This place is a hidden gem. The bookseller is super knowledgeable. Tell him what you like and he's…read moregot you. Plus, rare and vintage books can be found here. I bought a first edition Adventures of Sherlock Holmes here plus a few other rare books. A great place for gifts. In a world where everything is digital, giving someone a vintage book is a solid move.

This is a tiny one room used bookstore right smack in the middle of downtown Encinitas. They have…read morea decent selection of rare/vintage books, too. I found the prices a little on the high side for a used bookstore and, being so small, the selection is, of course, somewhat limited. However, I still found an out of print book that I have been looking for. That is why these bookstores, despite their limitations, are great and necessary.

Closed!!!drove all the way there only to find it has been closed since 2021…read morePhone kept having a busy signal

Great service, great location . Very clean. The front desk employees are very nice and helpful.read more

Very large used bookstore and what an amazing selection! I visited during the Library Friends of…read moreSan Diego County book crawl and it was a great excuse to head over to RSF. I didn't have much time that day, hope to go back again soon!

This was a surprise hit-- a great little bookstore! So well curated. In a small space, they are…read moreable to have most genres covered with a fair number of classics, including lots of obscure titles. The books are gently used and in great condition. Upstairs houses the Rancho Santa Fe Library and are right next to a small elementary school. They also sell sheet music, CDs and a decent kids/YA section. Pro tip-- closes at 4!

This isn't my closest B&N but I love coming here as this location will stock book versions that my…read morelocal store does not. Really easy to find parking as well since this is located in a large plaza. All items (books, merch, decor, etc) are all very organized and most items are quite easy to find. I love their displays in the front where they do themes for different generes and books for different months/seasons. Always inspires me to get something. While I didn't really need to interact with any staff during my last visit, my cashier was so kind and I had a wonderfully smooth checkout experience. The staff here has always been and continues to be exceptional.

Huge Barnes & Noble, but only a few Hotwheels. I wish they had more collectible cars.read more

you'd think the wife's coven would run on Druid Standard Time, but instead of celebrating the…read moreWinter Solstice, for reasons I've been unable to discern, they're partial to Julian calendar events. long story short, that's how we wound up candle shopping New Year's Eve. she and son #4 (turns out Wiccans are as fertile as Catholics) have been regulars for years. my curiosity aroused, I asked to tag along. SOULSCAPE GIFT & BOOKSTORE's smallish and quirky with lots of cool stuff. everybody we talked with there was gregarious and engaging. easy to see why my two familiars are regulars. as long as I'm not bound in leather zip ties while they research local bogs for a ritual sacrifice, I going to try not to stress about it. besides, the joy of being turned into a pumpkin is not nearly as exciting as advertised.

I love SoulScape and always stop by and browse when I'm in Encinitas! They have beautiful healing…read morecrystals along with greeting cards and incense which makes the store smell so good! The employees are very knowledgeable and friendly and I can't wait to come back and shop!! A+++

What a charming store!…read more They have a wide variety of gifts, stationery, art supplies, books, and the like. The staff were very attentive as well.

Warwick's in La Jolla is a fun place to shop for a wide selection of eclectic items…read more They also had a giant chess set outside, all setup and ready for people to play a match. That was a nice touch, extra service. The prices are not the cheapest but they have some really nice items, and as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for, quality is not cheap. There is some street parking on the road right in front of the store, there are also some paid parking garages nearby. It is also a short walk over to the ocean from here. Check out my photos of the store.

This store is FABULOUS for middle grades with a lot of resource books, posters, supplemental…read morematerials, etc. As a former 6th grade and now current 4th grade teacher, I LOVE Critical Thinkers for my grade levels (Lakeshore has mostly primary materials). CT is by far the only teacher supply store with a good stock of materials for my students. They are also the only store I've found in North County San Diego that has grade appropriate materials for my grade levels. HOWEVER, they're hours are terrible as they are closed on weekends...the only days I can shop! During the week I am in my classroom until 4:30ish and with my own children/family to tend to, I can't make it before closing. I also live about 30 minutes away. Not very convenient for the typical teacher. Also, they're website rarely works and they're phone system tends to be down (I think it's a cell phone?? So it does a ringback tone and sometimes disconnects) I grew up going to Creative Teaching Supplies as a child looking for educational materials and was saddened when they moved to a smaller location (town center owner is terrible...screwed over many small companies in this shopping center). I was hopeful when I became a teacher 9 years ago that I'd be able to use Creative Teaching Supplies/Critical Thinkers for all of my educational needs, but the smaller location, terrible hours, and difficulty accessing the website has been very discouraging. I'm not giving up on them yet as they truly are a great teacher supplier (for ALL grade levels...unlike Lakeshore) and there really are no other stores like them in North County. However, I'm nervous they'll close their doors because of their out-of-the-way location, terrible hours, and unpredictable website/phone. I've had to rely on online ordering a lot lately because I can't get to Critical Thinkers and there are no other suppliers out there for my grade level. I hope things change soon! I love the owner and the staff! I'm hopeful things will pick up as the economy improves...

