You can smell the herbal magic inside this gift shop. Sure, there are some books available on the shelves (especially the self-help variety), but this store offers so much more. Buddha statues and figurines, tarot cards and oracle decks, zen gardens, wishing activity kits, art supplies and coloring books focused on self-care, rainbow candles, clothing, kitchenware, and dragon and unicorn themed products. A therapeutic setting, with alluring decor and even a beautiful fountain sculpture near the back. I purchased a gratitude tree and zen gong before leaving, and service was fast and friendly. A great experience overall. read more

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This is literally my favorite store in the Bay Area! The moment you step in, it feels calm, peaceful, and full of good energy. Trust me, the vibes are heavenly. You'll often meet spiritual and like-minded people here. And yes--they actually have a small indoor waterfall where you can sit and meditate. It's beautiful. The staff will pray for you if you write it on a piece of paper. As a Nepalese person, it makes me really happy to find spiritual Nepali items here. The statues are affordable, and I've picked up some lovely crystals and bracelets. Since it's in downtown, some crystal pieces can feel a bit pricey--but overall, the selection is worth it. They have huge crystals. They have paintings at the end of the shop. You can also find sale items near the shelves there. I've bought so much from them over time--oracle cards, books, journals, incense sticks, candles, crystal jewelry--you name it. I've never regretted a single purchase. They also have a second-hand book section with great finds at lower prices, and they often put sale items on display outside. FYI - dogs are allowed!! read more

Such a charming little shop, packed with thoughtfully curated spiritual-themed treasures--from adorable trinkets to unique stationery. I ended up treating myself to a stunning journal with gold-edged pages that shimmer when it's closed. Truly one of the prettiest journals I've owned--and I've been writing in it every day since. Absolutely love it. Heads up: they prefer cash, and I didn't have any on me this time--so be prepared for that on your visit. I'll definitely be back (with cash in hand) to explore more. read more

Selection of different spiritual practices has gone down. Seems to be very heavy into Buddhism - a few years ago they seemed far more open to other religious stock. read more

This bookstore is different and more thematic. This revolves around spirituality and religion. Not only that they sell books here, but also items that relate to those themes. They even play spiritual songs. The fresh air and its smell even adds a touch this store. It was so hot outside and being inside this store cools off everything. If you're religious or into spirituality, then you'd probably would find good things in this store. Usually I go to bookstores that only sells books and probably board games, but this one stands out very well. read more

Anytime I see a bookstore, I have to go in. And this one is special! It focuses on mindfulness and Eastern and Western philosophies. Lots of great books and other items like paintings, yoga equipment etc which are all tied to the same mindfulness concepts. Wonderful friendly staff as well. read more

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Incredible selection of books, tarot, incense and crystals. I've gotten so many gifts here for friends. Everyone loves them!

love how the lady who checked me out said "ill see you later" because she is correct!!! i will be coming back! as a bookstore lover, this store took my breath away with the amount of things they offer and have in stores. from spiritual books, to crystals, to mundane notebooks. they also offers readings in store! ill probably try that next time! the store itself was an experience, the music, the singing bowls, the view. everything was gorgeous and comforting. it fell as if we have entered a dream. i have no idea how many minutes me and my boyfriend spent walking around the store, but every turn we take was exciting and have something we were interested in. they were very nice and professional as well if you need help. i believe they care about their community with how well-kept the store is. 10/10 will come back!!! read more

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This review is in regards to my Sound Healing experience with Julie. I was made to feel comfortable from beginning to end. Loved sharing space with the beautiful crystals, especially the large amethyst! I loved everything about it, in particular Julie's drumming and singing. My body thoroughly enjoyed this particular vibration. The singing bowls were great too! I mean, what's not to like? I would highly recommend treating yourself to this unique healing experience. read more

I thought this place was kind of gimmicky every time I passed by it. But I finally went inside for the first time in forever and I thought this place was not bad. It was surprisingly zen in there with the nice waterfall in the back and the smell of incense lingering. You can leave anything on a note next to the waterfall (in a box) and the staff will pray for you. This shop focuses a lot on healing, prayer, meditation, tarot etc. It is a spiritual place regardless of any religious backgrounds. I saw a lot of books but also a lot of things like incense sticks, mandalas, tarot boxes, etc. It's a unique store and I don't really see too many places like this! read more

