# Cognito Clothing: Vintage Clothing Store in Santa Cruz, CA

> Cognito Clothing is a vintage clothing store in Santa Cruz, CA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ca/santa-cruz/cognito-clothing/

A vintage clothing store on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, open since 1982, carries women's and men's clothing by small independent designers, with size inclusive pieces, natural fibers, and prints. Rated 4.8 on Google. Reviewers mention vintage and retro styles, friendly staff, selection, accessories, and brands. The shop buys and accepts donations, has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, and takes credit, debit, and mobile payments. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

> Since 1982, Cognito Clothing has been \*the\* go to spot for unique treasures. Specializing in size inclusive cool clothing by small independent designers for party people and every body. With a love of color, natural fibers, and exciting prints, it's so much more than vintage inspired and you're bound to find something fabulous at Cognito! Can't make it to the shop? Find Cognito Clothing on Instagram and Facebook and shop the feed.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Vintage Clothing Store
- Address: 821 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Phone: +1831-426-5414
- Website: http://cognitoclothing.com/
- Google rating: 4.8 from 29 reviews
- County: Santa Cruz County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.9699908,-122.02533589999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 24, 4★ 4, 3★ 1, 2★ 0, 1★ 0

## Features

- Buying and donating: Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business

## What reviewers mention

vintage clothing (5), retro (3), friendly staff (3), selection (2), accessories (2), brands (2)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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