“As the author of the Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives Thriller Series, I spend a lot of time in bookstores like this while traveling.
Barnes & Noble in Aliso Viejo, California has a really attractive and thoughtfully designed layout.
The stone architectural entrance gives the store a strong, polished look from the outside. Inside, the space is spacious and well organized, making it easy to move through and browse different sections.
There’s a café area with a mural of famous artists, which adds a creative touch and makes the space feel more engaging. The flooring transitions between tile and carpet, helping with both comfort and sound control while still allowing easy movement through the store.
The staff has always been friendly and helpful, keeping the experience smooth.
Overall it’s a well-designed Barnes & Noble with great architectural details and a comfortable atmosphere.”
“One of the BEST book stores I've visited. It's so well stocked, organized, and staffed. Prices are very fair, staff was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Im from out of town, but will definitely visit again.”
“What a beautiful store. My husband and I finally had a chance to visit and brought our small child with us. They have such a wonderful selection of items. I wish I would have asked what the name of the person who was helping us as she was so kind, loving, and accepting of our child and us. Such a peaceful place. We will definitely be back when we can. It is so nice to know that there is such a wonderful place like this in South Orange County.”
“After walking here many a-time, I finally stumbled upon the environmental landscaping demonstration in the front of the park..the signs were surprisingly informative and I recorded many of them- thank you!”
“One of our favorite bookstores, we stop by every time we are in Laguna. The books are well curated, the people who work here are very nice and kind. Highly recommend it!”
11AM - 2PM
242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente
Book Stores
“This is my favorite place!. I love the selection they have, and I have bought a lot of great books here over the last 10+ years. And a few great First Editions!! I Love Books!! And so do they.”
“The used bookstore is great - I don’t know of any others in this area. They just reopened and I was happy to find all of the trilogy of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for only $4 total (one of which being a hardback cover). Lots of books in good quality at a low price! I can’t imagine how much it would have been to buy them new at a retailer.”
10AM - 4PM
23016 Lake Forest Dr h, Laguna Hills
Book Stores
“St. Michael's Books is a fantastic spot! The service was perfect—friendly and super helpful. I found exactly what I was looking for, including some awesome pendants and a book I’d been searching for. I’m definitely coming back for more. If you're into unique finds and great service, this place is a must-visit!”
“This is a nice store that I would highly recommend. There is a wide selection of used books, both hard cover and paper back. The best part is how well they are organized. If you know your author(s), you'll easily find the book your looking for and probably a few more. The prices are very reasonable. I picked up 4 like-new paperbacks for under $5.”
11:30AM - 7PM
24682 Del Prado Ave, Dana Point
Book Stores
“Laura was very kind to us and was great helping us select her elephants for purchase for our mother today on mother's day. Cool selection of various arts would definitely come back.”
“What an amazing experience we had at Kristalle! Stephanie was the absolute best - so friendly and kind. She even baked cookies for small business Saturday! The shop is so much more than just that - a true museum of hidden gems and fossils. They have such a great selection of different materials and I felt like there was a good range of price points! Thank you so much. Stopping in was a highlight of my day and I already can’t wait to go back!”
“Swell time I buy manga comics vinyl cds DVDs now if they sold video games this would be the best store ever has everything I love including a Starbucks upstairs jackpot last time I was here I found hentai on the shelf which made it even better I will be back for more”
“A great place to get some last minute gifts or souvenirs, not to mention a pretty good selection of reading materials and snacks. Today I got a cute California hoodie and a hat for a gift. The check out process was smooth and the cashier was very friendly, she also had a great sense of humor. Thanks for making me smile! I will be back”
“Store:. Clean. Layout is ok. Some areas have random products.Products: There is a huge assortment of merchandise for UCI gear for students, family, etc. Quality choices.Checkout: Two cashiers. At times, the lines can become long and slow.Service:. I found the service or support could improve.Went to purchase some merchandise for myself and my student. Biggest issue was the app. I DL the app to get a discount. App wasn't working and the cashier's couldn't do much to help.The products were nice. Happy with purchase.”
“Was very impressed with the helpfulness of the staff here. WARNING: At the beginning of semesters they are EXTREMELY busy and often times don’t have enough staff working, causing the lines to be extremely long.”
“Most gorgeous B&N I've ever been to.. so big too!! ♥️♥️♥️ An employee found the book I was looking for right away. ? ?? The only thing is, I wish they had a couple more spots to sit in to read in there :)”
“I love this place! Beautiful bookstore with a fantastic selection of vetted, Bible-centered books and resources. I shop here all the time. Highly recommend if you are looking for solid Biblical books, resources and apparel! It is also located next to a nice little coffee stand and seating area. Very thankful to have this near by - Awesome!”