I came in looking for a DIY book decoration nook and found exactly what I wanted with the help of the staff. I also love that Barnes & Noble is dog-friendly and how convenient parking is, since there's a huge lot where this store is located. If you're looking for great deals they have a bargain isle where you can get books from $5 - $10. I always enjoy coming here. read more

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This isn't the closest Barnes & Noble to me, but I did see they had a pretty great DVD section so I came to check it out. It was a gift for my sister who has been getting into watching movies and shows on DVD. The store was super organized by genres of books, vinyls/CDs and DVDs. I was able to find some classics that we loved when we were kids. The line was pretty long considering it was right after Christmas and they were having a huge sale, but the staff was so nice and apologized for the wait. I liked the layout of this one and can see myself visiting this location more often! read more

Horrible horrible workers! Particularly the Balding older man with a birthmark/mole on his head. He is the most pretentious asshole I've ever met. I hope the worst in his life. I've been to this store multiple times and for some reason each time I have an encounter with him he always has a comment to say about my books. I get it not everyone is going to like the same things, however this man is always so incredibly judgmental about when I am reading. My final straw occurred just yesterday when he comes up right after I was talking to my friend about the next book in the empyerean series. He walks up says "fourth wing?" I reply yes to which he rolls his eyes and walks away. And this isn't the first time he's done this to me regarding this series and just the genre in general. I'm someone who read multiple genres. I enjoy both fantasy and Romantasy. But he has gone out of his way at times to just be so rude. I remember one interaction where he asked me if I read fantasy to which I replied yes he then proceeds to ask if I read fourth wing. Again I reply yes he rolls his eyes and starts to tell me how that's not fantasy that's romantasy. First of all yes fourth wing is romantasy. But that's not what you asked me. You asked if I read the fantasy genre then just assumed that the only "fantasy" I read was fourth wing. Rather than asking me what books I've read he makes an assumptions, attempts to correct me, and it's just overall rude and condescending. I can't imagine working in a bookstore and being such a dick about what people choose to read. I don't know if he will ever read this but if he does I hope he knows he's a douche!! Oh and stop riling your fucking eyes!! read more

Love this location! Baristas were super friendly and helpful! All employees were super sweet!!!

Stopped by on my visit to Cali in February 2025. Grabbed a Chai latte and it was still good. The young lady working was nice and polite. The sitting area was clean. This Starbucks had a good selection of goodies. Make sure you have a members card because discounts are good. read more

The Banned Books table should be checked out by EVERYONE ... I have read most of those books and for the life of me will not understand why religious zealots get to tell me what books to read - My childhood brain read any and all books in order to learn and think and decide. If "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "Flowers for Algernon" are two of the banned books, those banners need to read to open their brains. Thank you, Barnes and Nobel, for all you display! It does sometimes get noisy in the store - and the chairs are not comfortable. I like the staff with whom I've spoken and their knowledge is astounding. I still read my fav childhood books like Bambi and Mister Popper's Penguins. I own them both. read more

Good aupply of all kinds of books, supplies, toys, puzzles, and so much more with great rewards and variety. Amazing for great gifts for anybody in the family. Love the selection of tarot, wiccan, supernatural, and even crystal and oil supplies especially. Open resources and books in all languages and religions. Friendly staff, and sometimes nice customers, Still one of the best stores in oceanside blvd and same old prices since I was a kid. read more

Only place locally to find a bible cover. Employees were helpful and the selection of covers was good. Reasonable prices too, overall a really good experience. read more

I demand more Christian books, I'm sick of all the spells books, witchcraft, crystals, the deception is real!!! Please bring holy books that actually bring healing ‍ I was delivered from anxiety when i accepted Jesus when no crystal, drug , alcohol helped it only dugged me out that hole!!! read more

Watch your receipts when purchasing "on sale" items & get a paper receipt at this store. Cashier was in a hurry in my purchase which is fine if the transaction was correct. Do your math & don't feel rushed. Something didn't seem right walking out. Charged full price on a steeply discounted item. Cashier corrected the transaction with cash back. read more

