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Local Independent San Diego Bookstores

Between Audible, Kindles, Amazon and the pandemic, independent bookstore are struggling.

This year it is more important than ever to support our Local Bookstores. Between Audible, Kindles, Amazon and the pandemic, independent bookstore are struggling. Here in San Diego we have some amazing local bookstore. This holiday season I am supporting shopping small! if you love books as much as i do you will love these local spots!

Here are my favorite independent bookstores across San Diego!

Library-style room with packed bookshelves, leather armchairs, wood paneling, and a chandelier.

North Park

_{Verbatim Books |}_{(619) 501-7466 |}_{Monday/Friday: 12 pm – 5 pm (sell/trade your books 12-4PM) |}_{Tuesday/Wednesday: CLOSED |}_{Thursday/Saturday/Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm}

Bookstore entrance with a hanging OPEN sign and flowers visible inside.

South Park

_{The Book Catapult |}_{3010-B Juniper Street |}_{(619) 795-3780 |}_{Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm |}_{Sunday: 10am - 5pm}

Hillcrest

_{Bluestocking Books |}_{3817 Fifth Ave |}_{(619) 296-1424 |}_{Monday - Sunday: 11am-6pm}

La Jolla

_{Warwick’s |}_{7812 Girard Avenue |}_{(858) 454-0347 |}_{Monday - Saturday: 9am-6pm |}_{Sunday: 10am - 5:30pm}

Point Loma

_{La Playa Books |}_{1026 Rosecrans Street |}_{(619) 226-2601 |}_{Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday 11am-4pm |}_{Tuesday/Thursday 10am-5pm}

A green cartoon owl in round glasses stands beneath an open book.

Ocean Beach

_{Run for Cover Bookstore |}_{4912 Voltaire Street |}_{(619) 228-9497 |}_{Order online}

Independent bookstore with customers browsing outside and turquoise bicycles parked on the brick sidewalk.

Coronado

_{1007 Orange Avenue |}_{(619) 435-0070 |}_{Monday - Saturday: 10am-7pm |}_{Sunday: 10am - 6pm}

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