Upright Citizen Studio

Upright Citizen Studio Vintage store

Happy Holidays, friends — and thank you for 8 incredible years of love, support, creativity, and community. ✨Our little ...
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays, friends — and thank you for 8 incredible years of love, support, creativity, and community. ✨

Our little shop has always been more than a store. It’s been a gathering place for artists, musicians, storytellers, families, and dreamers.

From the iconic storefront murals created by artists like and .designs, to open mic nights that brought people of all ages together in a safe space to express music, poetry, and creativity — this place became a home for community at a time when there weren’t many places for young people to hang out.

Our own kids amd grew up here, surrounded by art, fashion, history, and amazing people — and now they help us run our business with innovation and heart. Also, thank you Milt with always being there to help us run the shop.

We were also a photo studio where Jon collaborated with incredible makeup artists and hairstylists, created unforgettable looks, and shot many of his own iconic photographs.

We were the first home for where events were held for the community, and somehow — even though we never labeled ourselves this — we were voted Best Vintage Store in San Diego three different times in the San Diego Reader We are so grateful for that honor, and for every single person who has walked through our doors.

We’ve had amazing neighbors like Three Punk Ales and Steveo, where we even had the chance to name their pineapple seltzer “Seltzer Piña,” with rad artwork by 🍍🖤

To all the beautiful friends we’ve made along the way, to our loyal customers, collaborators, artists, and extended family — thank you for keeping us alive for 8 unforgettable years. This chapter has meant everything to us.

It’s time for change, and with love and gratitude, we’ll be closing our brick-and-mortar store on December 27. Please stop by if you can — we’d love to see you one more time in this space.

Our story isn’t ending… it’s evolving. 🌙✨
Please continue to follow our journey online and at local markets. The spirit of our community lives on.

Happy Holidays, friends — and thank you for 8 incredible years of love, support, creativity, and community. ✨Our little ...
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays, friends — and thank you for 8 incredible years of love, support, creativity, and community. ✨

Our little shop has always been more than a store. It’s been a gathering place for artists, musicians, storytellers, families, and dreamers.

From the iconic storefront murals created by artists like and .designs, to open mic nights that brought people of all ages together in a safe space to express music, poetry, and creativity — this place became a home for community at a time when there weren’t many places for young people to hang out.

Our own kids amd grew up here, surrounded by art, fashion, history, and amazing people — and now they help us run our business with innovation and heart. Also, thank you Milt with always being there to help us run the shop.

We were also a photo studio where Jon collaborated with incredible makeup artists and hairstylists, created unforgettable looks, and shot many of his own iconic photographs.

We were the first home for where events were held for the community, and somehow — even though we never labeled ourselves this — we were voted Best Vintage Store in San Diego three different times in the San Diego Reader We are so grateful for that honor, and for every single person who has walked through our doors.

We’ve had amazing neighbors like Three Punk Ales and Steveo, where we even had the chance to name their pineapple seltzer “Seltzer Piña,” with rad artwork by 🍍🖤

To all the beautiful friends we’ve made along the way, to our loyal customers, collaborators, artists, and extended family — thank you for keeping us alive for 8 unforgettable years. This chapter has meant everything to us.

It’s time for change, and with love and gratitude, we’ll be closing our brick-and-mortar store on December 27. Please stop by if you can — we’d love to see you one more time in this space.

Our story isn’t ending… it’s evolving. 🌙✨
Please continue to follow our journey online and at local markets. The spirit of our community lives on.

Address

282 3rd Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
91910

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

+16198573770

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