ocean plant cafe-- right by the water
community thrift -- big pink building tons of stuff
SCRAP -- gigantic craft store with everything imaginable, great deals
I may be showing that I'm a few years out of date in the Bay but during my near-decade there these two were kinda standbys. There's a whole list I'm attaching to the thread that should be helpful/current!
op shopping complex in point clare on the central coast!!!! incredible thrifting, plus a really lovely cafe that has great live jazz every once in a while. a friend volunteers there and looooves it. it might b a bit of a trek 4 u, but i promise the train ride is lovely!!! otherwise u could probably just wander into a lifeline or red cross & ask whether they need anyone. iβm under the impression that those kinda places r always a little in need of more people