First - I am thankful to have a bookstore that I can hang out in and browse. This store is in a good location with ample parking. It also has a peaceful vibe and an area, set aside, that you can read at. There is a Starbucks, so you can sip and read. I've always had good service at this Carson location but today I had exceptional service from Nathalia. She was super helpful, patient and a delight to work with. It's employees like her that keep you coming back. And of course, Barnes & Noble pretty much has anything you are looking for as far as books, journals, etc. Today my purchase was a fountain pen along with an accessory. Their pricing was pretty good on both items. I'll be back again soon. read more

Barnes & Noble - Bookstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

This Barnes & Noble is pleasant to look at from the outside, and upon entering the building, the layout is consistent with the standard Barnes & Noble franchise design. The store offers a large selection of books, with many titles covering the same genres but from varying perspectives, writing styles, and approaches. I visited with a specific purpose: to browse the spirituality, tarot, oracle, and divination section. While exploring the store, I also wandered through other departments to see if anything else caught my interest. Fortunately, I came across several items that I added to my mental list for a future purchase. However, the section I had originally come to see offered fewer choices than expected. This was both disappointing and surprising, as I have typically found a much wider variety of these subjects at other Barnes & Noble locations. Of course, I understand that each store's inventory varies. Unfortunately, my interactions with the staff significantly diminished the overall experience. During my visit, one employee repeatedly insisted that I take a shopping basket after I had already made it clear that I did not need one. She then entered my personal space, coming uncomfortably close to my face and behind my head while repeating herself several times. Her behavior came across as intrusive and demonstrated a disregard for personal boundaries, despite appearing to frame the interaction as customer service. I also used the restroom during my visit. It was a decent size, although it felt somewhat crowded. Given the volume of customers this location receives, I believe the restrooms could benefit from more frequent attention and maintenance. Finally, while checking out, I had another unpleasant interaction. The cashier made an unnecessary comment about the email address I provided, referring to it as "trash," or making a similarly negative remark. Regardless of the exact wording, the comment felt inappropriate, unprofessional, and entirely unrelated to completing my purchase. The overall price range is costly, the value is to be determined. Overall, the store itself is enjoyable to browse and offers a pleasant shopping environment. However, my experience with multiple employees left a lasting negative impression. If customer service and respectful interactions are important to you, this location may not meet your expectations. If you're simply interested in browsing the books and merchandise, your experience may depend largely on the staff you encounter that day. read more

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4/4/26 This is one of my favorite locations of bookstores at the Long Beach town. Staff are friendly and very helpful. The location is perfect. Lots of parking. There is a café inside. As usual, I am surprised that I had not dropped a review for this bookstore, and I am here at least once a month, at the very least. Immense selection of books greeting cards, gifts, fiction, nonfiction everything is arranged and organized accordingly. I just love this bookstore. Great big parking lot that is free but it is shared among many businesses at the Long Beach town center. Great experience each time. Prices are fair (compared to Amazon?) at least you can actually pick up a book. Read it at the café and if you decide to buy it go for it if not, then just return it. read more

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I don't know why I waited so long to stop in to this Barnes & Noble after moving into the area - it's conveniently situated near the 605 freeway, AMC theaters, and several casual eateries. The store is fairly large despite being a single story (as compared to say the Del Amo location) and boasts a wide selection of fiction/fantasy (left front), music/collectibles (back), and stationery/gifts (right front). Cafe is to the left of the entrance and a wonderful spot to bring a book or magazine you're in the middle of; baristas are super friendly and knowledgeable about their menu, too! This location is dog-friendly and we even had several associates and fellow customers compliment my rescue dog Darby on his puffer jacket. We can literally spend hours (and probably my life's savings, haha) perusing the stacks of books here. If you're into physical media, I wouldn't necessarily choose to purchase video or vinyls here on account of prices being higher than similar speciality stores in the area. That said though, there are many publications worth your while here! The one challenging thing about this location is the parking since spaces can be tight and people somewhat impatient - heck, I would be anxious too to get my reading fix. Be mindful of the direction of the diagonals and you should be set! read more

