Book Stores near San Bruno, CA

3300 College Dr, San Bruno CA 94066

3.8 Good 21 reviews

• Closed today
• (650) 738-4211

“A nice store at the college, tend to come here every once and awhile when I'm craving a little snack or when I need somethings for classes or just to have for the fun of it .”

1018 Valencia St, San Francisco CA 94110

5 Superb 119 reviews

• Today 12 – 8PM
• (628) 280-8436

“I love comics. This place has a wild array of comics, it's hard to not go insane and blow my entire paycheck on loads of stories. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I am a huge fan, and someday I hope to have a book here!”

653 Chenery St, San Francisco CA 94131

4.9 Superb 141 reviews

• Today 12 – 6PM
• (415) 586-3733

“Very cool bookstore especially for poetry. I have not found a better selection of niche poetry in SF. They also have lots of music events which is a lot of fun. Bird and Beckett is a treasure. A cozy community hub.”

900 Valencia St, San Francisco CA 94110

4.8 Superb 222 reviews

• Today 10AM – 10PM
• (415) 282-1901

“My favorite local bookstore! Our dog can browse with us and the staff are always so kind and quick to respond to requests when I order books for pickup🧡”

489 Castro St, San Francisco CA 94114

4.8 Superb 159 reviews

• Today 10AM – 10PM
• (415) 658-7015

“Such a great place! Spent over an hour there just glancing over books. I've past by the place sooo many times, yet I'm now ashamed I've never been there before. Learn to love yourself and those unlike you here!”

3036 24th St, San Francisco CA 94110

4.8 Superb 78 reviews

• Today 12 – 11PM
• (415) 824-1761

“Beautiful bookstore in the heart of SF mission st. Parking is a hard but great ambience and fantastic indoor music concerts. Def a great place to spend an evening”

1471 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame CA 94010

4.8 Superb 155 reviews

• Today 10AM – 9PM
• (650) 343-2800

“If you love the hunt for a great book, B Street Books is the place. Even with the move to Burlingame, this is still my go-to for unique and obscure finds. The selection is wonderful and the staff is the perfect mix of expert and hands-off—they let you browse in peace but are there when you need them. It’s a great way to spend an hour, and you’ll inevitably walk out with something special you won't find anywhere else.”

3885 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco CA 94131

4.8 Superb 161 reviews

• Today 11AM – 6PM
• (415) 282-4712

“Wonderful cookbook shop with both new and vintage finds. The staff are super helpful and friendly. They have an amazing variety of author events on-site. It is the go-to place for all things cookbook related.”

80 W Portal Ave, San Francisco CA 94127

4.8 Superb 133 reviews

• Today 10AM – 7:30PM
• (415) 564-8080

“I had a wonderful first-time visit to BookShop West Portal today. This bookstore has all the current must-reads in politics, history, non-fiction, and fiction titles. Neat and clean space with an organized layout. The two ladies working today were very nice; when I called to ask for a specific book and when I arrived to purchase it. There is a few benches around the entrance and there are restaurants, a bar and a coffee shop a few steps away so folks can get reading in their preferred environment. Can’t say enough nice things about this local book store and I will be back as soon as I am done with my current read. Special thanks to the girls working today that made me feel welcomed.”

1400 18th St, San Francisco CA 94107

4.8 Superb 103 reviews

• Today 10AM – 8PM
• (415) 255-8802

“A wonderful neighborhood bookstore and exactly the kind of place every community should have. The shop is charming, thoughtfully curated, and staffed by genuinely kind people who seem to enjoy helping readers find their next book. When I couldn’t find a title I was looking for, they immediately offered to order it and made the process effortless. They also have an excellent rewards program. Simply signing up earned me a discount on my next purchase, which was a pleasant surprise. In an era when independent bookstores have to compete with companies that can deliver a book to your doorstep overnight, places like Christopher’s remind you why local bookstores still matter. The experience is personal, the recommendations are thoughtful, and your money stays in the community. I’ll be back often.”

1231 9th Ave, San Francisco CA 94122

4.7 Superb 152 reviews

• Today 10AM – 9PM
• (415) 742-5833

“A bright, refreshing space right by GG Park. I especially enjoy their small press and zine sections. They sell a lot of work (prints, stickers, clothes, knick knacks, etc) by local artists. I love Green Apple. Green Apple Books on the Park has a unique personality from the main location on Clement. They compliment each other well. This store does not have as many used books as the main branch.”

601 Irving St, San Francisco CA 94122

5 Superb 27 reviews

• Today 11AM – 7PM
• (415) 242-5540

“I can't believe this shop is still open! I thought it closed down several years ago! I used to make my mom take me here for my birthday every year in HS because they had great Paul Frank and. Emily the Strange items! So many good memories.”

3130 24th St, San Francisco CA 94110

4.7 Superb 83 reviews

• Today 12 – 7PM
• (415) 864-3936

“Adobe Books is a great community gathering place that features brilliant artists and musicians. In an era where the commons are dying, it brings me a lot of satisfaction to know i can stop by adobe books any day and be around enriching conversation, and great, affordable books.”

4541 Irving St, San Francisco CA 94122

4.6 Superb 166 reviews

• Today 9AM – 7PM
• (415) 742-5203

“Kid friendly neighborhood cafe & bookstore with a beautiful cozy backyard. Great selection of coffee and matcha teas & pastries. Recommend the honey almond cake and pistachio berry one too. Very interesting collection of books and magazines too.”

2120 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica CA 94044

4.8 Superb 86 reviews

• Today 10AM – 6PM
• (650) 355-8811

“I should have been going to Florey much sooner. Im surprised at the variety of selection available in the store. If they don't have a book I'm interested in, they will order it. The price and delivery time is comparable to big box stores. Plus, the owner is great.”

