I'm going to preface this review by saying I go to The Book Loft any time I visit Santa Ynez or…read moreSolvang. The last time I went was in July, and I spent over $200 on new books. I received one paper bookmark with my purchase and I asked for a few more (I'm a teacher in the LA area and I like to put them in my classroom for my students) and the woman ringing me up made it awkward and reluctantly gave me one more. I found it funny but also quite weird. It was like giving up an opportunity for free advertising! Anyway, I'll still go back because I love this place and the people who work there are usually very friendly and helpful. The bookmark awkwardness was an anomaly. The shop is cute and it's always so well curated. Sometimes they have blind date picks that are cheap and fun to open. I always find so many books I want there. I like their used book selection upstairs as well. Must visit as indie bookstores are so few and far between these days!

What a gem! Loved this bookstore in the heart of Solvang. But it's not just a cozy comfortable…read morebookstore. The selection is great and the presentation of books and related gifts make it wonderful to wander and discover different topics to engross yourself in. Great place to shop for a thoughtful gift. I also appreciated the kind and friendly bookstore workers :)

SUCH A GREAT SELECTION! I absolutely love a good bookstore featuring used copies and this was the…read morefirst one I've wandered into since coming back to CA. I walked out with three incredible finds after like 20 mins of exploring and probably could've stayed for another hour if my party wasn't waiting in me. The used prices were higher than what I'm used to at my usual place in Boston, but I think that's just because we're in CA. Highly recommend book lovers to check out the Den if they're ever in SB.

The Book Den is an awesome indie bookstore located on State Street. To get here, there is a nearby…read moreparking structure or street parking all around the area. The shop is on the smaller side but definitely very cozy and packed with tons of good finds. The owner of the shop is friendly and helpful. There is a good selection of different book genres and books in both new and used condition. The books are also definitely reasonably priced. Come stop by and support a local business and pick up a good read!

One of my favorite used bookstores! I no longer live in the area, but make a point to stop here…read moreevery time I come up to visit family. Great selection of books across all genres, I don't think I've ever left the store empty handed.

This is a small little bookstore with so many great finds! I found a book from one of my favorite…read moreauthors L.M. Montgomery - one that I don't have. I was so excited and then became overjoyed when I found out the price was cheap! The staff were so friendly and I would recommend coming here to buy books.

This store is very cool. The lady who owns it is really chill and knows a lot about Mexican…read moremysticism. If you go check out the whole store because it's filled with amazing sculptures and art.

Incredible amount of used books, cozy ambiance, and great people! Could have spent multiple hours…read morein Phoenix Books.

Cheap good Sure, the books are all over the place, but like…read morethis is a true bookstore got a lot of different variety. I found the language books near. I think the stairwell area or maybe it was near the door that had just a cloth over it in the room to the right I think it was just really cool to find some Egyptian books and geological section was just pretty big and when it's overfilled, it just has piles on the floor and it's its own thing which is just really cool I brought my friend with me and she felt like weird vibes from whoever was at the front desk, but I wasn't upfront there too long so I didn't feel or see that Some of the space gave like Fnaf feeling like the children's section with the LED light that's kind of faded. I think in like the slanted roof and just like the doorway with only a cloth over it and kind of a dark corner. Nothing really against that. Just kind of a creepy silly feeling. It definitely had like all of the young adult and just teen books that anyone could want I think it's a really great place

Wow! What a cute bookstore. The decor and set up is immaculate and artistic. I purchased a canvas…read morebag, postcard and new journal. I like that the team is fully knowledgeable about the shop and the area. - The day went, I was greeted by o e of the Roosters on the street. Apparently, this is normal. What a vibe! - The parking on the street is free and easy. The books offered are both new and used. The back has a big kids section. I like it!

Dope bookstore right on the Main Street in what appeared to be the downtown area of Arroyo Grande…read more They've got a decent variety of books and children's books and all of your new releases. Staff is friendly!

I loved my experience here!!! So sad that I had to drive 50…read moreminutes south of my home to find a shop like this. But that further gives me the ability to commend this little gem for remaining open! The owner and staff were lovely and helpful!! Thank you for staying in business, as I was told this is the only shop of its kind on the central coast!!

I did not spend a lot of time in the bookstore, but they had what I needed and I will go back. It's…read morevery lovely. They've got all kinds of things there and I was able to find a nice New Testament with proverbs and psalms in it for somebody that I know that's not quite made the commitment yet to Jesus and she's about to have surgery so I wanna give that to her the person at the store think her name is Sarah anyway she was very courteous to me and I use my GPS and it routed me very wrongly and I ended up miles away from there when it was something really easy to get to and I spoke with her on the phone and she was very helpful to me and just told me the exit to take when I came back this way and I did and I purchased what I needed. It was a good experience all the way round except for the time, wasted trying to find it when I had the wrong directions.

Y'all there were records in CDs on the top floor like right in your face after the elevator and it…read morewas so cool I mean, of course everything is expensive. I was hoping to do getting like some worksheet thing or something so I can help learn a language which they do have a language section and it was just like kind of expensive. I don't really go to these franchise stores that often. Also, their bathroom is on the second floor. They took me later. Only two stalls were in the women's, so hopefully it never gets busy. It's nicely air condition. There's also like two benches right outside the front door. Some nice knickknacks café and a nice little children's section Definitely a wide variety of selection and a nice little clearance area

I absolutely love going to Barnes and Noble to peruse new titles, look at the beautiful journals,…read morecheck out the games, and more. You can find local interest items as well. There is a great variety in prices, so if you are looking for a gift or something for a set price, this is an easy source to utilize. The only downside is the customer service at Barnes and Noble. It may be that I always visit when they are busy, but the staff never go out of their way to help, don't seek to care if you find what you are looking for, I have stood at the "customer service" desk several times and had the person at the desk completely ignore me. They didn't even offer an, "I'll be right with you." One even walked away to do something while I was standing there. Wow. All in all, I will still visit for my book needs, but I never expect good servic

I have been a customer of Jerry's ever since he was at Hammer Books in El Paseo in Santa Barbara, a…read morelifetime ago. I was sorry to find him pushed out of his longtime location, but his new digs are really nice and joined with a beautiful art gallery. I was tempted by many things and left with a great find. There are many, many, reasonably priced books. Of course there are valuable books on display too. And art and posters. Great parking in front too.

I know it's not on State St. therefore, you can easily forget about this place. But do yourself a…read morefavor and go to this bookstore. I know it's not Barnes and Noble but this place is unique because it has rare, out of print, new and used books in this store. The only downside is I wish this bookstore had more books. It's across the street from the parking structure. The person helped me find the book I wanted. At least he wasn't lacking in customer service.

Excellent selection of used books. Great ambiance including the super friendly cats. Prices are…read morereasonable and well worth the trip.

Beautiful bookstore with cats, books, and a cozy atmosphere!!…read more They have so many books that are expertly and carefully organized into easily browsable sections. I saw so many great, used books in the classic literature section I wanted, but I currently have way too many books I need to read and so little time, I didn't purchase any during this visit. But I am definitely coming back in the future to stock up on good reads! The kitties that roam the bookstore are also so freaking adorable. There are three: and orange tabby, a fluffy calico-looking kitty, and a grey and white kitty. The grey and white one greeted us instantly when we walked in, and s/he definitely made us feel welcome and at home. The other kitties were so adorable and friendly too! They weren't as affectionate as the grey and white one, but they let us pet them and looked so content in the bookstore. Rest assured I'll be buying my future books from Nan's, and I encourage anyone who finds themselves in Grover beach or the 5 cities to stop by and pay this magical bookstore a visit.