This place is a gem. The volunteers are kind and helpful. Book selection is unpredictable but…read morealways great. Like the best used bookstores there's a constant possibility of bargains. Very clean and spacious. Good signage.

Such a fun little paper + gift shop in Santa Cruz. This place is packed with the coolest cards,…read moregame boards, quirky toys, and playful finds you didn't know you needed. Everything is well-organized, so it's easy to browse without feeling overwhelmed. Located on a lively, busy street that's great to walk around, with street meter parking nearby. Perfect spot to pop into while exploring the area and looking for a unique card or gift.

On 06/19/21, The dude calls Station businesses "Princess Places" as I have an obsession with…read morestationary - it's my hobby (that's what I tell myself to feel better a out it xD). I love everything about it. I was hesitant on coming in as I had my mind set on getting cookies a block away and he convinced me to stop in so we can look for Princess things for me and my bestie!! I was ALL in at that point. Upon entering in, I knew I didn't want to go. They had cute cards you can mail out which I'm so old school I love it. I spent a good 30 minutes trying to find the perfect Santa Cruz card!! I grabbed so many and started narrowing it down and down. I ended up not picking any of them and found a really small unique card I fell in love with which was perfect for the theme I was going for!! This place has so many hidden TREASURES. I was rummaging through everything from vintage games, books, puzzles, trinkets, unique items and the dude found a mermaid shell the actually hatches a mermaid. I knew that was the perfect item to pair with my cute card!! A unique find in Santa Cruz which was awesome. While I was in awe of the store the dude found a Coney cup *insert love emoji eyes* I literally squealed my princess skirt off!! There was no way I was walking out the store without it. I think the dude and I spent about an hour in the store until I realized we had to go pick up my hat that was being done. The line wasn't too long for check out and the owners informed us that they barely put the Coney Line Friends cup out two or three days ago!! Just my luck. I let them know they need BROWN BEAR - CONEY'S true love! So they were pleased that someone bought it. The owners were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Their store made me fall in love with Santa Cruz and make the trip very special! It was clean organized and such unique items you won't find! I highly recommend you come and check it out. Something for everyone!

Beyond Text Bookstore is what happens when a bookstore has personality- and fully leans into it…read more The selection is thoughtfully chosen, priced right with something for every kind of reader, and then there's the fun stuff: witty stickers, clever little finds, and those "I didn't know I needed this" moments tucked everywhere. Tanya absolutely lives up to it. she's warm, engaging, and clearly invested. Her personal touch is all over the shop - from the creative, artistic decor to the way she offers suggestions that feel like they were picked just for you. Come in, browse a little longer, admire the artistic, creative decor, and support a local gem - before you default to the chain store down the street. Trust me, this is the better detour.

A darling bookstore with a carefully curated collections of books! Also loved coming here to meet…read moreone of my favorite authors-- such a treat! Service is personal and from the heart. There is street parking.

Book Go Round is one of the most affordable used bookstores in the Bay Area, and all proceeds…read morebenefit the local Saratoga library. It's a quaint little shop with a great selection of books ranging from 50 cents and up. Yes, you read that right 50 cents!They also carry CDs and DVDs. The books range from acceptable to like-new condition. My wife and I walked out with 7 books and 2 CDs for $28, which is an insane deal. Friends of the Library groups are usually at every library in the Bay Area. They're kind people who volunteer their time to help sell books and fund local libraries. The workers here are all volunteers, so they're not getting paid they're there to support their community. Big props to all of them. If you're looking for a book in the Bay Area, I'd recommend stopping here first or checking out your local Friends of the Library shop before going to a for-profit used bookstore or buying online. Your small purchase can make a big difference in your community. Happy reading Bay Area! Always support your local Friends of the Library!

One of the best used bookstores around, amazing and diverse selection, unbeatable prices (usually…read more$1-$3), many books look almost brand new. All proceeds go to supporting the Saratoga library. This place gives me so much hope that books and libraries will never go out of style, no matter what technologies threaten to supplant them :) Also the staff working the shop are always delightful, all volunteer run and they are always looking for people to join their team!

I've been on a hunt for a specific back issue of Dr. Strange so whenever I see a comic book store,…read moreI need to swing in. I'm so glad we just happened to park in the large parking lot next to this store. It was a delight. The store is much larger than it appears from the outside. Mainly because there's a whole second half you might not realize is there until you come in. The selection here is wonderful and the lay out newer issues in a very easy to browse way. The back issues are in your traditional long box that you need to flip through, but they're all labeled in a way that makes it easy to narrow down your search. While they did not have the specific issue I was looking for, they happily went online and found an online retailer that had it for a reasonable price. That's great customer service that no other store has ever shown me (including my own local comic book shop where I've been a regular for 10+ years). Even when I told them they didn't have to do that they insisted and had a site for me within a minute or two. I really appreciated that. The two workers were so friendly and helpful. When I mentioned I was from Los Angeles they asked where my local store was & immediately knew it and had nice things to say about the owner. You could tell they really loved what they did and the comic book community as a whole. While I don't know how often I will be in the area, if I am ever even remotely close I will absolutely come by again. This is one of the best shopping experiences I've has at a CBS outside of my area.

Store is really clean. Great selection of newer comics. Comic don't come with a bag and board which…read moreis a little odd. Second room has some back issues and a few 50 cent bins. Always fun to look through those. Staff was super friendly.

We were looking for Pokemon cards and went out of our way to go here based on a yelp review. Cool…read morestore, just not what my 6 year old needed.

I came in this area to visit a coffee shop but stumbled upon Comicopolis! It's such a cute comic…read morebook shop! They have tons of comics, graphic novels, manga & games! I looked mostly at the comic and game section but the comic section was very organized. They separated current/new issues from the vintage back issues which were alphabetized. I also glanced at the games and there's many lowkey ones & a section for 2 player games. I came across a choose your own adventure game I've been meaning to buy. This was a downtown area so most of the parking was metered street parking. Free parking after 8pm! I'm glad I found this gem and hope to stop by next time I'm in the area.

This lil shop is a diamond in the rough. I love this shop. A nice selection of gifts and BONUS:…read more They transferred my cd's to usb's. Fast, efficient and affordable.

I love this rare establishment so much. The owners are wonderful people who care to create an…read moreauthentic space for visitors filled with their culture and heart. I have bought my most favorite (now overworn) clothing from the lovely owner who has great taste in the stylings she carries. Santa Cruz is so lucky to have this hidden gem!

This place has a bit of everything! Lots of new used and gifts if needed. Very nice cashier opened…read moreextra registers when line was getting long.

Anytime I'm in town I stop by Bay Tree. I miss it being in the old location in the "tree house"…read morebut this new location is beautiful and so much larger. You can come here for anything that you may need, clothing, greeting cards, computers, books, gifts, glassware, grad gifts, keepsakes, pennants, etc. The last time I visited I got a fun couple of t shirts for my lil one and some my nieces and nephews who are starting elementary school and have been asked to wear a college t shirt once a week. My little one wears a college t shirt to school on Wednesdays. So that was a great souvenir for the kiddos. I wanted to place an order for a nice, fancy frame for my diploma and although I'd graduated ages ago, they were still able to help me get the order placed. I also tend to buy lots of postcards from here and send 'em to friends of mine who are also alumni. it's always fun to reminisce with them and to send them back to our college days. The bookstore isn't the fanciest or biggest but I'm pretty sure you can get what you need from here.