San Diego is home to many independent bookstores that are perfect for spending a sleepy afternoon in – even if it’s a sunny one (us San Diegans can’t be outside all the time). Here is a list of the best bookstores in San Diego, depending on your interests and book needs.
Warwick’s is located in downtown La Jolla and is the country's oldest family-owned bookstore. Warwick’s carries new releases and old classics in a bright, inviting setting.
Warwick’s also sells stationary and gift items. Those who have a favorite author should keep an eye on Warwick’s schedule of events, which include book readings and signings, as it gets a high caliber of writers from all around the world visiting its shop.
Address: 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
Bluestocking Books is located in Hillcrest and carries used books of most subjects and genres. Bluestocking Books also lets you trade in books for store credit. This is definitely a bookstore for browsing as you never know what book gems you’ll come across during your time at Bluestocking Books.
Address: 3817 5th Avenue, San Diego
D.G. Wills Bookstore is a La Jolla-based store that specializes in scholarly and academic books as well as hard to find titles from the 18th and 19th century. Whether you’re a mathematician, scientist or literary nerd, you’re bound to find some enjoyment and wonder in D.G. Wills Bookstore.
Address: 7461 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
Parents, rejoice!
You have a bookstore in San Diego that is ideal for kids to read in and just be their childhood selves without worry of them being too rambunctious. That’s because Yellow Book Road is a bookstore just for kids located in Liberty Station and and carries a wide selection of books. Yellow Book Road also does author events for kids periodically.
Address: 2750 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego
Upstart Crow is an eclectic bookstore and coffee shop located in Seaport Village. They carry new releases as well as old. In addition, Upstart Crow has a quaint little children’s section on its second floor (you’ll ascend via some steps prettily painted with quotes). Upstart Crow also has a great selection of quirky greeting cards and creative gifts.
Address: 835 W. Harbor Drive, Suite C, San Diego
Fantasy and science fiction lovers will find their oasis at Mysterious Galaxy Books, which only carry books for those genres plus mystery and horror. The staff is well-read on these types of books and can make good recommendations based off of what you’re looking for.
Address: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego
Adams Avenue Book Store is a used bookstore that has an eclectic selection of books. You’ll feel like you’re walking into a bookstore from the past with its cozy atmosphere and old book smell. The two-story shop is also home to several couple cats, giving Adams Avenue Book Store a further homey feel. Adams Avenue has also taken itself into the 21st century by selling its books via its website as well.
Address: 3502 Adams Avenue, San Diego
Do you have a favorite San Diego bookstore to relax and browse in? What makes it special to you?
Warwick’s Booksellers
Warwick’s is located in downtown La Jolla and is the country's oldest family-owned bookstore. Warwick’s carries new releases and old classics in a bright, inviting setting.
Warwick’s also sells stationary and gift items. Those who have a favorite author should keep an eye on Warwick’s schedule of events, which include book readings and signings, as it gets a high caliber of writers from all around the world visiting its shop.
Address: 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
Bluestocking Books
Bluestocking Books is located in Hillcrest and carries used books of most subjects and genres. Bluestocking Books also lets you trade in books for store credit. This is definitely a bookstore for browsing as you never know what book gems you’ll come across during your time at Bluestocking Books.
Address: 3817 5th Avenue, San Diego
D.G. Wills Bookstore
D.G. Wills Bookstore is a La Jolla-based store that specializes in scholarly and academic books as well as hard to find titles from the 18th and 19th century. Whether you’re a mathematician, scientist or literary nerd, you’re bound to find some enjoyment and wonder in D.G. Wills Bookstore.
Address: 7461 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
Yellow Book Road
Parents, rejoice!
You have a bookstore in San Diego that is ideal for kids to read in and just be their childhood selves without worry of them being too rambunctious. That’s because Yellow Book Road is a bookstore just for kids located in Liberty Station and and carries a wide selection of books. Yellow Book Road also does author events for kids periodically.
Address: 2750 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego
Upstart Crow
Upstart Crow is an eclectic bookstore and coffee shop located in Seaport Village. They carry new releases as well as old. In addition, Upstart Crow has a quaint little children’s section on its second floor (you’ll ascend via some steps prettily painted with quotes). Upstart Crow also has a great selection of quirky greeting cards and creative gifts.
Address: 835 W. Harbor Drive, Suite C, San Diego
Mysterious Galaxy Books
Fantasy and science fiction lovers will find their oasis at Mysterious Galaxy Books, which only carry books for those genres plus mystery and horror. The staff is well-read on these types of books and can make good recommendations based off of what you’re looking for.
Address: 7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego
Adams Avenue Book Store
Adams Avenue Book Store is a used bookstore that has an eclectic selection of books. You’ll feel like you’re walking into a bookstore from the past with its cozy atmosphere and old book smell. The two-story shop is also home to several couple cats, giving Adams Avenue Book Store a further homey feel. Adams Avenue has also taken itself into the 21st century by selling its books via its website as well.
Address: 3502 Adams Avenue, San Diego
Do you have a favorite San Diego bookstore to relax and browse in? What makes it special to you?
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