Bookshop Santa Cruz

Bookshop Santa Cruz is a large, general independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, California since 1966.

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  • Phone

    (831) 423-0900

  • Website

    bookshopsantacruz.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

1520 Pacific Ave. (at Locust St.) Santa Cruz , CA 95060 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)

Comments / 27


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Nicholas Javier

Too much great to say about this place. Good lightning, lots of unique selection and good recommendations. The used books boxes are fantastic, and always updated. (And full)

Wilson Favre-Delerue

Enormous bookstore offering books and periodicals aplenty alongside a well curated selection of fiction and non-fiction staff favourites.

Bookshop Santa Cruz

We buy used books every day of the week, first-come-first-served, starting at 9am. Line up on Front St. before we open, or call us at 9 to make a same-day appointment. Limited space available!

David Ciani

One of my favorite bookstores ! Definitely feels like a local bookseller and community institution. Good collection from across the literary spectrum.

Ann Marie B

Great selection of new books . Use the staff selections to guide what you choose, because they have great taste!

cnelson ︻╦╤─

Great bookstore . Wide selection. Knowledgeable employees.

Daniel

Entertaining indie bookstore with curated recommendations and used books . Fun

IS KLE

Solid mix of new and used books . Independent and good prices.

Stephanie Dark

Love books ? This is a must stop on your tour of downtown Santa Cruz.

Alex Greene

They had the new Harry Potter book in stock so my visit was great!

Kimberly Allen

I love this bookstore so much. Since Monterey lost its major bookstore , I have so deprived.....

Sarah

Awesome selection of books and graphic novels .

Sarah R

Great place for books , gifts , and toys

Bjørn

Which we had bookstores like this in DK. Amazing selection of books , children books , and used books . Read more

Richard Guion

You can bring your dog here, kudos to them!

Stanley Pratt

Some great books on the history of this area. The one on Hwy 17 is fascinating.

Tamara Evans

They charge .25 cents for bags so bring your own bag

Emily Sokolow

Great selection!

Ira Serkes

What is Santa Cruz Reading? A brilliant idea which got me to buy two mor

Patrick Fung

Quiet place to preview new books .

feron mcgurrin

awesome place to bring your kids! kill your television .

Ira Serkes

Order iPad books through their website.

Donald Hines

Best periodical selection in the county

Rob Hapner

Sell your used books here. Call to schedule or get here early!

Vincent Strife

Don't go here if you want to be respected by the employees. I have never been treated with such rudeness before. Order your books online.

Ira Serkes

more books

Ira Serkes

Should be no unpaid for books , no?

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