Very nice stop for coffee along our road trip north. There's an eclectic gallery of art to roam through while you wait for your cafe order. There's a dining area with several window-side tables, and when you're done eating, there's a huge selection of used books to browse, including several rare and out-of-print titles. I've been to a handful of other places in Gold Beach for meals, and this is the friendliest I've visited so far. Some establishments in town definitely have a "locals only" vibe, but Gold Beach Books seems much more welcoming to out-of-towners. read more

Gold Beach Books - Bookstores Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

We spend 4-5 days in Gold Beach every summer. Their coffee and a pastry are our favorite breakfast. Only 4 stars because because baked goods selection is frequently limited.` read more

While I live in Gold Beach I still make regular trips here. It's mostly for the coffee and snacks, although I enjoy browsing the local artwork and occasionally make the trek upstairs if I'm looking for a casual read. So I'm rating this place mostly on the coffee house and books by local authors and on local topics While I guess I'm in the minority, I find the coffee drinks here at least as good as Kissing Rock and the attention to detail, the pastries and cookies, and the service to be much better in my experience Buy a used book on a rainy afternoon and get a warm mocha and a cookie and enjoy them all together read more

I cannot speak for the books or art........yet. However, this place has the best clam chowder! Great pasties, coffee, ice cream and chocolates for summer I am assuming. Yummo. read more

This is such a great stop along the Oregon Coast. I had read good reviews about this place so we decided to stop in on our way up the coast and this store exceeded my expectations. They're conveniently located along Highway 101 and have a fairly large parking lot that makes it easy to pull over and stop for a bit. There's a coffee shop on one side of the store which we didn't get to try, but it looked pretty nice! As far as the book selection goes, they've done a really good job creating an offering of old and new books. They have two stories and honestly so many books and sections to browse through. My favorite part about this book store is how many old copies and rare books they have. It's a super unique experience to be able to browse through books that date back over one hundred years ago! They also have cases that have signed copies of popular old books as well as several unique historical books. Lastly, there's some local art and sculptures featured throughout the store which is fun to look at too. I highly recommend stopping in next time you're on the Oregon coast! read more

Such a fun store. There's a ton of books, from women's books, health, cuisine, military, sci-fi, mystery, horror, and much more. There's also a cute cafe with yummy coffee and fudge. They also have Umpqua ice cream, chocolate truffles, and food to get. This place is fun to stop at if you love books. There's also a ton of art, art cards for purchase, and some bags. read more

When I read some online reviews, I was excited to explore a coastal Oregon bookstore that had a rare book room. The person at the counter informed me that the room is now closed and if I wanted to see that inventory then I could go online. She also said that if I was looking for a particular title, she could check and see if they had it. Personally, the joy of a bookstore is grounded in looking through books on a shelf and discovering titles. I often buy books on ABE, but the true joy of book collecting happens in moments of discovery-- and the suggestion that I search through their rare book offerings online is counter intuitive to having a brick and mortar store. The selection of used books on the second floor was very disappointing-- and many of the books were in shoddy condition. With all the amazing beauty of the Oregon coast, my disappointment with the bookstore lasted only a few brief seconds, but I will never bother to stop at this store again, nor will I recommend it to any of my friends. Based on the person at the counter's lack of enthusiasm about my questions, I am guessing that she will be happy to know that. read more

This a big, two story bookstore with new and used books, high quality art and a coffee shop/bakery. Most of the art is sculptures or jewelry. We bought some greeting cards and the sale person pointed out the artists who were passing by and they said "Hi." There is a large parking lot behind and to the side. We entered the store just before noon and I bought the last two items in the pastry display: expresso brownies. They were just as I like brownies: no frosting, not so full of chocolate that they are almost fudge. They were cake-like with a strong flavor combination of coffee and chocolate. read more

This makes me feel awful. I read in a guidebook that this was a popular place to stop. I checked Yelp, and everyone here was hella supportive. I am an absolute sucker for a bookstore, and there's something about a used bookstore that pulls me in even more. All the treasures you can find that have been passed down with love is truly the greatest and 75,000 volumes?! SOLD! Until I walked in... They are trying so hard. All the book related quotes on the walls, the bars on the windows with their initials, the man at the counter boasting all the greatness. There are a couple tables of new books -- some pop fiction, some local writers... about what you'd expect. Then there are two floors of used books. They're not really the great used books you'd expect to find, more like the ones that have been in your older neighbor's garage sale for the past 40 years. Yes, I love old books, but the vast majority of these 75,000 volumes saw their better days a couple of decades ago. I didn't even want to touch most of the books because I was afraid they'd just disintegrate. It's one thing to be a used bookstore, but these are neglected and abused books. For all of the hours I was planning on spending here, I was out within 15 minutes, and that includes the time it took for me to get a cup of soup and a smoothie. That's what the star goes to -- the cafe. The food and beverages there were top notch. The only redeeming quality of this building, unfortunately. read more