I would recommend if you want to go read and peace and look for a book . But I didn't go for that o went to the Starbucks that is inside the store . I had a really bad experience. I've never had a really bad coffee as this one . Don't know if this girl is new or she forgot to add the coffee to my drink . I ordered an iced caramel macchiato it tasted like milk with syrup I never tasted the coffee . Really dissatisfied . read more

Service was rude. When I purchased multiple books and asked for a bag, they said I could purchase one for $1.50. Makes me want not want to go back.. I think I'll stick to Amazon for my book purchases moving forward. read more

I really enjoy this Barnes & Noble Booksellers Store location in Oceanside, CA. This Barnes & Noble Booksellers Store it has a wide variety of quality books to choose from and at reasonable prices. I have visited this bookstore approximately 4 times previously and I like this atmosphere. This Barnes & Noble Booksellers Store is a good size because it is not too big and not too small. It's the perfect size for me. I visited this Barnes & Noble Booksellers Store a few days ago because I wanted to start a running program and to have more energy now. This is June now and these weather conditions make me feel more tired lately. I was looking through their bookshelves and I located a great selection of books on Exercising and Sporting Activities. I came across this book's title called: Galloway's Book on Running. The author is Jeff Galloway. The price is $13.00. The contents inside this Running Book is very informative and useful information. Rudy my former boyfriend who is an athlete and has ran in several marathons. Rudy told me to buy a Runner's World Training Diary by Joe Henderson. Then Rudy said to me, it is a great way for me to track my weekly goals and to write them down in this Training Dairy every day. There is also on every single page in this Training Dairy, I can write down my Daily Weight and I can write down my Daily Pulse when I am jogging in these morning hours. It is a wonderful way for me to keep my whole body more fit. The price is $9.95. The total cost for these 2 Running Books was $22.95. Then I also bought this book called: In-Line Skating Made Easy. The author is Martin Dugard. The price is $16.95. I have been In-Line Skating on and off for about (two years) now. This In-Line Skating Made Easy Book is very detailed-oriented and it will help keep me to stay safer. I also purchased this Celine Dion DVD Video. I really love Celine Dion's music. Some of my favorite hits are It's All Coming Back To Me Now, The Power of Love, My Heart Will Go On, and That's The Way It Is and I Want You To Need Me. The price is $8.79. My subtotal was $48.69 plus the tax was $3.99 my total bill was $52.68. I paid for these (4 items) at the front cash register from a sales associate at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers Bookstore last week. I received excellent customer service from this location. read more

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I went to the bookstore so my grandson could look around at books, toys, STEM items. He's 5. Of course we would up looking at toys and I figured " it's a bookstore and these animal toys can't cost that much ". Wow. Was I wrong. 2 small toys and child book. $78 bucks Stay away from this place. read more

One of the last remaining physical bookstores, and I love getting lost in its shelves. Very helpful and friendly staff, particularly one employee restocking the fantasy section who declared himself their "resident nerd," and took the time to walk me through the entire fantasy/sci-fi section, giving me thoughtful and thorough suggestions based on what I read and enjoy most. The classics section also makes the store worth visiting with their beautiful Barnes & Noble Signature Classics editions and clothbound editions, which are quickly beautifying my home library. Took one star off just because it's on the pricier side and I can't always find what I'm looking for; but nothing compares to the feeling of wandering through the stacks and walking out with a book you never knew you needed! read more

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Had a bad experience with the cashier it was a middle aged man with glasses. While browsing, my friend and I chose a personal book we were excited about, but when we went to check out, the employee made a suspicious remark that made us uncomfortable. He also bent the book while handling it. We were left unsatisfied. read more

This is a large Starbucks inside the Barnes and Noble. Ample seating. Serves hot food too like caprese sandwiches, max and cheese.... Roxanne is very friendly and professional. Very clean location. read more

