incredible. Todd, the owner, is genuinely one of the nicest, most down to earth people you will meet. He truly wants to help everyone and it trickles down to his team. They make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. The employees are amazing as well. It feels like a family atmosphere, not just a store. Everyone is friendly, remembers your name, and goes out of their way to help. They have even offered to carry items out to my car, which you just do not see very often anymore. This place is a gem. Great deals, great people, and an all around great experience every time. Highly recommend. Twenty billion stars out of 5.

Love love love shopping vintage here! They consistently have a great selection of items across…read morewomen's and men's. I buy the bulk of my jeans here and have gotten great sweaters, jackets and dresses. The clothes are nicely organized and they only buy/sell things in good shape. I'm shocked that several reviews complain about staff. I go here a few times a month and have always had friendly, helpful staff. I think you get what you put out. This is my thrift store go to.

Came to Captain's Helm for the 2nd time and they have some serious treasures and you don't have to…read moredig too hard, like you do at other thrift shops. I personally LOVE that everything is organized by color! My reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is just that the price points are a little higher then some other places I frequent, and they have a mix of thrift and new merch, but it's hard to tell which is which.

The shop was very cute & clean! Krista was very helpful & super friendly! 10/10 recommend!read more

The store wasn't very big. Pretty small and not a lot in the way of selection. The staff was very…read morepleasant.

The Owner is straight up rude... As me and my sister were strolling through the store. We made a…read morefew jokes here and there as putting down our stuff handling the objects we would like to purchase with care. The owner treating us like little children... Once we yet again picked up an object he said "this is not a toy store, be respectful" we then replied "we are grown adults. I'm pretty sure we know." Then he looked at us rolling his eyes, it made it very uncomfortable to even continue are shopping... Will never come back again......

Was in here the other day and came across a lamp they were selling for $199. This lamp was not…read morevintage. It is an IKEA lamp available at IKEA for $70, but being sold here for $199. A 284% markup because they thought it would pass as vintage. I can't imagine what else they're trying to mark up and pass off as vintage. As soon as I saw that lampshade I walked out. What a rip off. Good luck to anyone shopping here.

Sorry to see this thrift store close down! I enjoyed donating items for sale to to help the…read moreanimals! Thanks for making a difference in Oceanside!

BEST thrift shop in San Diego, but they are closing. I found incredible deals there. Wish I knew…read moretheir sources.

Grand opening slated for April 6th, but came to look around today, April 3rd. There are a decent…read moreamount of vintage items with enough space for more vendors to rent space and set up. I believe the owners husband was the gentleman manning the register and greeted us upon entry. Nothing was purchased as I was only there to browse around.

This new store has a very cute collection of items that people would actually like to buy. I bought…read morea gold necklace and a hand poured soy candle. And as a bonus, it's not overpriced like other similar stores. The people who work there are also very friendly.