Surplus and clothing shops in San Diego, California?

August 2, 2007 10:17 AM

I'll be in San Diego, CA next week. I'd like your recommendations for military/industrial/aerospace surplus shops. I would also appreciate any clues on clothing retailers (is there an H&M or equivalent?).

Bonus points if it's located near downtown, so I can walk.

posted by fake to travel & transportation (5 comments total)

Downtown San Diego isn't a good place to find bargains or any kind of surplus/warehouse shopping these days, but there's an old surplus store in North Park, near the intersection of 30th and University. It's not walking distance, but it is near bus (but not trolley) lines and has lots of cheap stuff:

Bargain Center Surplus
3015 North Park Way
posted by stefanie at 12:45 PM on August 2, 2007

They just put an H & M in at the Irvine Spectrum Center, if you're in the mood to drive an hour and a half from downtown San Diego.
posted by The World Famous at 1:39 PM on August 2, 2007

Industrial Liquidators. Just what it sounds like. Not downtown, sorry.
posted by RikiTikiTavi at 2:49 PM on August 2, 2007

Thank you all for the recommendations. I understand the downtown issue now, and I'm open to suggestions anywhere in the area.
posted by fake at 3:56 PM on August 2, 2007

K-Surplus, is just a few minutes south of downtown in National City. It's right near where they re-fit all the navy ships, so there are a few other places right near by.
posted by snsranch at 4:06 PM on August 2, 2007