Just shopped at CriticalThinkers....great store...lots of workbooks for the summer, including the…read moreCoach Math books, these are great books if your kids are ahead in math class at school, and you have boys.... I am a teacher so I know.... Have a great day Linda

Verbatim Books in North Park when in the area is a must…read morevisit. After getting iced strawberry lemonade from Subterranean Coffee across the street, I stopped in for a looksee. This books store has new and used books for all ages and a menagerie of stuff, some nostalgic vintage, comical, nonsensical and just entertaining. I'm a collector of lots of things, mostly luxury items and or things that have value. I've been at this bookstore many times but this time I was curious to see what valuable $$$$ books was available. The staffer Jon was pointed to the locked golden book case. Next to The Sexual Key to Tarot was The Ritual Magical Manual $650., appeared to be $$$$...but FYI There's a collection of books: The Bible, Dante, Dickens, Emerson, Molière, Poe, Voltaire, to name a few...all reproductions in golden edge pages, classically bounded for gifting or to showcase in your new library. Verbatim is not a hugh book store by comparison to The Last Bookstore in Downtown Los Angeles. Despite its moderate size, it still takes multiple visits to see and appreciate everything vintage, quirky and most of all enlightening. Worth visiting. Recommend

Probably my favorite stop on the San Diego Bookstore Crawl! The cozy decor inside and the warmth of…read morethe service. Plenty of space for you to 'cop a squat' if you find a book you want to dive into before committing to purchasing. The books are in a orderly fashion. Lots of cool bibliophile gift items too in case you are looking for stationery as well, they offer a few items to select from; ie; Journals etc. Respectfully Reviewed

What a wonderful bookshop and the store owner was a pleasure to converse with. You can hear his…read morepassion for books in his voice. Anyway, we had planned a weekend trip to Carlsbad and searched for used bookstores in the area and Farenheit came up. So glad we stopped in and were able to walk out with a few books. Many vintage finds for all you collectors. Look closely and carefully as there are so many nooks and crannies in the shop where hidden gems can be found. You can find art books to cookbooks to history books. Please note that the shop's lease for this location is up soon. If you and anyone know of a space in Carlsbad Village, please contact the store owner Philip. He and this community deserve to have a bookstore. We are never too old or too young to learn. Grab a book and enjoy a good read! Lookout for the bargain books! And I loved the music played during our shopping experience, French jazz, which set the mood for our lunch in a local French cafe. Support this small business and stimulate the local economy and our brains!

I love all used bookstores. I may not love all of them equally but I still love them. Anytime I…read morecan buy books at significantly lower prices, count me in. This is a small shop but they've probably got something that will catch your interest. I bought a fat history book (no, not a book about the history of fatties, come on, now) for 1/3rd the normal price. And it is in perfect condition. I also appreciated the notes throughout the store encouraging the reading of banned books. Seems an appropriate message given the name of the bookshop. Plenty of free street parking in the area.

This place rocks! They went way out of their way to help us find a lost gift card. I was shocked! I…read moreshouldn't be shocked when I run into excellent customer service, but they did more than I imagined. Thanks! We bought a number of books and the new preferred membership program helped us save a good amount. It was less expensive than some gigantic online company. I've been pleased with the Bookstar in Point Loma and the Grossmont Center B&N shops, but Hazard B&N just took customer service to a new level.

Love this store! Amazing selection, great for gifts!…read moreGorgeous merchandise and displays. Thank goodness this book store has found a way to thrive!