# Bookshops in California https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=3 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/) ## Groundwork Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Political texts & more on campus”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 0323 UCSD Old Student Center, 9330 Eucalyptus Grove Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13236452372150863274) · [Website](http://groundworkbooks.org) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://groundworkbooks.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13236452372150863274 ## Hennessey + Ingalls Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Airy art & architecture bookshop”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 300 S Santa Fe Ave M, Los Angeles, CA 90013 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12994586426457991285) · [Website](http://www.hennesseyingalls.com) · +12134372130 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.hennesseyingalls.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12994586426457991285 ## Hey 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. 921 E St, San Diego, CA 92101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6715149951131883262) · [Website](https://www.heybooksorelse.com) · +16196934462 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.heybooksorelse.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6715149951131883262 ## Hicklebee's Childrens Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Kids' bookshop with author events & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11691844330020572756) · [Website](http://www.hicklebees.com) · +14082928880 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.hicklebees.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11691844330020572756 ## Kayo Books Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Shop specializing in vintage paperbacks”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 907 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18257968842234351610) · [Website](http://www.kayobooks.com) · +14157490554 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.kayobooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18257968842234351610 ## Kinokuniya Bookstore - Los Angeles (Little Tokyo) Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Retailer with a wide variety of Japanese & global 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. 101 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4522318744054520464) · [Website](https://usa.kinokuniya.com) · +12136874480 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://usa.kinokuniya.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4522318744054520464 ## Kinokuniya Bookstore - San Francisco Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Retailer with a wide variety of Japanese & global 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. Japan Center- Kinokuniya Building, 1581 Webster St, San Francisco, CA 94115 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8232885065246621661) · [Website](https://usa.kinokuniya.com) · +14155677625 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://usa.kinokuniya.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8232885065246621661 ## Kinokuniya Bookstore - San José Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “English, Japanese & Chinese 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. 675 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12483950118629905174) · [Website](https://usa.kinokuniya.com) · +14082521300 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://usa.kinokuniya.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12483950118629905174 ## Larry Edmunds Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Movie & theater books plus memorabilia”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 6644 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14031602161834811046) · [Website](https://larryedmunds.com) · +13234633273 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://larryedmunds.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14031602161834811046 ## Leigh's Favorite Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Well-stocked choice for new & 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. 121 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12560180633772826718) · [Website](http://www.leighsbooks.com) · +14087362665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.leighsbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12560180633772826718 ## Library Shop Mission Hills 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. 925 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16899328497984915834) · [Website](https://libraryfoundationsd.org/shop) · +16197827541 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/shop - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16899328497984915834 ## Libreria Pino 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. 1501 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11428658052779907152) · [Website](https://www.libreriapino.com) · +14159617860 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://telegraphhillbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3445195198815070243 ## Libélula Books & Co 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. 950 S 26th St, San Diego, CA 92113 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17488336222420002255) · [Website](https://www.libelulabooksandco.com) · +16197754040 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.libelulabooksandco.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17488336222420002255 ## Luna's Press and Bookstore 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. 3790 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13947632384165730810) · [Website](http://www.lunaspress.com) · +14152607490 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.lunaspress.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13947632384165730810 ## Malik 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. 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 245, Los Angeles, CA 90008 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10092980526476599646) · [Website](https://malikbooks.com) · +13233898040 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://malikbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10092980526476599646 ## Maxwell's House of Books Used book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Used-book store with 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. 8285 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16153334355814890046) · [Website](http://www.maxwellshouseofbooks.com) · +16194623387 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.maxwellshouseofbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16153334355814890046 ## Medicine for Nightmares 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. 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4242327171766776096) · [Website](http://www.medicinefornightmares.com) · +14158241761 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.medicinefornightmares.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4242327171766776096 ## Meet Cute Romance Bookshop 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. 8235 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4380773086569684152) · [Website](http://www.meetcutebookshop.com) · +16194397707 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.meetcutebookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4380773086569684152 ## Motata 磨太书店 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. 130 Stockton Ave #170, San Jose, CA 95126 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16948760324441116423) · [Website](https://motatabooks.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://motatabooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16948760324441116423 ## Mr.Mopps Children's 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. 1401 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16821051754895025044) · [Website](http://www.moppsbooks.com) · +15105259633 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.moppsbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16821051754895025044 ## Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Fantasy, science fiction & mystery 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. 3555 Rosecrans St Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92110 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16643111389473871526) · [Website](http://www.mystgalaxy.com) · +16195397137 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.mystgalaxy.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16643111389473871526 ## Niebla SF 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. 374 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7171312734045809582) · [Website](https://nieblasf.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://nieblasf.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7171312734045809582 ## Noe Valley Books 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. 3957 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3334833970491587287) · [Website](https://noevalleybooks.com) · +14155902961 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://noevalleybooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3334833970491587287 ## North Figueroa Bookshop 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. 6040 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17099466561422207482) · [Website](https://northfigbookshop.com) · +12138263226 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://northfigbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17099466561422207482 Page 3 of 5. [Next page](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=4) ## 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.