Beautiful art and WONDERFUL COFFEE. Delicious baked goods and great lunch menu. Fast friendly service. Warm comfortable atmosphere. Two thumbs up. read more

We recently visited our family on the coast. Along the way, we found this bookstore/art gallery. Wow, what an added bonus to find the delicious coffee shop inside! They offer a variety of hot/cold/blended coffees and teas! They also sell scones, brownies, and other danishes. Our barista, Jen, was fast and very pleasant. The coffee was made perfectly, and the muffins were delicious! We also enjoyed perusing the wonderful collection of books, both classic and new. The beautiful high-quality collection of artwork in the gallery was genuinely unexpected, and such a nice touch. We enjoyed our visit so much that we stopped for coffee the next morning before continuing our journey. read more

For the clam chowder alone, five stars! What a lovely little lunch in an eclectic space.

This is my dream establishment! Bookshop/art gallery/cafe. I stopped for coffee and a brownie (delicious,) while driving through town, and was completely charmed with this bustling place. Midday on a Monday, the place is clearly a cultural hub in town. I was impressed with the vintage international cookbook section, (my niche,) and the impressive art gallery with glasswork, jewelry, paintings and more. Also nice thematic displays of old books that are for sale. The books are upstairs, and there is an elevator. Also a nice clean restroom. read more

Perfect combination of classic and contemporary books, arts and coffee. Friendly staff.

Stopped in here for a coffee. By sheer accident, I was able to get the last cinnamon roll they had. Latte' was excellent. Cinnamon Roll was the best one I have ever had on earth. Crew was talkative and fantastic. read more

Who knew this gem of a bookstore would be in Gold Beach? It is a two story building filled with books and it is very library-like; think of a library that sells their books! I can't say much more than if you love books... go! You won't be disappointed. And there is a nice little coffee shop inside too. read more

A world class bookstore . Contemporary and antiquarian books. Knowledgeable owners. Unusual breakdown of topics in shelving. RACHEL's adjacent coffee shop with tables for sampling before you buy and excellent coffee and tea . For a bibliophile, this alone could make Gold Beach an Oregon Coast destination read more

Oh, lordy...what can i say about this place...IT'S A BOOK STORE!! Which in my case..is a REALLY good thing!! I have found some remarkable finds here..from author signed books to the really rare!! They have EVERYTHING!! Literally...If you love books, do not pass this gem of a book store up on your travels along the beautiful Oregon coast!! The little coffee shop inside the store is terrific too!! Yummy goodies and the coffee is superb! read more

One of my favorite bookstores to go to, this place has a great selection with reasonable prices. Be prepared to stay here for about 45-60 minutes. It's two stories with lots and lots of selections. They also have DVDs, cards, art and a nice little coffee shop. read more

I was VERY surprised to find such a bookstore in tiny Gold Beach. Another reviewer alluded to GB's Christian conservative flavor and I could kind of see that in their metaphysical book selection. Saw a ton of books on Christianity, Eastern, Western, Protestant, Catholic and American Evangelical, but when you decide to look into metaphysical, mystical and general woo-woo stuff, the books were either older paperbacks from the 1970s or New Age blockbuster best sellers. Even despite that, you can easily pass an hour or two just browsing the books and different sections, given it is quite a large 2-story building, which also includes Rachel's Coffeehouse downstairs in a shared space, and a rare books collection upstairs. Lots of Americana related items, a mega-ton of books on the American Civil War and American history, so if that's what you're into, you'll be in hog heaven. Buy your books, then sit down at Rachel's with a Sticky Bun and a chai and you can easily catch up on your emails since they have WIFI here too. Fun spot. read more

