Follow your inspiration...
A Cozy local bookstore for book-lovers.
Call, text, or visit us today!
Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday-Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm
Kaylani is helping at the front of the store.
Kaylani is helping at the front of the store.
About Us
Keeping the Literary Heart of San Clemente Alive
Beach Town Books is a family-owned, independent new and used bookstore tucked right into the beautiful beach community of San Clemente. Founded by the Langstons to preserve a beloved neighborhood staple, the shop is built entirely around the nostalgic charm of real, tactile browsing.
Because we don’t maintain a digital inventory, our shelves are brimming with titles that change daily-offering the joy of unexpected discovery by blending trending new bestsellers with a massive selection of used paperbacks and hand-picked local gifts.
Backed by a passionate, book-loving staff, we aren't just a storefront on Avenida Serra; we’re a warm, community-driven space for local book clubs, neighborhood events, and finding your next perfect beach read.
What makes us special...
Every used book in our store is already priced at half the publisher's price, and when you buy 3 used books, you get the 4th one free. Great reading shouldn't break the bank.
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Want to stretch your dollar even further? Bring in your gently used books and earn store credit you can apply toward up to 50% off any used book purchase. It's our way of keeping great stories in circulation.
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Finding what you're looking for is easy with our color-coded labeling system! It's organized so you can browse by author and genre without the guesswork.
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Look for the ⭐ Gold Star on book spines throughout the store! Those are best-sellers that are in demand.
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And keep an eye out for our Silver Star lists hanging at the ends of the shelves - those are staff and customer favorites, voted on by readers just like you.
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We have plenty of cozy nooks with seating so you can slow down, settle in, and read a few pages before you decide. Take your time-that's what we're here for.
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Bring the kids! Our sea-themed children's room is a magical little space where young readers can explore book covers, flip through pages, and find something that feels like it was made just for them.