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Totally love this bookstore!. When I walked in with my little monsters there were several people greeting us and showing us new books on display. They also asked if they could help us find what we were looking for. Since I have promised my little monsters that I would buy them any book that they wanted, these two guys went all over the bookstore in search of their favorite stories. We ended up buying Pinkalicious for the baby girl and Harry Potter books for my little handsome guy. There was even a reading area in the children's section where I read a short story to them. Staff members let me read aloud and other kids also joined in on the fun. Very well organized bookstore with a coffee shop where we can order drinks and pastries. Current deal is buy one cookie and get one free! read more

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I like shopping here and browsing. Sometimes I'll come here and just preview items and I'll buy them on Amazon for cheaper (guilty!). However, sometimes they will mail out great coupons!!! That is a great time to shop! You can pay for a membership which gives you discount me with every purchase but they also have teacher memberships for free and a kids club. There is also a cafe with coffee and pastries for purchase. They have everything from books, to board games, to kids toys, to kids books, movies and reading related electronics (book lights). The kids area is neat and they have a stage for author readings and such. Sometimes I find great stuff in the clearance bins too! Nice place to go and browse as well as kill time. :) read more

I always enjoy walking into a Barnes and Noble, especially when the aroma of coffee fills the air. Makes me want to sit, read and sip. The last couple of months I've been here each time to pick up a book. I would call in ask if they have the specific book I am hunting down. They quickly look it up and say they have it in stock and if I would like to place it on hold. They will hold a book up to 3 days, and extend the hold time if you call on the 3rd day to request a longer hold time. This space is usually immaculate and seem to staff the floors as well as the registers well. Yesterday I had a couple of people kindly checking if I needed any assistance. I find this store to be big because I haven't been in another store that was larger. Its large enough to have a coffee spot, music and kids reading area. I love to wander in the stationery and journal book areas to see their latest designs they have to offer. I also love as you wait in line the area will be lined with little gadgets, mini books gift bags and other goodies to give as gifts or for yourself. read more

I am in love with this store! It's inviting and filled with everything you need. It is more than just a book store, it has great toys and items that are great gifts! This book store ha s great people working and very helpful too! Every time I have a question and need something I love to come here. I might be one of a few people who enjoy new books but I prefer coming here and look through the newest books instead of searching at amazon. In addition, they have competitive prices! On their website they offer used books too that you can pick up in store. I have just positive words for this store. My favorite thing is that they offer programs for little kids that are free. It's a childhood memory to see people reading books at a book store and it's great that they offer this too here! My favorite: they have a nursing area too! What a great place! read more

Called to check stock on an item and an employee told me they dont do that over the phone. theres no way to check online but you wont just check an item thats up by the register so i dont have to drive 20 mins to be disappointed? horrible service read more

Great bookstore to browse books and have a great afternoon. That's 4 stars. However the prices are definitely not competitive given that we all now have Amazon and eBay to look at. I didn't go to the cafe so I can't say anything about it. One day I was in this plaza and decided to go in there and browse. Its obvious location at the front of the driveway entrance made it easy to spot. Despite the area was busy, finding a parking spot wasn't too hard of a task. The bookstore was pretty big with every genre you could think of. At the very front of the store you'd immediately see the books on sale, even without membership. The staff I encountered were all very friendly and welcomed any questions if I had any. I like how they have a big kids section at the back and are clearly categorized based on age group and grade level. I enjoy reading kids' books as much as those for adults! They also have a big manga area! Very clean and organized bookstore with friendly staff and at a great location. However, I didn't end up buying anything here. The kids books were twice as much as what's sold at Amazon. read more

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Bookworm's Dream! One of the main perks I love is that hours are opened until late when most other businesses have shut down for the day, so when I get late night cravings for caffeine and a fantasy escape, Barnes and Noble indulges me in my introvert delight! Only downside is that they don't have big comfy chairs for you to sit in and unwind, but then again they don't want you to stay for hours on end reading books you won't buy. I also wish they have more tables and chairs because everyone comes here to study or relax and unwind without being bothered! Insiders Tip: Look at the Clearance book shelves because maybe the book you're looking for is there. Had to learn this the hard way. read more

