Warwick's is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

1. Warwick's

9.1
7812 Girard Ave (at Silverado St), La Jolla, CA
Bookstore · 16 tips and reviews

Diana R.Diana Robbins: Fab spot for gifts and cards. Ooh and stationary buffs will go crazy. Fun stripey and polka dot pencils too.

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: From book signings to gifts to jewelry, this is one of my favorite stores in LJ! A go-to spot.

Bradford R.Bradford Riley: Great selection of stationary and office supplies as well as books.

Verbatim Books is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

2. Verbatim Books

8.5
3793 30th St (at North Park Way), San Diego, CA
Bookstore · North Park · 1 tip

Jennifer D.Jennifer Davies: Incredible selection and nice staff. I’m always happy to take a gander and I almost always find something to take home!

Mysterious Galaxy Books is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

3. Mysterious Galaxy Books

8.4
5943 Balboa Ave Ste 100 (Midway Dr), San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Midway District · 11 tips and reviews

Forest P.Forest Pavel: Without a doubt, the best bookstore I've ever been in!

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: Fabulous independent bookstore to support. Check out their events page on Facebook- almost something everyday! Also, visit their new Redondo Beach location! Amazing!

Justine C.Justine Collins: I always love books, and this place is the best for people like me. Awesome place

Barnes & Noble is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

4. Barnes & Noble

8.4
7610 Hazard Center Dr (Hazard Center), San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Mission Valley East · 14 tips and reviews

AT&TAT&T: This Barnes & Noble store is also an AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot. Curl up with your Nook and connect with AT&T Wi-Fi.

Corey G.Corey Gwin: Discovered a cool selection of books on local history with great black white photos from the late 1800s to present. Worth a look!

Scott R.Scott R.: Sometimes ya just gotta get off the internet and browse a bookstore...always interesting selections on the tables in the center aisle.

Book Off is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

5. Book Off

8.2
4240 Kearny Mesa Rd #128, San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Kearny Mesa · 25 tips and reviews

JC M.JC Montiel: Best place for cds and video games at real cheap prices. Even Japanese imports of all sorts

Jen A.Jen Amos: These books are CHEAP!!! Even cheaper than buying for books online! Check it out!

Michael J.Michael Janke: You can sell books dvds cds etc for cash but they really are cheap. Theyll give you a buck for something theyll then sell for $15, for example.

Barnes & Noble is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

6. Barnes & Noble

8.0
3150 Rosencrans Pl., San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Loma Portal · No tips or reviews
Bookstar is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

7. Bookstar

7.9
3150 Rosecrans Pl, San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Loma Portal · 6 tips and reviews

Cherie D.Cherie De Sues: They have a great, sexy, paranormal romance book section, terrific customer service and a great ambiance.

Christine P.Christine Powers: Great section on college books, but it's a bit overwhelming at first.

KatiKati: This one has a pretty awesome romance section.

Bluestocking Books is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

8. Bluestocking Books

7.7
3817 5th Ave (Robinson Ave.), San Diego, CA
Bookstore · Hillcrest · 2 tips and reviews

Jenny S.Jenny Slotnick: Great mix of new and used books. The staff members are friendly.you can also sell your books for store credit.

dolandolan: walk in, just for the floors

D.G. Wills Bookstore is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

9. D.G. Wills Bookstore

7.1
7461 Girard Ave (Girard and Pearl), La Jolla, CA
Bookstore · 7 tips and reviews

TylerTyler: A living legend. This bookstore can do no wrong. The sweet creaks of the wooden floor & stacks + stacks of lovely literature make for a lovely trip to la Jolla. Farmers market + pannikin coffee=heaven

JulianJulian: Prepare yourself because you can get lost in here for hours and not just perusing books. There are so many quaint and peculiar items on display among the shelves. Love this place.

Janus K.Janus K: the most precious place in La Jolla. the treasure is kept not in the jewelry shops but here and Mr Wills is keeper of this treasure who also kindly spreads it

The Black is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

10. The Black

8.8
5017 Newport Ave (at Bacon St.), San Diego, CA
Smoke Shop · Ocean Beach · 3 tips and reviews

MuddyMuddy: The local head shop. A bit of everything. Worth a visit.

Ashley B.Ashley Barkley: love this place.

Julieaanna P.Julieaanna Piatek: Great place to pick up some supplies

Birch Aquarium Bookshop is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

11. Birch Aquarium Bookshop

7.9
La Jolla, CA
Souvenir Store · La Jolla Shores · No tips or reviews
Yesteryear Comics is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

12. Yesteryear Comics

7.2
9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste D2, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Kearny Mesa · 7 tips and reviews

Angel E.Angel Espinoza: Friendly staff+good prices makes for a dynamic duo (see what i did there?) Excelsior

Jr L.Jr Lauritano: Mike is the bomb! Great recommendations on titles.

Jessica C.Jessica Clark: Worst customer service I've ever experienced. The owner accused my 62-year-old mother-in-law of breaking a Disney figurine and immediately asked "How are we going to handle this?".

Southern California Comics is one of The 13 Best Bookstores in San Diego.

13. Southern California Comics

7.5
8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #124, San Diego, CA
Comic Book Store · Kearny Mesa · 14 tips and reviews

Brandon R.Brandon R: $1 for tons of older comics, or $10 for 12. They have new comics too of course.

Tawmis L.Tawmis Logue: Argh! Closed Easter Sunday!!! :-/

Amiee L.Amiee L: Great place to find $1 comics! And good selection