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I love this place. My daughter loves books, this location is so clean and very well organized. My daughter wanted these books that are a whole series. They were missing 1 and 2, we were able to order it in store and have it shipped to the store. Everyone is so friendly and very helpful. It is worth the value. We got the premium membership which you pay $39.99 a year. I like that it includes these benefits, plus more: 10% off almost everything on BN.com and in Barnes & Noble stores. 10% off almost everything in Paper Source stores. FREE shipping with no minimum purchase. A tote every Premium Membership year (up to $19.99 value). 10% off the regular price of NOOK devices and accessories. Free upgrade to next size beverage. The membership is worth it for us as our daughter is constantly having us buy her books. read more

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Stopped in because I needed to work on my laptop and there was a cafe that sold Starbucks products. Their cafe area is fairly big and I was able to find a table easily. I ordered at Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher and a savory pastry and both were really good. I went through the store afterwards and it was clean and neatly organized. Great place if you need to co-work for a little bit or do some silent sustained reading. There were outlets along the half-wall around the perimeter of the cafe area. There is a large parking out out front and there's lots of eateries surrounding the bookstore and they're off the 605 fwy. read more

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So the wife and I took our kiddos so they can peruse the books. The missus and I grabbed a coffee at the Starbucks that was inside and just chilled. read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen visited one of her favorite places, B/N! Today was another great experience. I received help from a lovely person, and we shared a laugh. I purchased as much as I could carry and brought myself to the cafe inside for a cup of tea. A lovely afternoon. The end. read more

Stopped by to pick up an order, and it was solid. I usually do pickup now instead of browsing around. The pickup process was easy, but you do have to wait in the regular line since there's no separate line for online orders. If the store is especially busy, you might be waiting for a bit, as the line can move slowly. Luckily, I went at a good time as the line wasn't bad. Parking was easy with plenty of spots available. I also try not to stay too long, since the more I browse, the more I want to buy (temptation always gets me). read more

I'm not much of a book guy BUT I bought and own two books from this establishment so I have some credibility here, I kinda just like going here for a potential third place hangout or study area if ever. You could potentially get away from buying books and just open them up and read them there at the store. They have a large variety that I dare say it's at the same level as if you shopped online, they seem to also have "saucey" content in the mangas sections. The staff is friendly and are knowledgeable so they can recommend you a book! They also have this... $40 Yearly Barnes and Nobles Subscription that knocks off 10% (20% at rare occasions within the year) for every purchase as well as a free cafe drink upgrade if the bookstore has a cafe (NOT A STARBUCKS, THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT STATBUCKS GIFT CARDS), and a free annual tote bag (you cannot double dip for a second bag until you renew it). Unless you're planning on spending $400+ for the next 12 months or you're a regular cafe go'er, I wouldn't say this is for you. The seating for the cafe is fine, but can fill up real easily with most customers that intend to stay more than an hour. read more

Ella was super kind at the cafe. Although she was working alone, she helped everyone with a smile and a positive mindset. I ordered a Vanilla frappe and she added some cookie crumbs that made my drink picture perfect. The drink was delicious and I got to enjoy it while reading my book. Definitely will be returning. Thank you Ella! read more

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Witnessed an employee following around some disabled people who come here often w their program. She was treating them like they were shoplifting but they're just looking around. I understand they probably look like they're behaving funny or sus but like they are also here regularly. How do you not recognize them?? read more

Spending a little time inside, made me remember some good times long ago, when browsing in a book store was a common way to pass time and Amazon hadn't yet become such a ubiquitous word. My wife wanted to do some looking at the nearby DSW, so I decided to kill a little time inside this Barnes and Noble in Long Beach. Browsing through the titles and different parts of the store can give you a sense of current culture. After I did my requisite looking for any James Bond books, I walked over to the music section where the majority of the space was dedicated to vinyl records, albeit with current titles. I even saw a record player, but having Bluetooth output (which makes perfect sense). I did stop by the card game section...been meaning to pick up a copy of Monopoly Deal, and found a version with the help of a friendly store employee. Also picked up plastic (waterproof) playing cards and a colorful deck for my daughter as well. The store seems to be doing well, and hope it continues to do so. read more

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Daniel is so amazing! I came to find a butterfly book for my son who has autism. And he went ABOVE and beyond to help me! And to top it off he was sooo genuine and sweet. Thank you Daniel for your kindness read more