Doing gods work -- thank you!! Interesting selection of books and interesting merchandise. Geology rocks! . . (2025) read more

Stopped by on the way to the Therapy store & I'm so glad I did. The selection is amazing & can keep you wandering for hrs if I had the time. They have an abundance of crystals, books & other things that would be great as a gift for yourself or others that's good value. Staff was welcoming & friendly. Will definitely be back to explore more! read more

I love this place bc they have a tone of spiritual books, tarot cards, crystals, and many other spiritual products you may not find anywhere else in the Bay Area. I drive from Oakland to this place bc I like the selection of products they have unlike any other stores near where I live. They also have a good selection of vintage spiritual books which are always fun. I've bought some good spiritual vintage food books and also beautiful tarot cards here that I use for my clients. They always compliment me on them bc they are so pretty. read more

East West Bookshop - This beautiful tarot deck I bought here. - Bookstores Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This is my favorite store in the Peninsula! Every time I visit, it's such a treat. Their crystal collection is glorious. They have a great selection of books, both new and gently used. I have found so many great books for around $5 to add to my library. I absolutely love how the staff has carefully curated a unique collection of goods. From their artesian created jewelry and clothing, to their smudge bundles, resins, incense, and aromatherapy offerings, and let's not forget the spiritual artifacts and wide array of trinkets. My favorite thing has to be the beautiful waterfall alter at the back of the store. It's the perfect place to sit, recharge and take in all the positive energy that is in this beautiful sacred space. Don't forget to play their crystal singing bowls before you leave, you might just find the perfect one to take home. Thank you for offering this to our community, I am so grateful. I look forward to supporting your business for a long time. Namaste read more

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Super friendly staff when I went to checkout. Came here with a friend and got to explore so much! They have lots of books on pretty much everything, but mostly spiritual based. There were also a lot of little statuettes and stuffed animals to look at! I ended up buying some from my sister. O really a lovely place to stop and shop at when you're in Mountain View. read more

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I love looking and shopping here. Spiritual books ranging from Buddhism and yoga to aliens and magical workings. They also have a section with $5 used books that people have donated, where you never know what you will find. Crystals, singing bowls, tarot cards, stickers, altar statuary, this is where you can get these kinds of things and the store is just so approachable and welcoming to the curious person. I have also had a couple of sessions with different readers from there (but not in the store). Both were pretty good. Check this place out if you are into any of that stuff, or if you are just curious. read more

Love coming here when I visit my parents. Great book selection and where I get my yoga blankets.

There's a very wide selection of books and other items (statues, clothing, paintings, etc.). They also have an expansive $5 book section, a discount section, and a lot of other stuff. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more

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I love this place! They have a great selection of philosophy and theology books. They even have a bookshelf outside with bargain and discounted books as cheap as $2-$5! Many great finds of incense, jewelry, soaps, singing bowls, books, oils and etc. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and helpful. If you want to raise your consciousness and go down the off the beaten path to evolve, this place is a good starting point. read more

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More than a bookstore, this is a tourist destination for anyone who visits me. It's located in the charming downtown of Mountain View. The store has everything to do with spirituality, religion, yoga, meditation and all the forms of energy that drive peace and understanding in the world. They have new and used books and a variety of arts, crafts, crystals, CD's, clothing, greeting cards and so forth. They are a distributor of my favorite music label, Putumayo. If you're into learning, check out their website as experts teach every week. Readings are also currently being done in the back of the store and online. I think it's just a great experience to walk in here and spend a good hour if you are in the neighborhood. It's uplifting read more

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Love this place, and the workers are always so helpful! Great selection of books - new or used. A lot of great Knick knacks to look through as well as jewelry and crystals. read more

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Would never come here again. Staff was telling us to leave when I came in with a kid.

