The pac-rat

The pac-rat A Hip Vintage Store. Hours of Operation are 10:00-5:00pm Everyday. We buy sell and trade. Hours of operation are 10:00-5:00

A unique 2nd hand store.We carry a wide variety of used surfboards, vintage clothing, jewelry, bicycles and much more. Buy Sell Trade
26 years in business

Lots of Inventory @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente for Stagecoach and Coachella
03/27/2026

Lots of Inventory @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente for Stagecoach and Coachella

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Great ideas @ The Pac-Rat for Stagecoach and Coachella
03/27/2026

Great ideas @ The Pac-Rat for Stagecoach and Coachella

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Happy Tuesday from Calafia State Beach 🏖️ We are closed Tuesdays through the winter 😊
01/20/2026

Happy Tuesday from Calafia State Beach 🏖️ We are closed Tuesdays through the winter 😊

Lyla Rose came into The Pac-Rat in San Clemente today ❤️ She was looking 👀 fine 🌲🤗😘
12/26/2025

Lyla Rose came into The Pac-Rat in San Clemente today ❤️ She was looking 👀 fine 🌲🤗😘

Merry Thriftmas 🎄
12/14/2025

Merry Thriftmas 🎄

I’ve been thinking 🤔 lately about the landfills and recycling and doing our part in decreasing the waste. So I want to s...
12/12/2025

I’ve been thinking 🤔 lately about the landfills and recycling and doing our part in decreasing the waste. So I want to say Merry Thriftmas. If we all bought a Thrifted Item at Christmas 🎄 it could make a big impact 👍😊 So Have a Merry Thriftmas ❤️
# thriftshop

11/24/2025

Nobody warns you about this part of thrifting…
it absolutely ruins normal shopping.

Once you’ve scored amazing pieces for $3,
you don’t see price tags the same way again.
You stop browsing like a customer
and start hunting like a detective.

Everything turns into a challenge:
“Could I thrift this instead?”
“Would the thrift store have something even cooler?”
“Is this worth full price… or just worth waiting for?”

Regular shopping loses the thrill.
Thrifting becomes the adventure.
And the treasure hunt?
That’s what keeps you coming back.

Yes and you also find Great Vtg Clothing and Brand New Also @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente 😊
11/24/2025

Yes and you also find Great Vtg Clothing and Brand New Also @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente 😊

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Be Thrifting…

• “It takes too long to find anything good.”
• “You don’t know where those clothes have been.”
• “It’s embarrassing.”
• “I can afford new.”
• “Everything in there is outdated.”
• “I never find anything when I go.”
• “It’s easier to just buy it online.”

Okay… fair.
All valid opinions.

BUT HERE’S THE THING:
Every one of those “reasons” is actually the reason I DO thrift.

Because yes, it takes time.
And that means I only bring home what I truly love.
Yes, it’s not brand new… and that means it already survived the test of time.
Yes, it’s easier to order online… but easy doesn’t always mean fulfilling.

I thrift because I LIKE the hunt.
I LIKE saving money.
I LIKE giving things a second chance.
And I like having a home and wardrobe that nobody else has.

So if thrifting isn’t for you? Totally okay.
Just don’t knock it until you’ve actually tried it.
Because some of the best things in my life were sitting on a thrift store shelf…
waiting for me to walk in.

Greetings from The Pac-Rat in San Clemente ❤️
11/23/2025

Greetings from The Pac-Rat in San Clemente ❤️

We are helping the planet by recycling ♻️ 🙂There’s a sale everyday @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente
11/20/2025

We are helping the planet by recycling ♻️ 🙂
There’s a sale everyday @ The Pac-Rat in San Clemente

People think thrifting is just about saving money…

but it’s actually one of the easiest ways to help the planet.

Americans toss out 81 lbs of clothing a year, and over 11 million tons end up in landfills.
And get this, we already have enough clothes on Earth to dress the next six generations. SIX!!! let that sink in.

When you thrift, you’re keeping items out of landfills, cutting down waste, and using what we already have.
It’s simple. It’s sustainable.
And honestly? It feels good to do something that actually makes a difference. 👏

The Pac-Rat has a lot of New Inventory for the holidays 😊 We are open everyday 10:00-7:00 except Tuesday. We buy unique ...
11/17/2025

The Pac-Rat has a lot of New Inventory for the holidays 😊 We are open everyday 10:00-7:00 except Tuesday. We buy unique clothing and costume jewelry for cash 💰 We are located @ 217 N El Camino Real in San Clemente #949-366-0733

Address

217 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA
92672

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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