Bookshop Santa Cruz
Known For
Iconic Pacific Coast indie bookselling with serious shelf depth
Bookshop Santa Cruz is the kind of bright and airy indie institution that makes exposed brick and cozy nooks feel like they were invented just for this room. Local-favorite status here is decades earned.
🕐Best time to visit: Just after opening on a gray coastal morning
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Location
Downtown
1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
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