1461 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame CA 94010

5 Superb 9 reviews

• Today 10AM – 6PM
• (650) 315-2465

“We had the BEST experience at this bookstore!! Candy + Books is genius and the owner was so kind and helpful. She took the time to help my daughters find a book they hadn’t read but might enjoy. Absolutely recommend this sweet shop!!”

441 Westlake Center, Daly City CA 94015

5 Superb 24 reviews

• Today 10AM – 6PM
• (650) 232-7700

“Always thrilled to find a great local bookstore, and Peninsula Books is exactly that. The selection of both new and used books is excellent, but the used collection is what really stands out. It reflects the community in a meaningful way—full of unexpected finds, earlier printings, and out-of-print titles that carry the imprint of their time. You can feel the history on the shelves. What makes the place even more special is its setting: a small, independent, neighborhood-style bookstore tucked into a mall otherwise dominated by large chain stores. The contrast is striking, and stepping inside feels like finding a quiet oasis among the giants. The staff are very friendly and clearly proud of what they’ve built here, which comes through in the experience. Bonus: it’s a nonprofit, which makes supporting it feel even more worthwhile.”

375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco CA 94103

5 Superb 53 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (415) 565-0545

“I had a great beginner class here. The instructor was friendly and very informative. The building is nice with interesting equipment. I look forward to taking more classes”

Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, Gate 71, 1390 El Camino Real, San Francisco CA 94128

4.7 Superb 39 reviews

• Today 6AM – 8PM
• (650) 821-2326

“A lovely bookstore! I found a box of magnets, which has 16 pieces for below 20USD. Moreover, this set of magnet is way more beautiful than those common ones. Also bought one book about trader Joe’s for my flight.”

529 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo CA 94401

5 Superb 15 reviews

• Today 11AM – 7PM
• (650) 375-8286

“Harrison was working when I arrived about 20 minutes til closing time, and he was incredibly helpful and friendly! He even kept the shop open about 15 minutes later just to chat about the book shop’s history, recommend books, and discuss other AAPI topics. 10/10 experience!”

2141 Mission St #300, San Francisco CA 94110

4.6 Superb 52 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (415) 863-6353

“Shout-out to Bolerium Books. I was in town on vacay and came across this place when looking for bookstores to check out in SF. I ended up spending hours looking through their inventory because they have so many older/rare books on so many interesting topics. I ended up calling them to see when I could come by and was able to the same day. Ahead of time i sent a list of books that I was interested in purchasing for me and my friends. They were every helpful and professional. If I'm ever in SF again. I'll do my best to pop in again and ofc buy more books :) Alexander helped me out and was great! One of the owners was there too and he was dope as well. 🙌🏿”

2862 Mission St, San Francisco CA 94110

5 Superb 22 reviews

• Today 10AM – 6PM
• (415) 821-9710

“I went here a while back to buy some very affordable guitars when I was teaching myself how to play the guitar. I bought a nice electric guitar (Stratocaster style--I don't recall the brand) and a Rosa acoustic guitar. I also purchased a tambourine and a recorder. Even though they were not expensive, the employee (I think his name was Abraham) still added on an additional discount! What a deal! So, if you need to purchase an affordable guitar, which are displayed in the front window, this is just the place for you.”

Hillsdale Shopping Center, 11 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo CA 94403

4.4 Superb 214 reviews

• Today 9AM – 8PM
• (650) 341-5560

“Tons of books, collectables, and STEM experiments. I came looking for a book and Beverly helped me find it easily. With my purchase, they gave a $1 coupon to the in-store Starbucks.”

369 Grand Ave, South San Francisco CA 94080

4.3 Superb 34 reviews

• Today 10AM – 2PM
• (650) 583-5153

“They have quite a few items in stock so I can usually find what I need. This time I needed a special order and the staff person was very helpful and very patient.”

1237 Noriega St, San Francisco CA 94122

4.3 Superb 42 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (415) 665-9672

“Margret is very hospitable. If what I’m looking for isn’t in stock Margret is always willing to order it for me. I really appreciate this Christian store.”

480 Primrose Rd, Burlingame CA 94010

4.3 Superb 31 reviews

• Today 10AM – 5PM
• (650) 558-7404

“I walked in right after they closed and the volunteer still let me browse for ten minutes ... that was really nice of her honestly, im glad she did that becuase I found a great cookbook for five bucks. Most books are really cheap and they had a decent selection of fiction and some older nonfiction too, though it was a bit cramped near the gardening section. Definately check the back tables, they have bags of children's books for like a dollar each which my niece went crazy over. They also have a section of local history books that they clearly took good care of, bindings are all intact and no mold ... some of them looked almost new. The only thing I would change is the lighting in the back corner by the mystery novels, its a little dim and hard to read the spine titles. Still walked out way happier than I expected for a random wednesday, this place is worth stopping into if youre in the area.”

Terminal 2 - SFO, San Francisco CA 94128

4.1 Good 56 reviews

• Today 6AM – 10PM
• (650) 821-9299

“Books Inc. is a very cool bookshop located in terminal two of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The decor is warm and inviting, there are literally thousands of books ranging from children’s, teenager, to adult. Books of almost any genre are available. They also sell toys and stuffed animals for the kids. Great place to stop by if you’re ever in the airport and are looking for a good Red. I recommend.”

25 Burrows St, San Francisco CA 94134

3.6 Good 29 reviews

• Today 12 – 6PM
• (415) 828-4311

“I’ve bought packs from there many times and they’re always in stock and reasonably priced, my friend has also hit two sir’s from there so it’s probably not repackaged.”