The Book Cellar is the only bookstore in Rancho Santa Fe, offering an extensive selection of books for all ages and interests. It features a wide range of genres including children’s books, young adult novels, cookbooks, travel books, contemporary novels, and bestsellers, all at unbelievable prices. The store is known as a hidden gem with a large collection, reportedly over 25,000 books, many of which are used and donated by the community. Visitors often find it to be a great place to browse and discover new titles, with some leaving with multiple books. The staff, composed entirely of volunteers, are described as friendly, kind, and helpful, eager to assist customers in finding or discovering books. The store’s prices are very reasonable, making it a favorite spot for book lovers seeking quality used books. Located below the Rancho Santa Fe Library, next to the R. R. Rowe School Gym, parking is available on the street or in the school lot. All proceeds from sales support the Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe, a nonprofit organization.
Love this place. Lots of gently used books of all kinds. Very organized with enough room to browse. After you are done shopping there head over to Caffe Positano for some coffee and a croissant!
May 2025
Better than average library store, eclectic and popular titles, but not many signed books. Cheerful staff.
January 2024
Great place for a book hunter! It helps support the local library too. I was not able to find what I was looking for, but I found three books I love to read .
