Local Zine Collections
Oceanside Public Library
The Oceanside Public Library has partnered with the Papercuts Zine Club of Hillstreet Country Club to create a circulating zine collection.
San Diego Public Library
The San Diego Public Library Library Central location has a zine collection, which you can also partially see on the Tumblr site.
San Diego State University Library
SDSU Library has a Zines and Minicomics Collection with items as early as 1985 and spans a variety of topics.
SCANNNERS Archive
A community-led space in San Diego that holds a collection of zines and printed material with a focus on DIY culture.
Zine Fests
Photo by James Guerrero
San Diego and Tijuana
South Bay Zine Fest
This zine fest will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025!
Collective Coalition Zine Fest
This zine fest will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025! The theme is Queer Health and Abundance. Vendor applications are open until February 21st.
COMPRESSED Zine & Music Fair
Typically takes place sometime in the summer. Brought to you by the folks at Particle FM and Burn All Books.
Oceanside Zine Fair
Typically takes place in September.
San Diego Zine Fest
Typically takes place in October.
Chula Vista Zine Fest
Last active 2019
Tijuana Zine Fest
Last active 2021
Zine Clubs
Photo by James Guerrero
Papercut Zine Club - hosted in The Hillstreet Coutry Club in Oceanside
Zine Jam - hosted by Scanners Archive at BAB & Friends in Normal Heights, San Diego