The bookstore has nice calming vibes and I particularly enjoy stopping by whenever I'm in town to check out the rocks and jewelry. Even as someone not particularly interested in the spiritual aspects of the things in the store, it is still a wonderful and pleasant establishment. Definitely give it a visit! The staff are lovely as well. read more

I was extremely disappointed with the staff at this store. I was waiting with my one-and-a-half-year-old babygirl in front of the store. My baby was excitedly looking at the animals through the window and tapped on the window glass just twice. It happened suddenly, so I hold her to stop her right away. However, a staff member came out and yelled at us, 'Hey, guys!!' while giving me a fierce glare as I was trying to calm my baby down. She put her arm on her hip and yelled at us in an intimidating manner. Initially, I was surprised and couldn't understand what was happening. Did she get so angry over something trivial involving a baby? I've never met people who yelled at a 1 year old baby. If you have a child, you would know how tough it is to calm the baby down when they're being fussy. I'm deeply disappointed, and I've decided never to return to this shop. It's disheartening that the staff at a local shop lacks understanding when it comes to customers with kids. Other than this store, a staff in this neighborhood are always very friendly and nice to my baby. read more

This bookshop is an adventure. Everyone I go, I spend st least an hour there. There are crystals, cards, classes and books. It's a magical and calming place. I am going back soon to discover more. read more

These people are amazing I love that I can be myself here!! they allow me to share some of my spiritual experiences and they are very helpful when it comes to finding something read more

East West Bookshop - Crystals - Bookstores Near Me - Mountain View, California

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They have an excellent staff and ethical spiritual readers. The selection is good. They value your opinions. I refer people to this store all the time. read more

Wonderful store! East West Bookstore is a very nice spiritual book and gift store, full of spiritual books, jewelries, clothes and knickknacks. They even have little seminars in the back room. The employees are very nice and professional. I like this store so much, that I have been traveling to this store from the Monterey Peninsula. read more

I always love coming into the shop and browsing as they have an interesting variety of items. This time I purchased a beautiful scarf to give a friend as a gift, but they also have wonderful, candles, wind, chimes books, etc. read more

Oh man, how many years have I been coming and recommending this place. At first, it sometimes freaks my friends out. They think I am leading them into a burning cauldron or something. Lol- Most of the time, there are always good vibes from this place. There is something here for everyone. So if you are a Christian or Jew there is a small sections for you, Buddhist one for you as well. If you are a Pagan, Neopagan or Wiccan there is an area for you. It is always good be opened minded and try to use the store experience as a tool for further enlightenment. The staff is always great and helpful. Peace. read more

Not to be trendy/snobby/holier than thou or anything, but I first went here around 2008' maybe, since then it's like in 3 year intervals and I like the variety of lineages they display. From books, to cd's, to decks of cards with affirmations/non tarot for me. NO.BIG.DEAL. I lived closer to Mountain View at the time and hung out with Teachers, Techies and Business owners, YES ALL 20's at the time, people that I absolutely love and literally have to look up to because my height. LOL. At first it was a little browsing and after sitting by the fountain and meditating and trying to just let my mind create a royal peppermint forest for Enso to play in. Last time I brought a play date and she loved it so much she picked up some books for her job. To plan. YAS. I loved how they used to sell a blue flexible/styrofoam stress puck and neat little deck of cards for creativity and inspiration. They do have community events, no disrespect they seem a bit too esoteric for me to be a part of. Again this store caters to all kinds of folks and they do a wonderful job to have something for everyone. I definitely recommend the store. Enso#126 EW Bookshop#195 Yr:67 + Sales/plethora of discount books/stuff towards the back/ left before the community room? decks candles meditation soft-covers - rock/mineral selection not my bag of tea not much parking _Enso is the little kid in me and I write stories to him in my journal. *hint *hint *hint read more

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Such a cute bookstore a great place to buy something for yourself or purchasing and unique gift. There variety of crystals are amazing. Always happy with my purchases. read more

There's so much goodness going on here! Gatherings, Books (a great selection of new and used books.), Gemstones, Crystals, Jewelry, spiritual stuffs, All kinds of sprays, oils, incense, a lil clothing and accessories. Yoga section. Nice restroom, and people. I'd probably rather hang here with my book. than a library (unless a really amazing library) read more

