Pawn shops in San Diego, CA.

San Diego pawn shops serve a large military population from Pendleton, Miramar, and 32nd Street Naval Station, with steady demand in National City, El Cajon, and City Heights. Compare specialties and ratings across the directory here.

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Express Pawn

4.5 · 310 reviews

With over 40 years of experience and nine San Diego locations, Express Pawn is the leading high-end pawn operation in the region, specializing in discreet collateral loans on luxury assets.

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(619) 690-4444 View details

CashCo Pawn

4.4 · 220 reviews

San Diego's highly-rated independent pawn shop with multiple locations, known for friendly staff and fair prices on electronics, jewelry, and tools.

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(619) 280-7296 View details
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San Diego pawn shop FAQ.

How many pawn shops are in San Diego, CA?

PawnGuru lists 17 verified pawn shops and buy/sell stores in San Diego, California. Each listing includes address, phone, and, where available, hours, specialties, and aggregated customer ratings.

What is the best-rated pawn shop in San Diego?

Based on aggregated customer reviews, Cass Street Trading Co. & Music Inc. is currently the highest-rated pawn shop in San Diego on PawnGuru with a 5.0-star rating across 10 reviews.

Do pawn shops in San Diego offer loans?

Yes. Pawn shops in San Diego, like anywhere in California, offer collateral-based short-term loans. You bring in an item of value, they lend you a fraction of its resale price, and you can redeem the item by repaying the loan plus interest within the state-mandated loan term.

What do I need to pawn something in San Diego?

You need (1) valid government-issued photo ID — this is required by California law and federal anti-theft regulations, (2) the item in working, presentable condition, and (3) proof of ownership where applicable (receipts, titles, certificates). Most San Diego pawn shops also prefer you to be 18 or older.