Cute vinyl shop in Monterey. Lots n lots of used and new records. Good place for browsing and…read moredigging. Found some interesting listens. Check it out and spend some time. Have fun!

A visually-aesthetic record store with a decent selection of older and modern vinyls. The place…read moresmelled pleasantly of incense, the cashier at the front was friendly, and the vibes were good.

This was a great place, met the owners of Cannery Row Jump - a swing dance team - there, they…read moreturned me on to the place, and had a good time dancing and listening to music. And besides a bar and live music, they have great used record store in the front that carries all genres apparently.

Cool spot with a record shop in front and a bar in the back. They buy and sell vinyls and seem like…read morethe perfect hang out spot with something for everyone. The front shop has a few seats where you can hang out quietly with a nice chill ambiance and the back is a much louder and livelier hang. Arrived around 7 pm on a Friday and a live Dj came out at about 8. We picked a seat outside which had a few fire pits and picnic tables. Sitting outside allowed us to still enjoy the music but also hold a conversation. This place seems very popular and I'd certainly come back. The vibes were exactly what I'm looking for as a 30 year old that enjoys an occasional night out. I did not snap a photo of the menu but they sell beer, wine and cocktails. There was a cool retro looking photo booth and caught my attention and I was upper bummed when I realized it was $7... unfortunately, I couldn't bring myself to spend $7 for two photos.

My first time there a little out of the way Great selection…read morefair prices Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable Charlie

to be quite honest the blonde tall lady is extremely rude. I was asking her to look for something…read morefor me and she told me " speak up what are you looking for." It's a hit or miss with her constantly, the other guy is extremely nice. If you're looking for a record store in monterey it's probably the best for a selection of newer artists and old record store day releases.

Havent shopped the new Marina location but I discovered them in Salinas while on jury duty and was…read moreimpressed. I started my massive KMFDM collection there (Godlike+UAIOE) before moving to SF then Portland (both HUGE goldmines for used vinyl+CDs), but MusicZone had some gems that I wasnt finding down in Monterey. Glad they moved closer to the Carmel/PacificGrave crowd necause Salinas is a bit far, although crrtainly worth the trip..

I have known the owner Robert 4 soo many years now.... I use to frequent this business every week…read morefor years back on Main Street in Salinas, when Efrén Sifuentes was there- good ol days! They always treated me well, and were fair. I use to trade in my music on cassette and CDs and 12" back in the day for stuff that I wanted or cash.... They have been around for years now. Glad they are still in business. ~ Craig

What's New? Located…read morein a 1927-era building that once housed the "Carmel Canning Company warehouse #2," and was granted "Historic Structure" status by the City of Monterey in 1994, one year before the Antique Mall opened in June '95. This place is by far my favorite antique store in the Bay Area, as its 21,000+ sq ft of floor space and two floors are occupied by over 100 different merchants selling everything from modern art and jewelry to old toys and abundant knickknacks. The only issue with this place is the parking situation, which can be a bit of a hassle, especially on weekends. Fortunately, it's a bit removed from the more popular Cannery Row area and on the opposite side of the Aquarium, so while it may be difficult, it's not impossible. Otherwise, come forth and feast your eyes on the treasures to behold. Just make sure you give yourself at least two hours to take it all in, or you're going to miss out on some interesting finds.

I had some time to kill today while my husband was in a conference and I saw this antique mall when…read morewe were walking to dinner last night. It's not unlike any other antique mall across the US, small stalls, probably owned by individuals that pay rent to have their merchandise seen. I spent about 20 minutes in there and saw everything on both levels. Found a few things that were priced decently. The people ringing customers up or friendly and efficient. Parking is street parking and it is metered. Tax is higher than I anticipated. My total was $45 before tax and over $49 in the end.

