# Bookshops in California https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=4 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/) ## Now Or Never Comics Comic book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic 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. 1055 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15889538959657491879) · [Website](http://nowornevercomics.com) · +16198927310 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://nowornevercomics.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15889538959657491879 ## Omnivore Books on Food Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Cookbooks galore & chef/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. 3885 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10073082414243482735) · [Website](https://omnivorebooks.myshopify.com) · +14152824712 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://omnivorebooks.myshopify.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10073082414243482735 ## Pennywise Books Used book store. A Used book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Store buying,selling & trading 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. 1331 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1217534384343318916) · [Website](http://www.pennywisebooks.info) · +18582701640 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.pennywisebooks.info - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1217534384343318916 ## Point Loma FOL 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. 3701 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13552290452882587833) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13552290452882587833 ## Recycle Bookstore Used book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Area institution for used & rare 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. 1066 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=431361589045475422) · [Website](https://www.recyclebookstore.com) · +14082866275 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.recyclebookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=431361589045475422 ## Recycle Bookstore West Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Area institution for used & rare 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. 275 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12876872290957296456) · [Website](http://recyclebookstore.com) · +14083703514 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://recyclebookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12876872290957296456 ## Rockpile Bookstore Christian book store. A Christian book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Store for Christian books, media & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2277 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17817947258245621819) · [Website](https://rockpileonline.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://rockpileonline.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17817947258245621819 ## Roseville 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. 1026 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14972394949633540504) · [Website](https://www.rosevillebooks.com) · +16192262601 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.rosevillebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14972394949633540504 ## Russian Hill Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Longtime nook for used books & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2162 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=118735617341733641) · [Website](http://www.russianhillbookstore.com) · +14159290997 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.russianhillbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=118735617341733641 ## San José State University - Spartan 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. 211 S 9th St, San Jose, CA 95112 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12618011222923370020) · [Website](https://www.bkstr.com/sjsustore/home) · +14089241800 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.bkstr.com/sjsustore/home - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12618011222923370020 ## SDSU Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Campus store with textbooks & apparel”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. East Commons, Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13731921607790716052) · [Website](http://www.shopaztecs.com) · +16195947525 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.shopaztecs.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13731921607790716052 ## Seabreeze Nautical Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Source for ocean charts, books & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1254 Scott St, San Diego, CA 92106 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15005433411833939473) · [Website](http://www.seabreezenauticalbooks.com) · +16192238989 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.seabreezenauticalbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15005433411833939473 ## Sideshow 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. 1639 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4374585110873823610) · [Website](http://sideshowbookstore.com) · +13104284631 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://sideshowbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4374585110873823610 ## Skylight Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Indie bookstore with frequent 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. 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10582106650434251055) · [Website](http://www.skylightbooks.com) · +13236601175 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.skylightbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10582106650434251055 ## Sons and Daughters 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. 7817 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17060710704892219006) · [Website](https://sonsanddaughtersbooks.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://sonsanddaughtersbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17060710704892219006 ## Stop and Grow Children's book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Children's 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. 1339 Orange Ave Suite 8B, Coronado, CA 92118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7135128725173946471) · [Website](http://www.stopandgrowbooks.com) · +16198373467 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.stopandgrowbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7135128725173946471 ## Stories Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Bookstore & cafe with an open-air patio”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1716 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7669922912402632677) · [Website](http://www.storiesla.com) · +12134133733 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.storiesla.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7669922912402632677 ## The Book Catapult 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. 3010-b Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9079470171169975637) · [Website](http://thebookcatapult.com) · +16197953780 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://thebookcatapult.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9079470171169975637 ## The Book Jewel 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. 6259 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5753245829530148752) · [Website](http://www.thebookjewel.com) · +14247509991 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.thebookjewel.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5753245829530148752 ## The Book Place Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Outpost for secondhand 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. 6122 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4608880048704492804) · [Website](http://the-book-place.com) · +16194624200 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://the-book-place.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4608880048704492804 ## The Feminist 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. 930 W Washington St #10, San Diego, CA 92103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5221976224519381886) · [Website](https://jadedibispress.com/the-feminist-bookstore) · +16194059984 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://jadedibispress.com/the-feminist-bookstore - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5221976224519381886 ## The Iliad Bookshop Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Enduring used-book emporium”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5400 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3161135705220404452) · [Website](http://www.iliadbooks.com) · +18185092665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.iliadbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3161135705220404452 ## The Last Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Artsy seller of books & records”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 453 S Spring St Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9624651140695632181) · [Website](https://www.lastbookstorela.com) · +12134880599 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.lastbookstorela.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9624651140695632181 ## The Last Bookstore Studio City 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. 4437 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17702001490285341503) · [Website](http://lastbookstorela.com/studio-city-la) · +17472052230 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://lastbookstorela.com/studio-city-la - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17702001490285341503 Page 4 of 5. [Next page](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=5) ## 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.