Today we stopped by this book store and we had a really good experience. The employees were super friendly and willing to help you find what you are looking for. Multiple employees asked if I needed help and if they could help me find a book. I asked to find one book and the lady brought me to the correct section and suggested another book for when I finish the one I enquired about. Would I return to this book store? Absolutely! read more

The selection was fair but the customer service was terrible. Here's why: I approached the customer service counter and no one was there. There was a female employee rearranging a stack of books who saw me but waited until I went over to her. She shot me a look like, "fine I'll help you." Long story short she tells me the book can be found in the fiction section. So off I go. She's watching me struggle to locate it and does nothing to help. It's almost like she enjoyed me failing. I finally found the book thanks to the grace of God. Now at the register. The guy seemed friendly enough at first, but when I started asking questions like, "do you price match?" and "can I use a coupon?" his whole world turned upside down and now he's pissy. If only I'd kept my mouth shut, head down and yes sir'd him all would have been good. Never going back there. read more

I was very excited about the book deals I found, but when I got up to the register, the customer service I experienced almost made me walk out empty handed. The lady that rang me up tried to get me to purchase their rewards card (which costs $25!!) without me knowing - she said "would you like to sign up for our rewards program? You'll get 10% off for signing up and email coupons.." I even asked if it was a Credit Card and she said it was not. I said "sure, why not" thinking it was a loyalty program that would send me the occasional coupon. However, when she totaled the amount for my purchase, the total was super high. Only when I asked about the total did she finally tell me the card costed $25. When I told her I wasn't aware that the card was something I needed to purchase and that I no longer wanted it, she was extremely rude to me and said she told me already that it cost $25, when I know she didn't mention. I don't go to Barnes & Noble often so maybe this isn't the norm and I had a rare, bad experience. read more

Very nice store, the employees always ready to assist, if you are asking for help. Simply take a magazine or a book, find a seat and let your wife to shop around for a while, you are not harassed, take your sweet time, enjoy your coffee. It has a great selection of the books, clean bathrooms, AC in the summer and if you are a teacher - 20% discounts on the books purchased. read more

They have the worst service the employees suck and the prices very high not coming back.

Barnes & Noble is my happy place! Even though this location is on the smaller side, they never fail to have the books I'm looking for. They have a great kid's section, Starbucks, and music department too - truly a one-stop shop bookstore. Staff is super helpful and several employees have gone out of the way to locate my specific searches. The environment is very clean and well organized, so this store makes for the perfect place to browse and enjoy some new reads. Plus the hours - amazing! Being new to the area, I've noticed that few places are open till 10p so I appreciate that extra hour of shopping time. I urge everyone to ditch the Amazon shopping and get out & support our local bookstores! Barnes and Noble is a great addition to our community. **TIP!** Check out their clearance section & kid's calendar - both are full of great finds! read more

I LOVE this bookstore. They have such a welcoming and inclusive environment. The staff is so kind, and they have a huge selection of books for great prices. Can't wait to come back in to grab my next book!! read more

I didn't find the Planner that I was looking for I really wanted the #PunctuatePlanner #Elephant style . Thus, choices this year were so limited and they come one month late... Even they don't have my planner, this place is still a wonderful place to hang out. To look around looking at new Series of new books. The potpourri smell by the aisle of stationaries is one of my favorite spot. read more

Yes, yes, the parking does suck in this center but that's not exactly B&N's fault. Good-sized, clean* and the children's area is especially large and nice. This location gets extra credit because they offer fairly frequent story time readings for the kiddies. Overall, a solid location in the B&N chain. *I didn't have the pleasure of using the restroom but others have noted a cleanliness problem there. read more

