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.
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.
About Us
Unique Store Features
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Our pricing is always 1/2 off the publisher’s price; when you buy 3, you get the 4th used book for free! Or...
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If you would like EVEN BIGGER savings, you can bring in your gently used books for store credit, instead, which can be applied towards up to 50% of your used book purchase!
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Find your authors and titles easily with our color-coded labeling system!
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Bring your kids for a memorable visit to our sea-themed kids room where they can spend some time looking at book covers and turning pages to discover something special that they are inspired to call their own.
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Feel cozy & welcome. We offer plenty of seating for customers to relax in cozy nooks & read their books.
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Discover popular "Gold Star" books. Look for the gold star on the binding throughout the store!
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We even have lists of customer-voted "Silver Star" books! Look for it hanging on the ends of the bookshelves.
