Small World Books is a cute, cozy local bookstore located right on the beach in Venice Beach. It is a little gem, a rough diamond, and a sunken treasure offering an amazing, curated selection of books. This includes a big sci-fi and fantasy section, an extensive wall of zines, a fine selection of poetry, feminist sociology, and a landscape of heaping tables ranging interests from sketchbooks to beach reads. It is like falling into a fantasy story, a life-giving cutaway and a portal for the curious mind. The staff is fantastic, friendly, very helpful, kind, and welcoming. The shop also has sweet resident bookstore cats. It is a trip-worthy place for bookshop lovers of all kinds.
I love visiting this local bookstore any time I’m in Venice Beach! Amazing curated selection, a big sci-fi / fantasy section, and it’s located right on the beach. And if you’re thinking that it couldn’t possibly be better - they also have a bookstore cat!
July 2025
It’s a very cute, cozy bookstore that offers a variety of books, maps, cards, etc. The staff is also very helpful and friendly! 😆
May 2025
Fantastic customer service and a delightful selection of books! From sketchbooks to beach reads and everything in between, you’ll find it all here. The person at the counter is kind and welcoming—adds to the charm!