This occurred on January 25, 2026 at around 3 pm…read more It genuinely saddens me to say this--and I've never done this before--but today I had to walk out of a bookstore after what I witnessed. I want to be clear that this is not about the entire staff. There is usually an older gentleman who works there who is consistently kind, welcoming, and genuinely respectful. This experience, however, was about one employee an older white woman. T fact that a space claiming to be anti-racist would allow this kind of behavior at all.For a store that loudly claims to stand for community uplift and justice, you should truly practice what you preach. While I was there, there was a conversation happening on the couches. We didnt care that we werent greeted that it until a different demographic walked in a bit after us. One of thise store staff (older white woman) attended to them right away and warmly engaged with those customers ( a white man and his asain gf)--making conversation, laughing, even giving their dog a treat--yet completely ignored the brown people in the store. You can tell the guys were totally all for us versus that couple and we were not the only brown people in the store. She ignored. We decided to leave and even walked directly in front of her, clearly visible, hoping she would say something as simple as "hello" or "Are you finding everything okay?"--and she said nothing. No acknowledgment. No basic courtesy. What made it even more sad was overhearing conversations about European immigrants and their struggles, all while brown customers were being dismissed in real time. She kept talking to these super star customers about restaurants and casual topics, yet not even offering basic acknowledgment to brown customers. That's not accidental--that's bias and micro agression. I've given this store many chances, but that blatant prejudice was the final straw. Shame on her. All customer should be acknowledged the same. your space it is meant to be inclusionary, but you just make it seem exclusionary to those that do not look like you..

I love books so I obviously love bookstores…read more This is a nice sized bookstore with lots of books. I was confused about how the books were organized. It can be hard to find a book, but the owner will help you if you need it. Prices seem comparable to other used bookstores. I did not buy anything because I am on a no-buy but I would recommend stopping in here if you're a bookworm like me.

Local staple! Tiny shop full of hidden treasures if you know how to look. Occasionally you see an…read moreunbelievable deal on a used vinyl! I have spent hours flipping through covers here. And the clerk that doubles as a DJ throws down some good stuff!

Came into town to visit and found this little record shop that actually had live music happening…read morefor customers that were shopping in the store! It's a small but mighty business that was very welcoming and friendly. A great selection of hard to find vinyls as well as other cool stuff! The price is a little steep but if you're looking for something you MUST have, it's worth the price! Next time you are in Santa Cruz be sure to check them out !

Felt nostalgic coming back here. I always love coming here just to walk around and look through all…read morethe physical media (DVDs, CDs, vinyls, etc). I particularly like this record store more than Redwood because of the large variety of music genres. I saw how they had some of my dad's favorite bands like REM and carried older albums of my favorite artists. My boyfriend and I were able to score an old Lil Wayne album as well. Love the charm this place has and they are able to cater to everyone's kind of music. Still giving niche, but up to date as well!

Surprisingly more CDs than records at this store. However, the variety was nice and the store is…read morespacious. A lot of brand new albums and used varieties too. Prices were competitive and comparable to online. Especially the newer albums, I was shocked to see that they were more affordable than Amazon even!

Impeccable selection of wax from all over the planet earth (perhaps beyond). Don't expect bew…read morerealeses just dope hard to find jams. Listening station easy parking and great staff. Highly recommend!!

Make the trip to Santa Cruz to visit this one. Small used shop curated by a crew of impeccable…read morecrate diggers, an essential stop for music fans like me who think they've seen it all. Rare to see so many new-to-me international, jazz, prog and reggae records in one place. City pop, Afropop, Brazil, dub, ambient... killer 7 inch and cassette sections. Dozens of records for sale (that took me years to find scouring Bay Area and L.A. stores) and at some of the lowest prices. Easy to make a fine day trip of record shopping, with Redwood Records and Streetlight Records a few blocks away. Highly recommended.

We found ourselves with some time to kill in between meetings on a trip to Monterey. This place…read morelooks cute and my husband and I are both readers so we decided it would be a no-brainer to stop by. The bookstore section is kind of small, but it is nicely decorated and organized. There's a large children's section that I appreciated and the plethora of plush puppets was something I had never seen before. They had several items that were gift varieties like candles and stationary and crayons, etc. It's attached to a coffee shop so if you wanted to grab a book pay for it and then grab a coffee, you could actually sit and read for a bit.

I love the vibe here at Bookworks, but the Wifi is very poor here. Every time I come to get coffee…read moreand work, I end up finishing my drink as fast as I can, and heading down the street to other places with Wifi. There are folks living here who simply need 21st century pipes. For example, if you're doing university work with Stanford and want to get away from Hopkins. But the Wifi here is from the 1990s. If you don't need reliable wifi, Bookworks is amazing. The food, the service, the bookstore, everything. Unfortunately, living in a "connected" world, I can only give it 3 stars, as cafes are workplaces now.