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Bookshops to visit in San Diego

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For bookworms taking a holiday in San Diego, California, here is a list of bookstores throughout San Diego County. Mainly located in popular neighborhoods in San Diego. My top bookstores would be Verbatim books in North Park and Libelula in Barrio Lo...
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Queer, indigenous, latine, woman-owned bookshop in Barrio Logan. 

Make sure to take a look around the neighborhood that is rich with Chicanx history!

Note: You can also support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
Libélula Books & Co
 
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Verbatim is a popular bookstore located in the heart of North Park. If you're in the neighborhood enjoying the delicious food and adorable shops, make sure to stop by Verbatim. If you happen to have a nerdy friend with you, check out Nuclear Comics w...
Verbatim Books | North Park, San Diego Bookstore
 
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Woman-owned Bookstore

 Located in Point Loma just down the street from a very popular visiting spot, Liberty Station.

Stop by the shop and then head over to Liberty Station to walk around the market and grab some delicious food. 

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore
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Queer, woman-owned Romance bookshop located in La Mesa. 

Note: You can also support this shop on Bookshop.org. So make sure to check out their online storefront!
Meet Cute Romance Bookshop
 
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If you are checking out the Farmer's Market in Hillcrest on Sundays, stop by this adorable second-hand bookstore. It's honestly amazing how many books are crammed into this little shop. Chaotically organized piles everywhere.
Footnote Books
 
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Cute little bookshop in the heart of South Park. It’s a great neighborhood to walk around, grab something to eat, and find some books.

Note: You can also support this independent bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
The Book Catapult
 
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This isn't just a bookstore there is a lot of different media you can buy here. It is located in Kearny Mesa off of the 163. Grab some lunch at any number of delicious Asian food restaurants off of Convoy and make a stop by Bookoff for some books.
BOOKOFF San Diego
 
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Comic book store in the heart of North Park right off University Ave. Grab some food at one of the delicious nearby spots and stop by this shop. Verbatim books is also within walking distance of this shop.
Nuclear Comics North Park
 
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Women-owned bookstore in Coronado.

If you're enjoying a nice beach day in Coronado, make sure to stop by to grab your next beach read.

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
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Pop-up bookstore that you can find at the markets throughout San Diego county. Be sure to look out for them if you happen to stop by a farmer's market. 

Woman-owned Bookstore

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online store front.
Street Smart Bookstore
 
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If you're spending the day at the beach in Encinitas, stop by Artifact books. It has new, used, and rare books. 

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
Artifact Books
 
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Bookstore in Del Mar Heights. If you're spending the day in this luxurious neighborhood, there is plenty to eat in the area, shopping, and of course buying some books. 

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
Camino Books
 
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Adorable mobile bookstore for kids!

Make sure to look them up when you're visiting San Diego to see if you can stop by.

Woman-owned Bookstore

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure you visit their online storefront.
Joyride Bookshop
 
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Women-owned bookstore.

 Another bookstore in Point Loma. So if you're in the neighborhood, here is another spot to check out.

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure to check out their online storefront.
La Playa Books - San Diego
 
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Women-owned bookstore.

There are two locations for this bookshop. You can check out the shop at the airport before you say fairwell to sunny San Diego or if you are in La Jolla. 

Note: You can support this bookstore on Bookshop.org so make sure you check out their online storefront.
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