The Bookstores

Bay Books is an independently owned bookstore serving Coronado and San Diego County for over 20 years specializing in new titles, indie favorites, military history, young adult and children's books.

Used and new books on all topics for all ages, and we special order any request. It's a busy neighborhood - plan to pay to park &/or walk a bit to our door... we love crawl and can't wait to see you!

The Book Catapult is an independent bookstore located in the heart of South Park that specializes in literary fiction, children's picture books, narrative nonfiction, and more.

We are a local, independent bookstore emphasizing quality over quantity, engagement over inertia, and guilt-free reading of all stripes.

Hey Books! It’s a bookstore. It’s downtown, it’s independent, it’s local, it’s cute, and it’s us. Hey! It’s used books, it’s new books, it’s friendly. It’s an independent, locally owned bookstore, with tons of fun things, and maybe one comfy chair, in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Hey!

Joyride Bookshop aims to provide a space for all children and teens to discover the wonder, humanity, and capacity of books created and curated just for them. Come see us at our storefront in Liberty Station or find us around town in our book truck!

Description: Women-led and operated, new and used bookstore specializing in literary fiction, poetry, kids' books and lots more. Tiny but mighty, we welcome all book lovers to peruse our unique and diverse selection. Find the book you can't find anywhere else!

A bookstore! In the triangle building! In Barrio Logan! Independently, queer & BIPOC owned, here to provide curated shelves of great new and used books!

Library Shop SD is a non-profit book & gift shop catering to library lovers and book nerds. Claim your stamp at either location. Proceeds support the San Diego Public Library System.

A queer- and woman-owned bookshop focusing on genre romance, we stock contemporary, historical, fantasy, YA, and more as well as queer non-fiction and books we consider "romance adjacent" (which is based on vibes). Please note our new, bigger and better location!

Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore is an independent bookstore that focuses on the genres of Science Fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, and YA.

We are your local, independent, self-supporting bookstore and OFFICIAL home of the latest Triton gear, technology, textbooks, and so much more. Providing a selection of science, fiction, climate, nature, and social sciences books, children's books, and book themed gifts. Serving UC San Diego students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans everywhere. 

A (mostly) secondhand bookstore with over 40,000 gently-loved titles, plus small press books, zines, stickers, art, and more!

The nation's longest-standing continuously family owned and operated bookstore—since 1896! Warwick's offers a stellar array of author events, autographed copies, gifts, stationery, fine writing instruments, office and art supplies. Awarded 2024 Bookstore of the Year by Publishers Weekly!