This bookstore is such a pleasant way to buy gently used books and make money for the library. It…read moreis all run by volunteers and generates funds from community donations.

Great way to buy quality books. Staff is helpful. Wish it was bigger and longer hours. But so happy…read moreit's available

This location is pretty big. I think in comparison to the one I've been to in Monterey Park, I…read morethink this is the better location. However there are other locations around LA/OC area. Out of the 2 locations I've been to, this has a better parking lot as well. Since the store is a lot bigger, that means a lot more selection of figures, books, manga, videos and more. In general, I do enjoy this store as it has great value. I found quite a few things that were quite cheaper here than if you go to a large retail store. If you have anything that you may want to get rid of (but works very well or in good shape) you can see if they're willing to it and give you an estimate. The staff are helpful to help you (the best of their ability) to find what you are looking for or need.

It's really disappointing to see how far they've fallen, especially when it comes to their pricing…read more I don't know what their strategy is with used games and movies, but they seriously need a reality check. In some cases, their used prices actually exceed MSRP. For example, they're charging $70 for a loose, boxless copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch 2--which is full retail price for a second-hand, incomplete item. Their trade-in values are just as bad. It's not uncommon for them to offer you a tenth of what they plan to resell your item for. I get that the secondhand market relies on profit margins, and that they're banking on uninformed sellers looking for quick cash, but they're doing it at the expense of their loyal, long-time community. At this point, books are the only category where you can still find a decent deal. For anything else, you're much better off using eBay or finding a different store.

Very helpful in selecting a gift for my friend. Had greeting cards, great selection of crystals,…read moreand other jewelry. They had books, incense, and candles. I was in a hurry, so wasn't able to check everything out.

I absolutely love this place it is my go to for any type of metaphysical spiritual needs. Their…read morestaff is all very knowledgeable and they even hold classes on different subjects so if interested, you should contact the facility. Everything I feel is well price and I like the variety, they pretty much have everything and if they don't, they will absolutely help you find it with by recommending any other places. It always smells so good in there. has a nice welcoming vibe. If you are in the Costa Mesa area and are in need of crystals, you should come check these guys out.

Best service ever? My mom and I were looking for a book for her and a guy comes around the corner…read moreand gives it to us. Was completely wild because we did not see him. He literally heard us talking a couple aisles over and went and retrieved it. So GREAT! Again, I greatly appreciate being able to go in and touch stuff and see it before I buy it. Plus being two stories it is fun. See my photos.

I'm so happy that this location remains as the old large style with 2 stories. The whole upper…read morelevel is children's, gifts and new books while the lower level is all the different genres and cafe. I want to give a shout out to the 4 staff members I interacted with on 4/2. They were on staff an hour before closing. Everyone was so nice! I didn't have any questions but 1 staff member approached me letting me know the book I was holding is the $5 cafe book which worked out perfectly because I also wanted a snack from the cafe. Another staff member just offered a recommendation for me off a table of books I was admiring, which was very thoughtful. The staff members at the cafe were also very friendly and conversational. I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't get anybody's names but I enjoyed my experience visiting that evening. I will most likely come back when I can make the drive down to Fashion Island.

Omg I love this store so much. Anytime I work in Costa Mesa, I stop by to get some crystals sage…read moreor Palo Santo. The price point is just so great and affordable. Everything inside is designed very great, with fantastic merchandise inside. I would highly recommend this store if you enjoy a local must see store. Also the staff was very kind and helped me find the crystals I needed :)

I first heard of this store at a 12 step club conference in Wisconsin 7 years ago. I have been…read moreordering coins for our Alano club from them ever since. My only wish is that they had a store in the Midwest. Kind and helpful people take my phone orders and send them quickly. If I ever get to Costa Mesa I will go to hug these beautiful people and I give good hugs.

The middle age lady that works here is a fake Christian who only cares about making money…read more Today I visited the store. I wore some new shoes which I bought to help with my bum leg\foot, so my limp and gait were more pronounced than usual. As I walk around, this middle age lady comes out the back, greets me and starting talking to the other older woman employee. Before you know, it I start hearing the younger woman suddenly start talking about her uncle who is disabled with a bad leg. She goes on to say that he was in discomfort for a long time, particulary his foot, but that it's all suddenly better now. I thought that was weird but as I kept listening, I noticed that she would say certain buzzwords like "I mean..." and "I don't know..." and "you know..." and "this guy..." Strangely, she said "this guy is so small" a few times while talking about an inventory item. Later she started telling the other woman that she had a near photographic memory. (She asked the woman to quiz her on the price of an item, which she got wrong 2 times and finally guessed correctly on the 3rd try which I thought was funny). Anyway, I soon realized that she is trying to fake synchronicity to lure the customer into making a purchase. Her MO became clear as day. She studies and watches the customers coming in and then begins a conversation with the other employees regarding something she notices (makes a read on) about the customer or perhaps overhears the customers talking about to make the customer think that the "coincidence" is a spiritual sign. The shop is clean and tidy, but it's mostly cheap mass produced art work or knick knacks that is marked up 500%. The older lady is actually very sweet and I get the feeling she just gets taken advantage of by the younger woman. Stay away from this fake Christian place! Even if Jesus came back and walked through the doors, that lady wouldn't recognize him and try to make a sale to him.

Really lovely selection of all sorts of things from scriptures, missionary gifts, artwork, books…read moreand more! The service is unmatched, everyone is so friendly and it is so fun walking around to browse all the materials. Parking is easy as the lot is huge.

This spot is such a gem in Old Town Tustin. It's a super cute bookstore with an amazing, welcoming…read morestaff and a great coffee shop inside, dangerous in the best way. I always make a point to stop by whenever I'm in the area just to browse the book selection. The space is cozy, thoughtfully curated, and exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer. I love supporting small, independent bookstores, and Arvida makes it easy to do so.

Nice little bookstore with new and used selections. Fairly organized in the used section and happy…read moreto find a few young adult books my kiddo is interested in. Hopefully House of Dragons is a good one ;) nice selection of kids books too. With a cute little seating area as well. Lots of little seating spots to grab a book and find time slip away. If you're feeling the need for some caffeine, there's a small cafe within too.

An oasis of writing and literature in a suburban desert of concrete…read more The type of place Huell Howser used to visit. A business run by people who actually care. Not a business that spends time trying to boost profits by 2.6% this quarter. read fucking books, people.

Entered with an old credit voucher worth $50 from previous book sales. I figured that I would get a…read morefew books from a local bookstore rather than online because I already had the credit here. Firstly, I searched their online inventory website for the desired books. Website reported books in stock but were not on selves. The staff couldn't locate them either and said they would update the inventory. So the inventory site is unreliable. Secondly, upon ringing me up for $20, I produced the voucher thinking it would cover the entire cost. Unfortunately, it is only good for half the price of your purchase. When I expressed my confusion about this policy. The tall crotchety old man raised his voice and loudly repeated: "Good for HALF the purchase!" Sir there is no only else inside the store. It's not loud in there. I was your only customer all afternoon. There was no need to raise your voice at me. How embarrassing to get to the ripe old age of grey and still be throwing tantrums at paying customers no less! I should have left the store without purchasing anything but I was just so stunned! I understand that I failed to thoroughly read the small text at the bottom of the voucher that explains their policy. The old man could have simply referred to the text on the voucher instead of displaying such disrespectful behavior. Take your business elsewhere because your patronage is obviously not valued here.