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VINTAGE & MAKERS MARKETS
San Diego loves Sea Hive!
Since opening our flagship store in 2017, we've had countless happy customers. Read more about what San Diego (and the world!) has to say about the Sea Hive experience!
For press inquiries, please contact seahivemarketing@gmail.com
Featured: Avoiding Antiquity
"About the only thing Sea Hive has in common with the traditional antique malls of the past is that the business model involves a cluster of independent dealers who pay rent for booths of varying sizes. Some carry only new merchandise, from paintings to bath soaps and scrubs, from candles to decorative dog collars. Others carry a wide assortment of vintage goods with strong pop culture leanings, such as vinyl records or Hawaiian shirts from the ’60s and ’70s."
- San Diego Reader, 2023
Featured: Best Day Trips from LA
"Something between an antique mall and a maker market, Sea Hive is a one-stop shop featuring local artisans, vintage clothing booths, a botanical shop, a florist, booksellers, vinyl record shops, and much more."
- Condé Nast, 2023
Featured: Sea Hive Station
"This is the second blank slate Vega has converted into a retail emporium. Four years ago he leased an old Harley-Davidson dealership along South Coast Highway in Oceanside to open Sea Hive Marketplace, creating a space for about 150 local vendors to sell their wares in pop-up shops. If you haven’t been, he says, “consider it Etsy inside a brick-and-mortar.”
- San Diego Magazine, 2021
Featured: Guide to San Diego's Best Beach Towns
"The Sea Hive Marketplace may be the world’s tidiest antiques mart, and stocks collectible guitars, vintage Hawaiian shirts and midcentury furniture. You might not have room for that board after all."
- The Wall Street Journal, 2021
Featured: Pop-Up Encinitas
“I took all of the people who do rad things and I put them under one roof. The beauty in that is that no matter who is working, it’s going to be someone who is passionate about the stuff in here.”
- Brandon Vega (San Diego Magazine, 2018)
Featured: Little Hobo Birdoir
"Sandra Logan of Little Hobo Birdoir has been a dealer at Sea Hive in Oceanside since the beginning, over six years ago. She specializes in vintage clothing, including a rhinestone-embellished Rodeo Queen suit that lassoes for $2,795, and a 1990s Paris Blues zipper front acid-washed skin tight denim mini dress shimmies for $58... In addition to being a dealer, Sandra is the regional manager of the Southern Sea Hives.
- Collector Network, 2023
Featured: Supporting San Diego
"They have everything in here from old, new, vintage, you name it. They are going to have one of the largest vintage markets in San Diego that has ever existed. Right now, there’s more than 150 different artisans in here… it’s not just a place for the girls to shop. There’s a motorcycle out front you can buy, there’s a record player, there’s all kinds of vinyl… this place is really cool.”
- Fox 5 San Diego, 2022
“If you prefer souvenirs with a little history, Sea Hive Marketplace may be the world’s tidiest antiques-mart…”
"A fun place to start your hunt for the unusual is at the 13,000-square-foot Sea Hive Marketplace located at 1555 S. Coast Highway in Oceanside, where all kinds of goodies await those willing to put in the time to look."
"Along with its passionate owners and knowledgeable team members, this South Oceanside gem is actually a family of small business owners, investors, designers, collectors, makers, jewelers, dreamers, and local community activists."
"The market’s inventory is handpicked and includes art, furniture, clothing, vinyl records, books, rugs, jewelry and plants to personal care products. Zoutendyk says she looks for diversity and uniqueness when sourcing new items."
"Consider “thrift” a verb? We do, too. And we’re confident our vintage scene is one of the best in Southern California, whether you’re into design, furnishings, or apparel. A bold claim, we know! But shops like Captain’s Helm and the Sea Hive Marketplace bring the receipts."
“No matter whether you are a grandma and grandpa walking in with your grandkids, a young couple, or a single 18-year-old, you should find something to pique your interest.”
"One of the secrets to their success is that both Sea Hive venues have brought on vendors “who are some of the best at what they do in our community,” Vega said, “and also who stay true to themselves.”
"This is the second blank slate Vega has converted into a retail emporium. Four years ago he leased an old Harley-Davidson dealership along South Coast Highway in Oceanside to open Sea Hive Marketplace, creating a space for about 150 local vendors to sell their wares in pop-up shops. If you haven’t been, he says, “consider it Etsy inside a brick-and-mortar.”
"With nearly double the footprint at its Liberty Station outpost, the new Sea Hive showcases an even broader array of retailers, encompassing both second-hand trappings and new, non-vintage merchandise. Sea Hive’s growing roster of tenants represent a distinctive mix of cultures, stories, niche passions and unique craftmanship."
"Imagine perusing row after row of unique goodies made right here in San Diego, all under one roof (or inside a big ol’ hive, if you will). If that sounds like your jam, honey, then Sea Hive, a new marketplace at Liberty Station is for you."
"Do not be scared by the racks bearing what looks like department store clothes, because, if you venture just a bit farther, you will find the vintage duds of your dreams. A hub for many local vendors, this large store has clothes and accessories for people of any age, gender, or style."
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If you’re looking for a place to support local small businesses and makers, Sea Hive is your go-to. Their vintage and makers market, located in South Oceanside on Coast Highway, is stocked with new and vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, local artwork, eclectic gifts, home decor, and more from over 100 local vendors.
Sea Hive Station voted Best Vintage Clothing Store for 2025.