The 12 Best Pawn Shops & Check Cashing in California — 2026
We compared all 2656 stores in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.
#1 · Simi Jewelers and PawnbrokersSimi Valley Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
#2 · Aces Jewelry & LoanWest Covina Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearms
10am-5pm Mon-Sun
#3 · All-Star Pawn ShopPomona Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Mon-Sat 9:30AM-6PM
#4 · American Jewelry & LoanCosta Mesa JewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-5pm
#5 · Antioch Coin & Jewelry PawnAntioch Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
M-F 10am-6pm SAT 10am-4pm
#6 · Atascadero Jewelry & Loan LlcAtascadero Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm
#7 · Bakersfield's Best PawnBakersfield Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-4pm
#8 · Best CollateralSan Francisco Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Sat 10:00-17:30
#9 · Best CollateralSanta Rosa Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Sat 10:00-17:30
#10 · Best CollateralSan Mateo Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Sat 10:00-17:30
#11 · Granters Pawn Shop VallejoVallejo Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-5pm
#12 · Granters Pawn ShopEl Cerrito Buys goldJewelryElectronicsLayaway
Tue-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(buys gold, jewelry, electronics, firearms, layaway),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.