# Record shops in California

https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/california/?page=3

Coverage clusters on the coast: Los Angeles holds 27 listings, San Diego 22 and San Francisco 21, with San Jose at 2 and single entries in La Mesa and Sherman Oaks. Before making a trip across town, confirm hours, current stock and record grading with the shop directly.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [San Francisco](https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/california/san-francisco/)
- [Los Angeles](https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/california/los-angeles/)
- [San Diego](https://gifts-for-boyfriend.com/local/california/san-diego/)

## Record Nations

Records storage facility. Its Google Maps listing places it under Records storage facility. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

100 Hooper St Suite 20, San Francisco, CA 94107

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6915927942660561923) · [Website](https://www.recordnations.com/ca/arc-san-francisco-22022-94107) · +14156513243
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.recordnations.com/ca/arc-san-francisco-22022-94107
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6915927942660561923

## Record Nations

Records storage facility. Listed on Google Maps as a Records storage facility. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

555 W Beech St #111, San Diego, CA 92101

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16734667130328230306) · [Website](https://www.recordnations.com/ca/arc-san-diego-22020-92101) · +16194005829
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.recordnations.com/ca/arc-san-diego-22020-92101
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16734667130328230306

## Record Nations

Records storage facility. Its Google Maps listing places it under Records storage facility. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

584 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14304897825019086724) · [Website](https://www.recordnations.com/ca/p.o.-plus-94114) · +14153543239
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.recordnations.com/ca/p.o.-plus-94114
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14304897825019086724

## Record Safari

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3222 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7962698712555620022) · [Website](https://recordsafarilosangeles.bigcartel.com) · +13239282290
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://recordsafarilosangeles.bigcartel.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7962698712555620022

## Record Surplus

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Go-to for used vinyl, CDs & DVDs”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

12436 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7774085493462110494) · [Website](https://www.recordsurplusla.com) · +13109794577
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.recordsurplusla.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7774085493462110494

## recordfanatics

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

11306 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12355164235724580071) · +13106997176
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12355164235724580071

## Red Brontosaurus Records

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3044 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4392541430554361864) · +16197951282
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4392541430554361864

## Rockaway Records

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store — “Music store with rare collectibles”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

2395 Glendale Blvd Ste F, Los Angeles, CA 90039

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11784137927582169837) · [Website](http://www.rockaway.com) · +13236643232
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.rockaway.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11784137927582169837

## Rooky Ricardo's Records

Record store. A Record store in this directory; its Google listing says “Vibrant institution for classic records”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

429 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7343962354514735411) · +14158647526
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7343962354514735411

## San Diego Vintage Collectables- Open By Appointment

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

16767 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15528909862624188274) · [Website](https://sdvintagecollectables.com) · +18588593313
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://sdvintagecollectables.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15528909862624188274

## SICK CITY RECORDS

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1381 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10883499981906327742) · +13236682088
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10883499981906327742

## Soul Side Vinyl

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3535 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3564630985043924157) · [Website](http://www.soulsidevinyl.com) · +16192521825
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.soulsidevinyl.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3564630985043924157

## Sound Platters

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3316 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11835315308816886188) · [Website](https://www.soundplatters.com) · +13104870662
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.soundplatters.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11835315308816886188

## Sounds Like Sound

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

2963 K St, San Diego, CA 92102

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9610820844514493605) · +16198800235
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9610820844514493605

## Stranded Records SF

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Vinyl-only record store for rare finds”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1055 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6427650784684566318) · [Website](https://www.strandedrecords.com) · +14156472272
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.strandedrecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6427650784684566318

## Supervinyl

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

900 N Sycamore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14022046074607181531) · [Website](http://supervinylusa.com) · +13236882222
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://supervinylusa.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14022046074607181531

## Taang! Records

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Venerable shop for punk & hardcore LPs”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3834 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2176054780261423367) · [Website](https://www.taang.com) · +18588808754
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.taang.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2176054780261423367

## THE 42ND SYMPHONY

Record store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

4660 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15458389892714832134) · +17024205354
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15458389892714832134

## The Music Store

Record store. A Record store in this directory; its Google listing says “Old-school new & used CD & record store”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

66 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6694485615442848439) · +14156642044
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6694485615442848439

## The Plastic Pancake

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

1406 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17101132911106061131)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17101132911106061131

## The Record Collector

Record store. A Record store listed on Google Maps. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

7809 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=483119936837627450) · +13236556653
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=483119936837627450

## The Record Parlour

Record store. Its Google listing describes it as “Music memorabilia, records & events”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

6408 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14167179921718013523) · +13234647757
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14167179921718013523

## Thrillhouse Records

Record store. A Record store in this directory; its Google listing says “Punk vinyl shop with a recording label”. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

3422 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6674969867923153685) · [Website](https://thrillhouserecords.com) · +14158260223
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://thrillhouserecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6674969867923153685

## Track City Records

Record store. Listed on Google Maps as a Record store. Record stores carry new and used vinyl, turntable basics, and gift cards — a strong default for a music listener; staff picks make easy gifts.

4202 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6933449329097687987) · [Website](https://trackcityrecords.com) · +16193827930
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://trackcityrecords.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6933449329097687987

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## Does the 76-listing count mean these shops have the record I want in stock?

No. Those 76 entries are shops listed in this California directory as of 2026-09-14, split across six cities; the number is a count of listings, not a stock list, quality ranking or endorsement. Call ahead or check the shop's own site for hours, used inventory and grading before buying a gift.