I really do miss book stores. They keep closing down so I was happy to walk into this one. I totally missed the chairs that they used to have for customers to sit at and browse magazines and books. I understand they took it away because people were literally there all day, reading magazines, and books. I do like how each section is labeled correctly. If you need self-help books, there's a section for that. If you need cooking books, there's also a section for that. Now they have a lot of toys for sale for kids as well and I like their variety. Sometimes it's nice to browse through books at a bookstore instead of buying online. A few less stars as their restroom facilities need more frequent cleaning and restocking of supplies. read more

I haven't been in a Barnes & Noble in a while. Things have changed over the years. They used to have seating areas for you to flip through books. The only place to sit is in the Starbucks Cafe inside. Not sure if you allowed to bring books inside. They have a couple chairs in the magazine area. Books are priced pretty reasonably. This is inside the shopping plaza so parking is available. read more

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Here's a polished Google review version that keeps your warmth and appreciation: I stopped by Starbucks while looking for the Book of the Month, and I had such a lovely experience. The young woman who helped me was incredibly kind and welcoming. We ended up chatting about the book, a cute cat drawing on the whiteboard, and even our own cats, it felt so natural and genuine. I didn't catch her name, but she truly made my visit special. She has short hair and glasses. It's little moments like this that turn a quick stop into something memorable. Thank you for the kindness, it really made my day! I definitely will be back! read more

Another great Barnes and Noble! Nice, big, clean bookstore. Always friendly! And a great location while the other Long Beach store is being remodeled. read more

Small b&n compared to other locations Not a lot of selection Hard to find navigate if your looking for something specific I was trying to find the cookbook area and couldnt find it Lots of parking though And theres a small cute cafe inside the bookstore read more

Since when can't you sit on the floor at a book store to look through books that are basically at ground level? Took my toddler and my baby and was kneeling down to look through the toddler books that were low to the ground while my toddler was sitting down on the floor right next to me looking through a few of the books. I had to put my baby down for a moment to free my hands. Felt like we were being watched the entire time and then an employee came over to tell us can't sit on the floor after only 5 mins of being in that section. I know it's not a public library, but have some respect and common sense for paying customers with young children. read more

I'm only rating this cause my experience at the Starbucks inside is horrible. The cashier kept talking over me and won't let me finish. If you want to hurry up and take my order then let me finish!!!! She got all our names on our order wrong too, ridiculous! The only reason I gave this place a 2 star not 0 cause the Barnes and Noble Sale Associate who help me was really nice. Remove Starbucks and get a other coffee business to work there! read more

I come here for the sportscards and TCG cards they sell in the front counter. They usually have a good amount of these items in stock and I always leave buying a couple of them. Usually when a new sportscards or TCG product is out, this bookstore will have them in stock within a week of release date. Customer service is good. I often call ahead to ask what items they have in stock and everyone else is always so patient to provide me with what they have and pricing. There is also a cafe inside serving Starbucks and baked goods. They often give $1 off discounts for drinks and baked goods with the receipt. However, they don't accept the Starbucks app. The cafe also gets crowded. There is never a place to sit everytime I visit. read more

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This is one of the few major book store still around that I know of. I enjoy browsing the different books selections and seeing what's new. I think the best thing about going to the book store is that they have a lot of unique Knick Knacks that you aren't going to find anywhere else. I used to always buy their how to kits and loved buying their miniature gift trinkets. There is also a Starbucks inside and a place to sit. Staff I've encountered are nice and it's just nice to shop at a physical bookstore. read more

It is a miracle alone that we still have book stores chains available around so for that fact alone it deserves most of my rating. Besides that it is a really solid alternative towards being able to grab that specific old feeling almost library esc of roaming around thousands of book rows with the warm cozy sent of coffee roasted in the air, also has a solid section for Anime which i love, it lures me in more frequently! read more

Large store, very clean and well organized, huge selection of books, employees are ALL very friendly and knowledgeable, parking is plentiful in a huge parking lot and reading books is COOL! read more

Barnes & Noble - Bookstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

One of the better single story locations of this book store. There are incentives for being a part of their rewards program. Service is excellent with knowledgeable staff. The prices are reasonable. We love coming here! read more

The place is huge and amazing. I like going here because the sections are classified into categories of the books. They also have a coffee shops where you can sit and relax. I haven't tried the coffee shops but I'm hoping I'll be able to try it next time. The service here is good because they have a section where you can ask for help if you're looking for a specific book. read more

