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Bookstores in Monterey, CA

9 bookstores in and around Monterey, California.

Monterey has about 29,015 residents, which works out to 31 bookstores per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Bookstores in Monterey

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  1. Old Capitol Books

    482 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940

    Tue: 12-6pm, Wed: 12-6pm, Thu: 12-6pm, Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 12-6pm, Sun: 12-6pm

    Sells used books

    UsedChildren's
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  2. The Rose Books and Obscurities

    136 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940

    Tuesday 1pm-6pm, Thursday through Sunday 12pm -5pm

    Used
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  3. Intergalactic Imports

    350 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940

    Comics
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  1. Current Comics

    400 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

    Comics · Graphic novels · Manga

    ComicsChildren'sManga
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  2. Old Capitol Books

    559 Tyler St, Monterey, CA 93940

    Sells used books

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  3. Old Monterey Book Company

    136 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940

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  4. Lighthouse Books

    600 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940-1008

    Used
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  5. Carpe Diem Fine Books

    245 Pearl St, Monterey, CA 93940-3015

    Children's
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  6. Luminata Books & Gifts

    631 Cass St, Monterey, CA 93940

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9bookstores
31per 100,000 residents
9with a phone
8with a website
2publish hours

Of the 9 bookstores listed in Monterey, 9 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 8 have a website. No national chains here — every bookstore on this page is independent. By what they offer: 4 sell used books, 4 focus on children's books, 2 are comic book stores. The nearest bigger selection is San Jose with 26.

Monterey 9 bookstores

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