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11AM - 6:30PM
1179 San Carlos Ave, San Carlos
Book Stores
“Such a magical toy store!! I was tempted to blow my entire paycheck here — there’s just so many wonderfully curated toys, board games (my dire weakness), and books that I wanted to take home. My toddler picked out a super cool cargo truck that I’d never seen before, made by Luke’s Toy Factory. So many beautifully designed things you can’t find on Amazon/Target! We even got a mini sweet surprise at checkout. I can’t wait to take my older son here tomorrow. Going to recommend this spot to my boss and see if we can order our school’s novels/textbooks from Reach and Teach from now on :)”
“Great used bookstore! Staff were friendly and helpful. They have two floors with large collection of sets and titles in various price ranges. They also have decent amount of used bookstore on Palo Alto and Stanford University history.”
“Such a lovely children’s bookstore! They have a very wide range of selection for books and toys for little ones. Worry not, they also have a small section for young adults as well.Personally, I love their collection of puzzles. There are many rare puzzles that I couldn’t find it online or Amazon. These are amazing!Oh, the staff is very friendly. They also have a gift wrapping station.”
“The book I wanted wouldn't make it from Amazon on time but I was able to search the Books Inc inventory on their website, drive down and pick it up. The store is cozy, the staff are helpful and if you need a book they are worth a visit.”
“Slightly hidden used bookstore in the basement of the San Mateo County History Museum and operated by volunteers to benefit the historical association.
A large selection of all types of books are well organized across many rooms. Quite a few old books may keep collectors browsing for a while. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Prices are very reasonable.”
10AM - 9PM
301 S B St, San Mateo
Book Stores
“Beautifully full of books from a variety of topics. As a bibliophile you can peruse without interference. Every book is priced, so no surprises there. My go-to bookstore when I want something to make me happy
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“Great mom and pop book shop selling books on Asian American history and culture. They also sell koinobori (carp for Japanese Children’s Day), chopsticks, origami paper. There are only two stores like this in the Bay Area, the other one being Eastwind Books in Berkeley. Volunteer run.”
“We went here for used book sales and often took home some books. Good variety of books. If you are a book lover , you would enjoy spending a couple of hours to read some books .”
“An expansive array of metaphysical and spiritual goods. Everything from books, crystals, candles, jewelry, statues, and other interesting items. A huge selection of tarot cards and singing bowls.”
11AM - 10PM
317 Castro St, Mountain View
Book Stores
“It’s a very small place to find books they have. They have fiction, cooking, history, and other kinds of books. However, you won’t find most of the books you need due to the size of this place. I honestly wish that they have manga, but don’t think they have them in stock. Probably gonna need to ask them next time though.They also have sections where they have books on sale though I did find ones that were very pricey. Still a good book shop to go to!”
“Love visiting this children’s bookstore. It just makes me happy to go there.
They offer lots of storytimes and special events in their outdoor seating area. They also have (or had?) a podcast, but I haven’t listened to it. Great community spirit!
There’s a side area of curated books for gown-up’s that will keep the adults entertained.
My favorite part is the gift wrapping for only $1. If you’re on the way to a kid’s birthday party and forgot a gift, stop here. They’ve got you covered!
Thank you to the Reading Bug for bringing the joy of reading to the next generation.”
“I could spend all day in this Barnes & Noble. I love the sections that I'm interested in: Business, Self Study, Sports, Current Events, Study Aids. Great books for myself and for giving as gifts to friends and my old high school. The staff are friendly and courteous.”
“Very nice bookstore, clean, well-equipped, it feels cozy and has a wide assortment of children's books (it's what we were going to look for) and in addition to books we liked that they have very nice Legos of plants for sale.”
“I was disappointed this time because there was not a good men collection. So I had to spend my money on kids and women clothes. But I give them 4 stars because of my previous experiences there”
“Three floors in totalThere is a restaurant, resting area, and bookstore on the second floor.The first floor mainly contains chairs, clothes and most souvenirs.In the basement are children’s clothing, toys, and some stationery”
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“Kepler’s Books in Palo Alto/Menlo Park truly stands out as a beloved institution—its staff is warm and knowledgeable, and the shelves thoughtfully curated. While living many years in the Bay Area during graduate school, and for work, my wife and I made it our Friday-night ritual to browse the selection and soak in the great atmosphere.
Kepler’s hosts an incredible lineup of author events throughout the year, featuring well-known authors like Andy Weir (The Martian) and Liane Moriarty (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers).
Kepler’s is incomparable—the perfect blend of community, culture, and literary charm. I really miss it after moving away from the Bay Area.”