The LocalCardShopsNearMe directory lists 25 verified card shops in San Diego, California. The best-rated of them carries a perfect 5.0 across 72 Google reviews. These are the shops local collectors use for sports cards, Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed wax, graded singles, and group breaks.
This guide ranks the highest-rated card shops in San Diego by verified Google review score and explains what each one offers. For the complete, filterable list of every card shop in San Diego — with addresses, hours, and services — see the San Diego card shop directory.
Top-rated card shops in San Diego
These are the highest-rated card shops in San Diego, ranked by verified Google review score. Ratings reflect data at the time of writing — tap any shop for current details, hours, and directions.
Honey Hole Collectibles
A perfect 5.0 rating across 72 verified Google reviews. This shop on Park Plz carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Dhampire Toys and Collectibles
A perfect 5.0 rating across 17 verified Google reviews. This shop on Market Street carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
San Ysidro Games Too
A 4.9 rating across 150 verified Google reviews. This location on Border Village Road carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
TITO RICKS GARAGE/CAFE
A 4.9 rating across 55 verified Google reviews. The store on Imperial Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
Retro Held Games & TCG
37 verified reviews at a 4.9 rating. The store on Glacier Avenue carries singles, sealed wax, and supplies for collectors. See full details »
How to choose a card shop in San Diego
With 25 shops in San Diego, it pays to match the store to what you collect. Chasing singles for a set or a player run? Look for a shop with a deep singles case rather than one built mainly around sealed product.
Ripping sealed wax or joining group breaks is a different trip — check a shop's listing for current-year boxes and whether it runs live or recorded breaks. If you are selling cards or a whole collection, look for the shops tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards sleeved so they can make a fair offer.
For grading, you do not have to open a PSA, BGS, or SGC account yourself. Many San Diego shops are authorized grading drop-off centers that bundle submissions and handle the shipping — ask about turnaround and pricing before you go.
Card shows and events near San Diego
Card shows are where California collectors find dealers, deals, and grail cards all in one room. Browse our directory of upcoming card shows and events across the US and Canada to plan your next show near San Diego.
See all 25 shops: this guide covers the highest-rated stores. For the complete, filterable directory of card shops in San Diego — with addresses, hours, and services for every shop — visit the San Diego card shop directory.
Frequently asked questions
How many card shops are in San Diego?
San Diego has 25 verified card shops listed in the LocalCardShopsNearMe directory. This guide highlights the highest-rated. The full list with addresses, hours, and services is on the San Diego directory page.
What is the best-rated card shop in San Diego?
Honey Hole Collectibles is among the highest-rated card shops in San Diego, holding a 5.0-star rating across 72 verified Google reviews. The other shops in this guide also rank among San Diego's best by review score — compare them in the list above.
Where can I get cards graded (PSA, BGS, SGC) in San Diego?
Many San Diego card shops act as grading drop-off centers, bundling PSA, BGS, and SGC submissions and handling shipping so you do not need your own account. Look for the grading tag on the shop listings, and call ahead for current turnaround times and pricing.
What do card shops in San Diego buy?
Most San Diego shops buy singles, sealed wax, vintage cardboard, graded slabs, and whole collections — across sports cards, Pokemon, Magic, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Look for listings tagged for buying and selling, and bring your cards in protective sleeves for the best offer.