Call me biased, but B&N is the Toys 'R Us for bibliophibians. You've got your games and gadgets (great neat little board games and of course, the nook, which I finished two cross word puzzles on), your digital media section, the children's section, and the rest of the store! What they don't have they'll order for you, what they do, they'll walk you over to it and pull it off the shelf for you. I'm an HP fan and needed to get my fix, so I bought Tales of Beadle the Bard. I'm sure other places have it cheaper, but I pay for the experience of going here (I also get way too many coupons in my inbox, so be sure to sign up with their program). They've got a S'Bux inside, plus a Chipotle next door. And free wifi. Though this is standard at most B&N's, I just like this one. It's clean, the environment is relaxed, and it's close to home. There's also a Trader Joe's across the street. And a Romano's near by. And a Jamba Juice. Suffice to say, B&N picked out a decent location. read more

I think this store is slowly becoming my second home, I'm here way too often. It has a lot to offer and it's quite organized. I enjoy that I can plop myself on the floor adjacent to any bookshelf and just read snippets of a potential purchase or maybe even get really involved in said book and sit for awhile...never once been approached by someone (passerby or store employee) telling me to remove myself from my hobo-reading stance! Love that I can bring my school goodies to study here! To help appease my tummy grumbles, the cafe offers a lot of awesome food and drink options (Hello, Starbucks) Enjoy the calm atmosphere of the store, even with the children's book section occupying such a big space at the back of the store. Speaking of which, this B&B is a STUPENDOUS place to bring small child-shaped people! Books, toys, games, movies, and sweet benefits of the Kid's Club (which costs nothing to sign up for, YAY) I like the kid's events they host here. It's no public library, so yes the books can be pricey and the sales people will always, without fail, ask you about the perks of the store's membership! Might pay off if you're a frequent flyer with Barnes n Noble. Personally, I'm like a magnet to the sale and clearance shelves and bins. Lots of really cool, really random finds. read more

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I am pretty geeky, and I enjoy going to bookstores. This particular Barnes and Noble happens to be my favorite (compared to B&N in Costa Mesa, the godforsaken Irvine, Tustin, Escondido, and Temecula). Although it is not as large as the Costa Mesa bookstore, I still think it has a great selection of books compared to the others. It is also surrounded by other stores and restaurants, which I find pretty convenient. Plus a Starbucks! I think it's the best looking one out of the others. So why just an A-OK rating? Well, *how* the store is located is pretty inconvenient. The store is basically in the center of the parking lot, making it very pedestrian unfriendly. Also, when I was trying to do work there, there are no power outlets! How can I do work when my computer battery runs out? Shame on you, Barnes and Noble. I will admit, this place does compensate for bigger book selection, but come on...with the internet, it's fairly easy to find a book you want/need these days. Nonetheless, I *do* like this one, but it could've been better designed... read more

I love this bookstore chain but this store didn't do it for me. Granted I've been to a lot of B&N stores in different states so I do have some other experiences to compare it to. This store is not as big as some others. It's not small but it seems really crowded. There's a Starbucks which is good but they had a lot of space taken up by a grade school band playing Christmas music. Not a fan. Parking is crazy too given the big box store layout. Checkout was pretty speedy given the number of people in line. And then as I checked out I was told bags were not free. Oh yeah I'm visiting California- forgot about that silly rule. I prefer the bigger stores that have quiet nooks where I can chill and decide which new books I want to buy. read more

Very large bookstore. They have a lot of toys and puzzles and art supplies as well. The bookstore is kept tidy. The cafe (Starbucks) was a welcome addition. read more

I've been coming to this store location for as long as I've lived in Oceanside. The staff have always been 100% helpful, friendly, and even witty at times. Of course with just like with any business they have had bad days and who doesn't, but overall they are top notch. I have often needed to find uncommon books and the staff have gone out of their way to track whatever I needed down and when available even having it put on hold at a different store. Granted, my heart rests with the small independent book sellers which are an endangered species in today's business world - especially in San Diego, but Barnes & Noble has a role in our community non the less and it's every bit as important as the smaller book sellers. My only hope, is that they will be around another 20yrs and not succumb to the likes of Amazon. read more

We like the children's section in this store. There are plenty of books for all ages. Also, there is a reading section for the kids to sit down and read or an adult can sit and read a book to their child. This was a great place to hang out with family and there is something for the young toddlers to do or read and something for the kids that are older than toddlers to read in the same place. read more