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Love this wellness bookstore! Most of the books are about holistic physical and mental health. There are chimes, relaxing crystal bowls, candles, aromatherapy products, etc. While I wandered around looking at all the crystals and essential oils, all I could get myself to buy was a 2023 planner (yeah super-practical but I need to be organized for wellness). One of the cutest planners that I've owned. Up there with an Ansel Adams planner that I owned years ago. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Floriography-12-Month-2023-Monthly-Weekly-Planner-Calendar/Jessica-Roux/9781524873455 Here is the description: Gardeners and plant enthusiasts will be inspired by breathtaking artwork of flora and foliage while staying organized with this environmentally friendly 12-month planner. read more

Awesome shop for whatever your spiritual needs are. Loads of music, books, decorative items. Love the sense of acceptance here. There's an amazing flowing fountain in the back providing an amazing sense of calm! Will stop by in the future for sure! read more

Awesome. The calm vibe. Kind souls Unique products A well of inspiration Wonderful events. Amazing Crystals Goddess dresses Wish they were in Redwood City. read more

What I noticed when I visited her on that Mountain View day trip was that East and West Bookshop isn't just a bookstore or a shop, it's one of the centers of the community. Never have I been to a place that introduces such a variety of beliefs, practices, and supplies. As someone who picked up their first Greek mythology book in elementary school (for me, this means long before Percy Jackson was a thing), and has carried an interest of different mythologies and cultural stories since? This was just a treasure trove! And this isn't just figurative. They also sell supplies for things like crystal/stone healing, tarot cards, a number of incenses, statues, and figurines. Won't lie, though. The one drawback is that some of their products tend to be a bit campy and over-the-top (see: ornate dragon or Egyptian pantheon incense stick holder, the Native American with feathered warbonnet and a howling wolf statue). Mostly, it's a lot of spiritual and self-help stuff. There's a single neutral gender restroom in the back, just ask for the key in the front. They'll totally hold your items for you as you shop or go to the restroom. Different kinds of classes are also held back there, also ask at the front. Additionally, you can find and post flyers and posters up along the wall across the bathroom advertising a service, an event, or just something you need to communicate (ex. we saw some missing kids posters). There is a $10 minimum limit on cards. Staff are also really hospitable. I wanted to looked at some of the labradorite they had in one of the standing glass cases, and was waiting for the woman who wanted to look at a rose quartz angel to finish. Oh my god, this woman kept dropping whatever she picked up to the point I was wondering if it was on purpose. I'm talking like four to five times and she only picked up two things. Because these are solid, weighty pieces of stone continuously being loudly dropping onto glass shelves, I flinched every time sure that (THIS TIME) SOMETHING was going to crack or break. Finally, the employee very gently suggested they take the stone angels out of the case and examine it at a table with some cloth over it. And quickly, she told me to go ahead and look at their labradorite pieces. Later, I actually started discussing wire-wrapping and -weaving with the employees. They really are great, and I can't wait to come back.I could just spend hours in there with all the books and stories. Not to mention, I think I could get some supplies to help me practice/better my tarot reading skills. read more

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Came for tarot cards at 11am, they have demo for each oracle and tarot cards, my face is like I can check inside to see if I like the design or not. The boss is very friendly and patience with every customers. I rather come here to buy tarots cards instead of shopping on Amazon. When I checked out at front desk, I asked the friendly boss, can I have change $100 cash to $20, he was glad to help me, so I owe him a dessert, but I guess he would rather me to enjoy his store more. I will come on holidays hope I can find out new books and gifts for myself. read more

East West Bookshop - Bookstores Near Me - Mountain View, California

Happy "little" store (it's a big store lol) where you must be able to find something you like... they have a huge collection of big and small natural and spiritual rocks! Also beewax candles, natural soap, perfume, mini god statue with variety of stuffs if god worshipper, and good quality clothes and accessaries!!! There are more and I havent seen the whole store yet. They also have nice tea. read more

East West Bookshop - Bookstores Near Me - Mountain View, California

I could spend hours here! I came in two days in a row and brought a friend because there are just so many cool things to look at. If you're looking for tarot/guidance cards, they have PLENTY. There are so many decks to choose from and find the one that calls out to you. They have such a great selection of books and crystals as well. I was super happy with my purchases. They are somewhat on the pricey side however. I easily got carried away here and spent quite a bit of money but was definitely satisfied with my purchases. read more