Access Music is one of those small record shops but they have some stuff you wont be able to find at big stores. The prices are a little more expensive. They run about two bucks more then they should per record. The workers are friendly and are there to help you with any questions.

Clothes, CDs, tapes.

The first Buffalo Exchange opened in 1974 in Tucson, Arizona, and has since become a famous-label junkie's delight. The eclectic inventory is built by loyal customers who bring in former favorites from their own closets to sell or trade. A constant turnaround of lightly worn men's and women's clothing and accessories keeps the bargain-hunting ground fertile for finds from the likes of Kate Spade, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and others.

A shop for skateboarders run by skateboarders. Street Machine is definitely one of the few skate shops left that specializes in only skateboarding gear. The guys here definitely know their stuff and their selection offers some of the best stuff on the market. Prices are a bit on the high side, but hey youre supporting a local store. Their shop boards are really awesome for the price too.

The shop flies under the radar on purpose. They don't hold regular hours, but they will open up by appointment. And you'll know when they've got the goods, like the new Jordans, because there'll be a line around the block.

San Diego Sport Shoes is great! It's downtown so the atmosphere is great, irreplacable. San Diego Sport Shoes offers the newest styles of shoes for reasonable prices. Anything from the all popular Nike Air Force 1's to a shoe collectors dream. The prices are pretty good but they do offer styles in advance. So what you buy here will be authentic and probably not even out yet!

From hoodies to Japanese super hero figurines, 5 & A Dime is a piggy bank filled wall to wall with hundreds of unique toys and internationally designed fashion pieces. Hawaiian brother and sister team, Jason and Darcie, fill white cubes and modern tables with accessories and amusing books, leaving racks well-stocked with screen tees and sweater shirts. The priciest pieces are in the back-lit toy showcase.