Rude Starbucks female staff Saturday night 1/17/2026 7:40pm. Ordered a hot chocolate, didn't call it out, she yelled cafe with soy misto instead, I walked up to pickup and glared at me, I asked is this my hot chocolate, she replied YES IT'S YOUR HOT CHOCOLATE, how am I supposed to know if you yell out the wrong order when placing it on the counter, the service at this star bucks is inconsistent, maybe they don't like working the Starbucks counter, rather work the book store counter and having to switch between the two is irritating to them. read more

BEWARE!! I ordered and paid for my books online so that I can just pick them up without having to wait in the line to buy and purchase books in the store. I came in and was told there is NO Online Pick Up! I had to wait in line and there was 57 people ahead of me in line! I promised my 90 year old aunt that I would get her books before she left to go back to Arizona. VERY DISAPPOINTED that they are so unorganized here! read more

I really like this location. Although the selection and atmosphere have declined over time, especially since they no longer have a big music section, the exceptional customer service more than makes up for it. I always feel valued when I visit. The staff are very accommodating and allow you to take your time exploring, which is great considering the prices are high. However, we had a negative experience at the PCH location where we felt followed and made uncomfortable by the staff. Because of this, we have decided to shop exclusively at this location and maybe the Huntington Beach location to change things up. read more

This is probably my favorite location. The employees are always so nice and helpful The selection of books is great I always find what I need. read more

My son and I have been coming here for years. The customer service has always been amazing. The only problem is they keep moving the genres of books around to different areas too much. This makes it difficult to find things. Not to mention, the books or items you are looking for they may have it or they have to order it. read more

Girls and I enjoy our time at Barnes and nobles.. Great reading and cute accessories...

Great place to find a good read. Great selection. Friendly helpful employees always. Prices are always great and if you have the membership, prices are even better (20% off each item, who could pass that up?!). read more

1/01/2023, this place is still open and struggling to survive with their high book prices. Barnes and Noble stock price has been ridiculously low for several years now and no plans to rebound. Why this place hasn't yet filed for bankruptcy and closed the stores is beyond comprehension. They keep rearranging the inside of the stores to make it look different but that still doesn't help make money because folks aren't buying books anymore. People come in simply to browse through the books with their dirty hands and to buy a coffee and bagel to sit down on the hard chairs and benches to read through a few pages. It's time this place goes out of business. read more

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My favorite bookstore to go too!! This store is a bit bigger than the other location near my house so it's worth the extra drive. The workers both at the Starbucks inside and Barnes and noble are super sweet and always asking me if I need help. I'm always able to find all books. They actually had a booktok table too for a bit. The value is so good because they always have discounts. The bathrooms are super clean too!! read more

Barnes & Noble - Bookstores Near Me - Long Beach, California

I absolutely love this store because of the collection of book choices as well as other interesting items. The Starbucks cafe also adds to the environment to make it a wonderful place to relax! read more

Came in to purchase a vinyl showing as available online. I had to ask for help since I couldn't find it myself. After a while the vinyl was finally located but I was told it was open but that I could still purchase it. If it were a book or something else I wouldn't have minded but vinyl can be delicate. They didn't even offer me a discounted option for offering me to purchase an open vinyl. I had to ask myself about a possible discount. After some more waiting I was told they could do twn percent but that's it. They then offered me an option to purchase it online and ship it to the store for me. Money not being the main issue I agreed immediately. Some more waiting later I was told they couldn't purchase it online because their warehouse didn't have it now. To top it all off I can actually purchase the item online but have to pay for shipping it! That's pretty ridiculous since it's a 4th of the vinyl price. To recap: they offer me a tiny discount for an open item (delicate item at that). They offer me an option to ship it to their store. They say they can't do that almost immediately after I agree. I can purchase the item but I have to pay for shipping if I want it because for some reason they'd love to charge me for shipping but they won't ship to their own store. Thanks for nothing or better yet, thanks for offering me a second hand item OR a more expensive option read more

Really happy with this Barnes & Noble! Nice to see one still around. You can become a member for savings if you're a regular book-buyer. Staff was very pleasant. Thanks Barnes & Noble! Highly recommend read more

Service here is amazing. Alyssa helped me find books on my desired topic. She went extra mile and seemingly researched or studied subject as she had thorough knowledge on the books and authors of books I was contemplating reading! Thank you . P.s store is so clean! read more