San Diego shops accepting new brands, makers & designers

Pangaea Outpost

Multi-merchant marketplace of about 70 independent shops in a 12,000 sq ft building in Pacific Beach.

Heads up: Paid program: rent of $100-$3,000 a month depending on size and location, plus 17% commission.

Pigment

Design-minded gift, home and plant shop that began in 2007 as a gallery for local artists; many vendors are local artists.

Heads up: No terms or criteria are published.

Mysterious Galaxy

Genre-fiction bookstore: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, YA and middle grade.

Heads up: Novels in their core genres only.

The Book Catapult

Independent neighborhood bookstore in South Park.

Heads up: No Amazon-published (or Amazon subsidiary) books.

Crystals & Jewelry Emporium

Pacific Beach crystal and jewelry shop that also sells through live Instagram sales.

Heads up: Mainly crystals and resale.

Day to Day Collective

Multi-vendor marketplace in Little Italy (started in North Park) where independent designers, local makers and emerging brands each curate their own display.

Heads up: The only process is a contact-form subject option; no fees or terms are published.

Gallery at Land's End

Small frame shop and gift shop in Pacific Beach selling locally made, handcrafted goods.

Heads up: San Diego County makers only, and no reselling.

The Museum Store at California Center for the Arts, Escondido

Museum store at the Center Museum carrying handcrafted items and locally designed objects by regional contemporary artists and makers.

Heads up: Local San Diego artists and vendors only.

THE MUSEUM STORE at Oceanside Museum of Art

Museum store with original work by exhibiting artists, artisan goods from local makers, OMA merch, jewelry and books. Free to enter.

Heads up: The only process is an email address; no terms are published.

Willow

Locally owned, maker-based shop in Ocean Beach with one-of-a-kind gifts, functional art and home decor.

Heads up: No terms are published.

Our Story

North Park shop with a vendor program for outside brands and makers.

Heads up: The form is the only published detail; no terms, criteria or product focus.

TABOO STUDIO

Jewelry studio and shop in Mission Hills representing contemporary art-jewelry makers for over 25 years.

Heads up: They contact you only if your work fits, and review can take several weeks.

Vervor Shop

Ocean Beach shop of locally made work by 330+ artists, from wall art and ceramics to jewelry, clothing, toys and furniture. Nothing mass-produced.

Heads up: No terms published.

Artelexia

Mexican-inspired gift, home and craft shop in North Park.

Heads up: Samples aren't accepted at the store, and items left there for review won't be considered.

Oceanside Art Collective

Curated creative space in downtown Oceanside combining local makers' retail with art workshops and community events.

Heads up: Paid tiers: $30 or $50 a month shelf rent; the $0 tier needs a 7-hour shift.

CoLabCrafts

Gift shop, boutique and workshop space on Grand Avenue selling handmade goods from 50+ local makers.

Heads up: No terms are published.

Thread Spun

Sustainable lifestyle boutique in Encinitas with ethically made apparel, home goods, beauty and gifts, plus maker workshops.

Heads up: High volume of submissions; don't be discouraged if you don't hear back quickly.

Refill Pantry SD

Latina-owned plastic-free refill shop in Clairemont selling home, cleaning, beauty, pet and kids' essentials.