Used Bookstores in San Diego

If you're looking for where to buy used books in San Diego, this page has you covered. Almost every public library here has a volunteer run "Friends of the Library" bookstore attached to it and many are listed here. The Friends bookstores tend to stock an uncurated selection, so if you're looking for more of a boutique experience, click the box to hide these bookstores so they don't clutter your list.

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Artifact Books

Used Books — Encinitas

603 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Encinitas rare, vintage, and signed first editions - owner-curated.

Bluestocking Books

Used Books — Hillcrest

3817 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest used bookshop since 1967, trade-in credit available.

BookOff

Used Books — Kearny Mesa

4240 Kearny Mesa Rd, #128, San Diego, CA 92111

Japanese chain - used books, manga, vinyl, video games.

Bottom Shelf Bookstore - Fallbrook Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Fallbrook

124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Friends bookstore since 1987 inside Fallbrook Library.

D.G. Wills Books

Used Books — La Jolla

7461 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla landmark - used, rare, philosophy, literature.

Footnote Books

Used Books — Hillcrest

1627 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest used bookshop, military history and rare comics.

Friends Bookshop - University Heights

Books,Library Bookstore — University Heights

4193 Park Blvd., San Diego CA, 92103

Bookshop on green shelves inside of the University Heights Public Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00

Friends Bookstore - Alpine Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Alpine

1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901

Volunteer-run bookshop inside Alpine branch library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Bonita-Sunnyside Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Bonita

4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902

Friends bookshop inside Bonita-Sunnyside Library branch. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Carlsbad Cole Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Carlsbad

1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Friends bookstore in Carlsbad Village - used books and media. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Carlsbad Dove Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Carlsbad

1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Used books, magazines, DVDs inside Carlsbad's Dove Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Central Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Downtown

330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101

Bookstore inside of the San Diego Central Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - El Cajon Library

Books,Library Bookstore — El Cajon

201 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Used books inside El Cajon's main library branch. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Imperial Beach Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Imperial Beach

810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Bookstore next to library entrance - books, DVDs. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Julian Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Julian

1850 Hwy 78, Julian, CA 92036

In-branch Friends bookstore inside Julian Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - La Mesa Library

Books,Library Bookstore — La Mesa

8074 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Bargain used books at La Mesa Library entrance - open daily. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Lakeside Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Lakeside

12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

Only used bookstore in Lakeside - opened 2023. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Lemon Grove Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Lemon Grove

3001 School Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Cozy in-branch bookshop with used books for all ages. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Mission Hills/Knox Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Mission Hills

215 West Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Bookstore at the Mission Hills/ Knox library in Mission Hills. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Oceanside Civic Center Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Oceanside

330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

In-branch Friends bookstore at Oceanside's main library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Oceanside Mission Branch

Books,Library Bookstore — Oceanside

3861-B Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058

Friends bookstore inside Oceanside's Mission Branch Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Poway Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Poway

13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064

Used bookstore inside Poway branch library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Ramona Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Ramona

1275 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065

In-branch Friends bookstore inside Ramona Library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Rancho San Diego Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Rancho San Diego

11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

In-branch Friends bookstore in Rancho San Diego. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - San Carlos Library

Books,Library Bookstore — San Carlos

7265 Jackson Dr, San Diego, CA 92119

Friends bookstore inside the San Carlos branch library.

Friends Bookstore - San Marcos Library

Books,Library Bookstore — San Marcos

2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069

Volunteer-run shop with used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Spring Valley Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Spring Valley

836 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Dedicated Friends bookstore with extended hours. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Valley Center Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Valley Center

29200 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

Friends shop inside Valley Center branch library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends Bookstore - Vista Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Vista

700 Eucalyptus Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Friends shop inside Vista branch library. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore

Books,Library Bookstore — Encinitas

540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Used books, DVDs, CDs - ocean-view library, open daily. Uncurated used and donated books with prices typically running $.50 - $5.00.

Hey Books!

Used Books — East Village

921 E St, San Diego, CA 92101

Cozy East Village indie - fine, fun, and weird new and used books.

Jane & Evie's Used Books - Oceanside

Books,Library Bookstore — Oceanside

323 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Friends of Oceanside Library storefront on Coast Highway.

La Playa Books

Used Books — Point Loma

1026 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106

Point Loma's used and rare books, family-owned since 2016.

Libélula Books & Co

Used Books — Barrio Logan

950 S 26th St, San Diego, CA 92113

Queer, BIPOC-owned Barrio Logan indie - bilingual, used, social-justice focus.

Maxwell's House of Books

Used Books — La Mesa

8285 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

La Mesa used bookstore since 2003, scholarly specialty.

Pennywise Books

Used Books — Pacific Beach

1331 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Pacific Beach paperback specialist since 1982 - buy, sell, trade.

RSF Book Cellar - Rancho Santa Fe Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Rancho Santa Fe

17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Friends bookshop inside Rancho Santa Fe branch library.

Second Hand Prose - Coronado Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Coronado

640 D Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Friends-run bookshop behind Coronado Library - open daily.

The Book Nook - 4S Ranch Library

Books,Library Bookstore — 4S Ranch

10433 Reserve Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Friends shop inside 4S Ranch branch library.

The Book Nook - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Cardiff

2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Cozy used bookstore inside Cardiff branch library.

The Book Place

Used Books — La Mesa

6122 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Used bookstore on Lake Murray Boulevard in La Mesa.

The Friendly Used Book Store - Santee Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Santee

9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Ste 8, Santee, CA 92071

Friends bookstore in operation since 1995 in Santee.

Title Wave Bookstore - Solana Beach Library

Books,Library Bookstore — Solana Beach

157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Friends bookstore inside Solana Beach Library - books and media.

Verbatim Books

Used Books — North Park

3793 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

35,000+ used titles, San Diego's largest indie bookstore.

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