# Bookshops in California https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=2 Coverage clusters in the state's biggest cities and along the coast: San Francisco accounts for 39 of the 105 California listings, San Diego 25, and Los Angeles 16, with smaller groups in San Jose, La Jolla, and La Mesa. Before buying, confirm the shop's hours, gift-card terms, and whether it can hold or wrap a classroom order. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [San Francisco](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/san-francisco/) - [Los Angeles](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/los-angeles/) - [San Jose](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/san-jose/) - [San Diego](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/san-diego/) - [La Jolla](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/la-jolla/) - [La Mesa](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/la-mesa/) ## Books Inc. Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Fiction, nonfiction & kids' titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2251 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11380297283453300940) · [Website](http://www.booksinc.net) · +14159313633 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.booksinc.net - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11380297283453300940 ## BookShop West Portal Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Independent boutique for books & games”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 80 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7422664674293594459) · [Website](http://bookshopwestportal.com) · +14155648080 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://bookshopwestportal.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7422664674293594459 ## Booksmith Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Vibrant indie vendor of new books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1727 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14780039106049264480) · [Website](http://www.booksmith.com) · +14158638688 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.booksmith.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14780039106049264480 ## Bookstar Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 3150 Rosecrans Pl, San Diego, CA 92110 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10057296285230851932) · [Website](https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/1822) · +16192250465 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/1822 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10057296285230851932 ## Borderlands Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Paperbacks to rare first editions”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1740 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15307263747206211712) · [Website](https://borderlands-books.com) · +14158248203 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://borderlands-books.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15307263747206211712 ## Bound Together Bookstore Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Bookshop for radical literature”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1369 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15920787716061593435) · [Website](https://boundtogether.org) · +14154318355 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://boundtogether.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15920787716061593435 ## Browser Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2195 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4826511023009662620) · [Website](https://www.greenapplebooks.com) · +14155678027 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.greenapplebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4826511023009662620 ## Chevalier's Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Bookshop hosting frequent author events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 133 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9507593344610498773) · [Website](http://chevaliersbooks.com) · +13234651334 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://chevaliersbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9507593344610498773 ## Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Resource stocking thousands of titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 10580 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10436475882049607592) · [Website](https://childrensbookworld.com) · +13105592665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://childrensbookworld.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10436475882049607592 ## Christopher's Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Indie neighborhood bookstore since 1991”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1400 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4968673593466101616) · [Website](http://christophersbooks.com) · +14152558802 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://christophersbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4968673593466101616 ## City Lights Booksellers & Publishers Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Famous bookstore with Beat-era history”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11740907791137654846) · [Website](https://citylights.com) · +14153628193 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://citylights.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11740907791137654846 ## Comix Experience Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Small shop chock-full with comics”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 305 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6648157683623823039) · [Website](http://comixexperience.com) · +14158639258 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://comixexperience.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6648157683623823039 ## D G Wills Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Iconic bookseller hosting famous authors”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 7461 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11461948044786015517) · [Website](http://www.dgwillsbooks.com) · +18584561800 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.dgwillsbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11461948044786015517 ## Daily Planet Book Store Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Stalwart spot for periodicals & coffee”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5931 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8460568882411294592) · [Website](http://www.thedailyplanetbookstore.com) · +13239570061 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.thedailyplanetbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8460568882411294592 ## Dog Eared Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “New & used books in a homey bright space”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 900 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9076062732744094801) · [Website](http://www.dogearedbooks.com) · +14152821901 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.dogearedbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9076062732744094801 ## Fabulosa Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 489 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13999838141393314748) · [Website](https://fabulosabooks.com) · +14156587015 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://fabulosabooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13999838141393314748 ## Footnote Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1627 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16638054028225916547) · [Website](https://www.abebooks.com/footnote-books-san-diego-ca-u.s.a/215235/sf) · +16192948455 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.abebooks.com/footnote-books-san-diego-ca-u.s.a/215235/sf - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16638054028225916547 ## Forest Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Bookstore with new & used titles”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1748 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6327053012497854667) · +14155638302 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6327053012497854667 ## Friendly Used Bookstore & Friends of Santee Library Used book store. A Used book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd #8, Santee, CA 92071 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4261453809711032761) · [Website](http://www.friendsofsanteelibrary.com) · +16195961525 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.friendsofsanteelibrary.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4261453809711032761 ## Friends Of The Central Library Bookstore Used book store. A Used book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16645838207328632484) · [Website](http://friendsofsandiegocentrallibrary.org/bookstoreonline-store) · +16192386655 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://friendsofsandiegocentrallibrary.org/bookstoreonline-store - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16645838207328632484 ## Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Bookstore Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 30 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8272277082344248658) · [Website](https://www.friendssfpl.org/bookstore.html) · +14155574238 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.friendssfpl.org/bookstore.html - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8272277082344248658 ## Globus Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 332 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15247232746993537384) · [Website](http://www.globusbooks.com) · +14156684723 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.globusbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15247232746993537384 ## Green Apple Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Massive store for new and used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 506 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10301952828973867919) · [Website](https://greenapplebooks.com) · +14153872272 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://greenapplebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10301952828973867919 ## Green Apple Books on the Park Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9927381276575182700) · [Website](http://greenapplebooks.com) · +14157425833 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://greenapplebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9927381276575182700 Page 2 of 5. [Next page](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=3) ## What do the California listing counts represent? The 105 California listings were compiled and last updated September 14, 2026, and count shops included in this directory. They are not a ranking, a quality rating, or a complete list of every bookshop in the state, and inclusion does not imply an endorsement.