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.

I walked in and immediately felt welcome! The lady behind the register was so friendly and…read moreattentive. They had a huge selection of books and had exactly what I was looking for. The price was unmatched. I'll definitely be returning!

Two stars for cleanliness and friendly staff…read more Three stars off for the most important aspect of a used bookstore... price. $5 per paperback? More for hardbacks? For a book whose spine is parting? Missing pages? C'mon. Don't even bother looking at most of what they call "Vintage" books. They ask a king's ransom for them. I found paperback after paperback that was priced at over $20 each... for a book barely 50 years old and a cover price of $1.50. Outlandish. I actually performed a reality check and went to Ebay to check on 7 or 8 of those titles. In each case the books sold for much less on Ebay than Helen is asking. They most definitely need to adjust their pricing schema. It's not like they're paying rent in downtown La Jolla for goodness sake. I was originally, upon walking in, going to say their large, diverse selection is a strength. Now I understand it's simply a function of them not selling their books at a good turnover rate at all... consequently, their stock piles up. Shame.

While prices do remain high on most items, I really love coming here for dvds and books! They have…read morea great range of books to choose from and some are decently priced. I don't think I've ever left here without a book I have been looking for. The staff is very welcoming and attentive as well. Great environment while shopping and checking out!

Easy drop off to donate and the workers were kind…read more They were working very hard to accept donations and to organize them.

Open Weekends, this is one of the best New Age Bookstores in N. County San Diego. It may be small…read morebut it's artfully stocked to the gills and run by happy Spiritualists who are there to offer a warm hug and great conversation. Everyone seems to be a medium here so they are delighted to talk with you about those things that go bump in the night, premonitions and apparitions and won't think you're crazy in the least. If you don't see what you're looking for, Celeste will order it for you too. It's run completely by volunteers and they are always so happy to see you and share their latest discoveries. There's such a wonderful variety of offerings that would include many items that you might usually find at a Metaphysical Bookstore, like gems and minerals, vibrational healing jewelry, incense and all kinds of Tarot Cars plus all Spiritually based books new and used. But then there are the more specialize tools for mediumship development classes. So you can find trumpets and slates and of course crystal balls too! There's also some wonderful inspired artwork that's really unique.

Wonderful little book store and for such a little gem it has so many wonderful books and one of a…read morekind treasures, Celeste Brock and Bill Brock are always there with their loving and above and beyond service...

This is my favorite shop when I drive up the coast. There are all kinds of gifts and knickknacks…read moreand you never know what you're going to find. I found this cute bell and just had to get it since I was a teacher. The symbols on it served as inspiration for a tattoo so again, you never know what you'll find there. I love their matchboxes and it gets me excited to go in there and see if there's a new design. I have quite the collection of their matchboxes. They ladies at the desk are very quick to answer questions, great customer services. Definitely recommend stopping in.

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 going to this Barnes & Noble location. There's just something about the atmosphere that…read moremakes me feel happy and relaxed every time I visit. Whether I'm browsing for books, looking at gifts, or just wandering around, it's one of my favorite places to spend an hour or two. The employees have always been friendly and helpful, and there's plenty of parking in the shopping center. It can get pretty busy, especially on weekends, and the checkout line can move a little slowly at times, but that's really my only complaint. I also love the café. Grabbing a Starbucks drink and a snack while I browse is part of the experience for me. It's a fun place to spend time by yourself or even go on a casual date. One thing to keep in mind is that the café does not accept Starbucks gift cards, which was a surprise to me. Other than that, I highly recommend this location.

This B&N location is my bookstore sanctuary. It has a calming and comfy atmosphere...sooo spacious…read morewith the right amount of lighting. The staff are always welcoming and ready to help me if I have questions. I'm impressed at how knowledgeable they are; for example, I had a few books I was looking for and without going on the computer to do a search she knew exactly where they were and walked me to them. Very impressive! And, I must mention the added bonus is the Starbucks café inside to enhance my B&N experience. I definitely recommend this B&N to the Yelp Community :-)

Don't sleep on the Amvets Thrist Store…read more Not only do they help Veterans but they provide jobs and help the community. I stumbled in here and found some gems. It was clean, organized and the staff was super friendly. A wide selection of items at exceptional prices. Donate or shop, it's a good cause and helps spread good karma.

I haven't been here to shop and look around. I've only been here to drop off donations. I think…read morethis is a great non-profit to donate to compared to other places. Donations can be dropped off from 10 am- 12 and until 1pm on a few other days. Dropping off donations was easy and you're given the option for a tax donation slip. The staff working there were friendly. I'll definitely be back again.