Rummage Sales in San Diego, CA

Rummage sales in San Diego: local guide

Best neighborhoods: North Park · South Park · University Heights · Kensington · Point Loma · La Mesa (suburb)

Permit rules: San Diego allows up to four garage sales per address per year, each up to two consecutive days, with no permit required.

When to go: Year-round weather, but Saturday-morning sales (7–11 a.m.) avoid the marine-layer haze that often lingers until 10 a.m. near the coast.

Frequently asked

What time do San Diego yard sales open?

7 a.m. is common — coastal sellers sometimes start at 6:30 to beat the morning gloom and the heat that settles in by noon inland.

Are there permit limits in San Diego?

Yes — four per address per year, each up to two days. The fifth sale in a year would require a temporary commercial permit.