Strolling through Coronado while waiting for our breakfast reservation at The Henry, we stumbled upon Bay Books—and what a pleasant surprise it was. I ordered a coffee with maca and cinnamon, expecting something simple, but it turned out rich, comforting, and unexpectedly addictive. The cozy atmosphere, surrounded by shelves brimming with stories, made it impossible not to relax.
For my daughter, who adores books, this was paradise—her curious eyes scanning titles while I savored each sip. There’s something special about enjoying good coffee in a place where time seems to slow down, where the scent of paper and espresso mingle perfectly.
Bay Books isn’t just a stopover; it’s a quiet gem that invites you to linger, even if you came for just a few minutes.
Michelle B
I always find something fun to read here every time we come out 🥰📚🤓
Kay Sperduti
Love this place. Wish I could transport it home!
True Tracey
This bookstore was my favorite shop in Coronado. Super cute & quaint, such a great atmosphere, and lots of book options!
Jasmine Angulo
The Matcha was reallyyyy good! I highly recommend the Matcha Einsppaner….. I think that’s how you spell it😅 Really cool vibe!
Eric Proctor
I visit bookstores whenever I travel. While this one really doesn’t have any used books, I was surprised by the selection that it did have. As I wandered through, I found books that I really wasn’t familiar with. Added a bunch of new ones to my TBR. They also have a section for local authors which I really appreciate when I visit an area!
Sherilee Nimon
Fun little independent book store with a coffee shop inside. They had a great selection of every kind of book you could want. We also bought some fun things like book bags and sun hats.
PsBoston7
Such a cute little bookstore! We went in right before closing after our Afternoon Tea outing and (per usual me) I wanted to hop over the bridge and see one of the Independent Bookstores I had heard about.
This place did not disappoint. Plenty of selections from all genres, including popular books seen on bookstagrams & reels on IG and TikTok. Also, you will find staff recommendations which always come in handy when looking for your next read.
Aisle can be tight but... I like that in a bookstore (yea, I know call me crazy) Service was kind and I must also mention that they have gift items here for any bibliophile.
BTW they are also participating in the San Diego Book Crawl April 26th -28th, 2025 I'll be heading back down for that.
Great Little, independently owned local bookshop with lots of books and magazines. I especially liked all of the comment cards from clients describing books and what they liked about them. Also good selection of children’s toys and a really awesome coffee shop attached. Thank you very much!
rodrigo dardon
We bought the perfect book for our boy. I also saw many very interesting books, I want to get in my next visit to the store. The curator of this book store is a rock star. We a really appreciated the warmth and kindness of the personnel that we met
Jenny Camerini
What a cute bookstore! It's a perfect mix of a bookstore, gift shop, and coffee shop! They had a great selection of curated picks! They had very unique gifts as well. My picky kids found some really cool and different fiction books. Very reasonable prices as well.
Michal Štýber
Great coffee!
Mark Ring
Great selection even in a smaller venue. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
Excellent
Strolling through Coronado while waiting for our breakfast reservation at The Henry, we stumbled upon Bay Books—and what a pleasant surprise it was. I ordered a coffee with maca and cinnamon, expecting something simple, but it turned out rich, comforting, and unexpectedly addictive. The cozy atmosphere, surrounded by shelves brimming with stories, made it impossible not to relax.
For my daughter, who adores books, this was paradise—her curious eyes scanning titles while I savored each sip. There’s something special about enjoying good coffee in a place where time seems to slow down, where the scent of paper and espresso mingle perfectly.
Bay Books isn’t just a stopover; it’s a quiet gem that invites you to linger, even if you came for just a few minutes.
I always find something fun to read here every time we come out 🥰📚🤓
Love this place. Wish I could transport it home!
This bookstore was my favorite shop in Coronado. Super cute & quaint, such a great atmosphere, and lots of book options!
The Matcha was reallyyyy good! I highly recommend the Matcha Einsppaner….. I think that’s how you spell it😅 Really cool vibe!
I visit bookstores whenever I travel. While this one really doesn’t have any used books, I was surprised by the selection that it did have. As I wandered through, I found books that I really wasn’t familiar with. Added a bunch of new ones to my TBR. They also have a section for local authors which I really appreciate when I visit an area!
Fun little independent book store with a coffee shop inside. They had a great selection of every kind of book you could want. We also bought some fun things like book bags and sun hats.
Such a cute little bookstore! We went in right before closing after our Afternoon Tea outing and (per usual me) I wanted to hop over the bridge and see one of the Independent Bookstores I had heard about.
This place did not disappoint. Plenty of selections from all genres, including popular books seen on bookstagrams & reels on IG and TikTok. Also, you will find staff recommendations which always come in handy when looking for your next read.
Aisle can be tight but... I like that in a bookstore (yea, I know call me crazy) Service was kind and I must also mention that they have gift items here for any bibliophile.
BTW they are also participating in the San Diego Book Crawl April 26th -28th, 2025 I'll be heading back down for that.
Respectfully Reviewed.
Very friendly staff and cute store!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great Little, independently owned local bookshop with lots of books and magazines. I especially liked all of the comment cards from clients describing books and what they liked about them. Also good selection of children’s toys and a really awesome coffee shop attached. Thank you very much!
We bought the perfect book for our boy. I also saw many very interesting books, I want to get in my next visit to the store. The curator of this book store is a rock star. We a really appreciated the warmth and kindness of the personnel that we met
What a cute bookstore! It's a perfect mix of a bookstore, gift shop, and coffee shop! They had a great selection of curated picks! They had very unique gifts as well. My picky kids found some really cool and different fiction books. Very reasonable prices as well.
Great coffee!
Great selection even in a smaller venue. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.
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