# Bookshops in California https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/california/?page=5 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/) ## The Pop-Hop Books Co-Op Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Indie bookshop with a hip vibe”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 5002 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4377850333527804287) · [Website](http://www.thepophop.com) · +13233943732 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.thepophop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4377850333527804287 ## The Ripped Bodice 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. 3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7692757901842041577) · [Website](http://therippedbodicela.com) · +14246034776 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://therippedbodicela.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7692757901842041577 ## Through the Fold: Books + Community 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. 1525 Fort Stockton Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3713236880417228942) · [Website](https://www.throughthefold.com) · +16198399636 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.throughthefold.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3713236880417228942 ## Tree of Life Metaphysical Books and Gifts Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “New & used books on spirituality”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4870 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9517208265058504603) · [Website](http://www.treeoflifestore.com) · +16192233970 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.treeoflifestore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9517208265058504603 ## UC San Diego Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Campus go-to for textbooks & school gear”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5439880935120506228) · [Website](http://ucsandiegobookstore.com) · +18585347326 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://ucsandiegobookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5439880935120506228 ## Unbound Books and Coffee 格外书店 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. 38 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=800387348437711403) · [Website](https://unboundsf.co/en) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://unboundsf.co/en - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=800387348437711403 ## Verbatim Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Cool store for secondhand 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. 3793 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12390576983344402782) · [Website](https://www.verbatimbooks.com) · +16195017466 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.verbatimbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12390576983344402782 ## Warwick's Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Indie bookstore with 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. 7812 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16371636970948610127) · [Website](https://www.warwicks.com) · +18584540347 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.warwicks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16371636970948610127 ## William Stout Architectural Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Bookstore specializing in architecture”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 804 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8312211629617074523) · [Website](http://www.stoutbooks.com) · +14153916757 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.stoutbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8312211629617074523 Page 5 of 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.