Let me preface this by listing my bibliophilic bona fides. I'm a former resident of the Peoples Republic of Berzerkeley, raised & idjimucated at UCB, so I'm quite well aware of what a good indy bookstore experience ought to be like (shades of Cody's Books, Shakespeare's and City Lights, to name just three SF Bay Area book Makkahs). An old, old friend of mine relocated to Gold Beach a number of years ago and kept raving about Gold Beach Books, describing it as one of those 'don't miss' experiences on the South Oregon Coast. Well, kanes & wahines, I've been there several times in recent years and I can testify to the fact that Gold Beach Books is a great place for a number of reasons, not least being Earl and his wife (the bookstore proprietors). Earl is a remarkably astute and interesting individual who can carry on an intelligent conversation on just about any topic you wish and both he and his wife are excellent people, I am pleased to say. It was a real pleasure to meet them both. Gold Beach books is (as has been already described) is a two story, rather large building in the heart of town on the Mauka side (hill side) of Ellensburg Avenue (the Main Drag), and it adjoins Rachel's Coffeehouse (they both share the building), which is a great little gathering spot with good coffees and premises-baked, yummy pastries, so you have the best of two complementary worlds in one setting: coffee & books! Yow, li'dat! Earl maintains a good balance of interesting subjects in his book stock, which consists predominantly of used books, and periodically goes out on buying trips to keep his inventory fresh & well replenished. The second floor is where the more serious stuff is located, with one room dedicated entirely to rarer and collectible books. As an omnivorous reader, I was in Seventh Heaven the moment I set foot in Gold Beach Books and never make it out of there with a bill tallying less than 100+ dollars. If you are keen on Oregon topography/Geography/Geology, natural history, marine biology and such, you will find quite enough there to delight you. Ditto for history & political/economic topical areas of concern. The only negative side of the store is that given that Gold Beach is a rather conservative little town, despite being leavened a bit with a few Leftie radical residents, things that are looked askance at by good, God-fearing Christian types are NOT generally stocked (R. Crumb's complete collection of books, for example, were rather quickly sent elsewhere; for books of that sort, try Kimberly's Book Nook up north in Bandon). It helps to remember that despite the relaxed atmosphere in this area regarding use of MJ, the local demographic consists predominantly of right-of-center conservative Christian types who drive 4WD vehicles and are keen on guns & populist dogma. Keep a low profile, smile a lot, be friendly, stay on the good side of the (new) Sheriff and you should have no trouble at all in Gold Beach. In summary, Rachel's Coffeehouse is perfectly situated to grab that lemon scone & doppio early in the AM, then drift over to check out the latest books in stock. If you are a true coffeehouse/bookstore afficionado, you WILL love Gold Beach Books! Garans, Brah! Aloha nui loa. read more

The coffee shop I loved was booted out. New owners. Fancy coffee machine and good enough coffee products. New pastry's were not so great. Looked like an amateur baker made them, and tasted like it too. I had the cinnamon roll (tough and not very tasty ) my husband had a scone it was okay both were very small for the price. The previous baker had delicious baked goods amble sizes and prices right. read more

Among the various independent bookstores you come across along the Oregon coast, Gold Beach Books is tops. There is a large selection of books, so you could find just about anything and come away happy. But its best charm is in the substantial local and historical selection of books, guides, photography, and collectible books. They showcase local writers and had a huge selection of books about Oregon's coastal history, coastal fauna and flora, and places to camp, hike, etc. There is a coffeeshop with plenty of seating adjoining the bookstore. There was a second story of books that I didn't investigate. read more

This is a surprisingly substantial and high-quality bookstore. Surprising because based on my impression of the area, I wouldn't have thought it would support a store like this. It's a two-story complex. They sell both new and used volumes. Tasteful classical music plays in the background. There are chairs to lounge in while you peruse a book. I took a seat upstairs to glance out windows overlooking Hwy 101. There is a cozy-looking coffee bar. A separate case holds works by local authors. Who knew there were so many? I was greeted by a lady asking if she could help me find anything. Later, when I had a request, a different lady asked "Is it fiction or non-fiction?" I said I wasn't sure. "Well, if we have it..." she said and explained that fiction is arranged alphabetically. Wow, so helpful! I'm spoiled by Barnes & Noble, where the staff jumps to any request you might have. They'll take you over to the shelf and check for you. They assume you know basic stuff like how fiction is arranged. Maybe the lady who greeted me originally would have been more helpful. You would think the small independent bookseller would run circles around the big impersonal chain, but that's not the case here. Well, it's Gold Beach and they are probably the only bookstore in town, so who cares if customers come back? read more

