San Diego home goods & design shops accepting makers
These 12 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 12 shops
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.
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.
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.
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.
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