I think the books are overpriced but I love the art all over the walls and the inspired feeling I get when buying used books in general. This place is huge and it is wall to wall books. The cafe was a great place to rest and enjoy the atmosphere as well albeit tucked away on one side of the building away from the books. Overall not bad! Especially when bookstores seem far and few in the area. read more

Gold Beach Books is in a great building with a comfortable atmosphere, but the inventory disappointed me. I had a hard time deciphering their organization system. The ground floor is just a mess. A LOT of the new books looked used; they'd obviously been paged through and bent up. Heading upstairs, I discovered that some paperback genre fiction is set aside in departments but others are shelved in General Fiction with hardbacks, meaning you have to look in multiple places for something basic like Jane Austen. ETHAN FROME was shelved in the F section, a mistake I saw repeated with several other titles. Their non-fiction sections weren't broken down enough for me. History was one long shelf. On the plus side, South Beach Books has an impressive local authors section, a fancy rare book room, and an active calendar of events. Despite this, I didn't find anything to take home. read more

My girlfriend and I love this bookstore. We visit it probably twice a month, just to hang out, drink a little coffee, and look over the new arrivals. On occasion, when our tight budget allows, we buy a new DVD or a fantasy paperback. It's probably one of the friendliest bookstores I've ever been in--and I've been in many, many bookstores in my time. It's well laid-out, and has an upstairs section full of excellent volumes. There is even a rare book section up there full of wonderful items (not all books) to peruse. We recently bought a photography tome on airships in that section. It's amazing to me that such a wonderful bookstore can exist and stay alive in such a small town as Gold Beach, when, as a former resident of a giant metropolis (San Diego), I witnessed much smaller bookshops go under left and right. But it seems to be doing well, and that makes me very, very happy. If you ever find yourself traveling through southern Oregon, make it a point to stop by and browse this lovely shop. You'll not be disappointed. read more

VERY fund bookstore, with a lot of titles, both new and used. Part bookstore, part museum, part retreat.

Awesome bookstore with rest customer service bad a wide selection of book. Reasonable prices. Next time I am in gold beach, I will definitely return. read more

As someone else said, I'm surprised a town this size can support a bookstore like this! Had a great selection of books. Also had a small coffee and scones area. They had a great selection of used DVD's, both Blue Ray and regular. They even had used VCR tapes to sell! I bought three used DVD's, $4.99 each, not bad. The only thing I was disappointed in was that they had a very limited selection of books on tape. I asked, and was told that books on tape are rather pricey, they prefer to sell used books on tape, but nobody wants to give up their books on tape. read more

Wonderful new and used book store with some art mixed in - lots to wander through. And great Rachel's coffee in the building. read more

Gold Beach Books - Gold beach books and Rachels coffee! - Bookstores Near Me - Gold Beach, Oregon

This is a must stop for book lovers traveling through Gold Beach. A great selection of old and new books and lots of curiosities. Also try the Mexican mocha from the coffee shop. read more

We live on the coast [Newport], and we're always up for a good bookstore. So when we saw it described as the largest bookstore on the Oregon coast, we took a run down to Gold Beach. The building is the largest, but the inventory isn't. It lacks depth and, except for religion sections, most sections are thin. There are some "rare" volumes on the second floor, but what I could see looked mostly like reading copies. Though the place is comfortable, clean and brightly lit, it's going to take a lot more stock to make it a destination for browsing book lovers. For that experience you'll have to go to Robert's in Lincoln City, a little hole-in-the-wall bookstore that's crammed with books, the closest thing to Powell's on the Oregon coast. For inventory, that's the coast's biggest bookstore, not Gold Beach Books. read more

Impressive size and selection for such a small town. The staff was friendly and helpful and after buying my books, I bought a latte and relaxed in the cafe with my new stories. read more

Great store, fair prices. Looking forward to visiting again.

One of the biggest small town surprises I've ever encountered is Gold Beach Books. It has two stories crammed with new and used books, including a rare book room which rivals any big city antiquarian establishment. How such a large bookstore can turn a profit in an isolated spot on the Oregon coast is a mystery. Maybe the coastal scenery, which is truly spectacular, brings enough visitors through town to do the trick. I spent several happy hours here in a book lover's environment (coffee bar included) that one just doesn't see much of any more. (I wonder how many in the younger generations have even set foot in a real bookstore?) More power to those protecting the old ways of discovering books! read more