Beach Town Books

Beach Town Books A friendly, peaceful, clean & organized, new & used bookstore. Discover a book you can’t put down! Open Every Day 10-6pm.
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OPEN LATE on Friday and Saturday until 8pm! Beach Town Books is a charming, locally owned, independent, new & used bookstore in the heart of San Clemente. Thoughtfully curated shelves invite you to explore hidden gems, beloved authors and popular new releases - the kind of place where the stories have a way of finding you. A cozy alternative to big-box bookstores like Barnes & Noble, Beach Town Bo

oks is especially loved by students and readers searching for quality used books at discounted prices - all in a warm, welcoming space near downtown shops, restaurants and the pier.

Book Club Week is finally here! 📚😀Marlene’s Book Club meets this Thursday (8/20 @ 6 PM) to discuss Clear by Carys Davies...
08/17/2026

Book Club Week is finally here! 📚😀

Marlene’s Book Club meets this Thursday (8/20 @ 6 PM) to discuss Clear by Carys Davies! Swing by the shop to grab your copy and join us!

While you’re in, check out our book club display! You can explore the upcoming book-picks for some reading inspiration!

📖 Marlene’s Book Club (Literary Fiction)

Clear by Carys Davies (Aug 20 @ 6 PM)

Upcoming: Sisters by Daisy Johnson | Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

🔮 Savannah’s Book Club (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Dark Academia & YA)

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (Sat, Aug 29 @ 6 PM)

Upcoming: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin | Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Want to browse past picks? Click the link in our bio to visit our Bookshop.org affiliate store. Every purchase directly supports our shop! 💙

No sign-up needed! Just grab a book and join the conversation! 📖💬

📍 Beach Town Books | 99 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA

Not sure what to read? Need to be inspired? How bout a Blind Date with a Book? 🖤✨Our team have selected some good myste...
08/16/2026

Not sure what to read? Need to be inspired? How bout a Blind Date with a Book? 🖤✨

Our team have selected some good mystery, thriller, and romance reads that are freshly wrapped up and ready for discovery!

Read all the clues to make your pick-from the Goodreads score to tropes, key plot hints, and quotes.

Plus, each bundle is packed with extra little treasures like highlighters, pens, sticky tabs, and bookmarks to make your reading experience that much more fun! 🖊️🔖✨

Find your mystery match at Beach Town Books!

📍 Beach Town Books |
99 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA

Happy Saturday, book lovers! ☀️📖There’s no better way to kick off your weekend than picking up a coffee in town and step...
08/15/2026

Happy Saturday, book lovers! ☀️📖

There’s no better way to kick off your weekend than picking up a coffee in town and stepping into the charm of your local independent used bookstore to explore what amazing titles have come in for half price this week!

Come discover your next reading inspiration at Beach Town Books. Our shelves are packed with incredible fantasy and romantic fantasy favorites—including popular titles like The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Neon Gods, Throne of Glass, The High Mountain Court, and Monsters Born and Made.

Whether you're looking for dark academia, epic world-building, or spicy mythology retellings, come build your dream reading stack before hitting the beach! 🌊🗡️📖

📍Beach Town Books |
99 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA

08/14/2026

POV: You joined our book club! 📚😊

Looking for your next reading obsession or a cozy group to chat books with?

Come check out our dedicated Book Club Shelves at Beach Town Books to see what we’re reading over the next few months!

Pick up a copy to join the conversation in person, or simply grab a title for some fresh reading inspiration.

Here’s what’s coming up:

📖 Marlene’s Book Club

📅 3rd Thursday of the Month (8/20) at 6:00 PM

✨ August Pick: Clear by Carys Davies

📖Savannah’s Book Club

📅 Last Saturday of the Month (8/29) at 6:00 PM

✨ August Pick: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater

Whether you're a long-time regular or a first-timer, there's always a seat for you in the circle. Stop by the shop, grab your copy, and join us! 🌊💬

📍 Beach Town Books | San Clemente, CA

Summer’s winding down, but the weather is still perfect for afternoon beach reads! ☀️🌊Pick up a refreshing iced drink at...
08/13/2026

Summer’s winding down, but the weather is still perfect for afternoon beach reads! ☀️🌊

Pick up a refreshing iced drink at one of our local coffee shops in town, then head over to Beach Town Books for amazing romance titles at 1/2 off publisher price! 📚✨

We’ve got stacked shelves featuring favorite authors like Mhairi McFarlane, Christina Lauren, Meghan Quinn, Amy Poeppel, and India Holton.

Build your stack, load up your tote, and enjoy the sun!

📍 Beach Town Books |
99 Avenida Serra
San Clemente, CA

Marlene’s book club night is almost here and you still have time to read! 📖✨Pick up your copy of Clear by Carys Davies a...
08/12/2026

Marlene’s book club night is almost here and you still have time to read! 📖✨

Pick up your copy of Clear by Carys Davies at Beach Town Books, get reading, and come chat with next week!

📅 3rd Thursday of the Month
August 20th at 6:00 PM

📍 Beach Town Books |
99 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA

Whether you're a regular or first-timer, all are welcome! ☕ Coastal vibes included.

It’s a lovely summer day in San Clemente! ☀️ Grab an iced coffee from one of our local downtown spots and pop over to br...
08/11/2026

It’s a lovely summer day in San Clemente! ☀️
Grab an iced coffee from one of our local downtown spots and pop over to browse our shelves at Beach Town Books.

We’ve got amazing used books at 1/2 off!

Stack up for the beach—the water’s perfect for ocean dips between chapters 🌊📚

📍 Beach Town Books
99 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA

08/10/2026

One book? No. Two. Definitely two. 📚📚

Because you can never leave an indie bookstore with just one!

Stop by Beach Town Books in San Clemente and grab your next two reads today. 🌊

99 Avenida Serra

Weekend plans status: completely bookedHappy National Book Lovers Day! 📚😀 There’s truly no place we’d rather be than los...
08/09/2026

Weekend plans status: completely booked

Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚😀

There’s truly no place we’d rather be than lost in the stacks, filling up a tote bag with new reads, and pretending our TBR pile isn't already towering at home.

Whether you're hunting for your next beach read, diving into a new fantasy series, or just needing a quiet moment in your favorite local spot, pick up a coffee in town and head over to celebrate with us today!

Used books are 1/2 off the retail price,
which makes it so much easier to fill your Beach Town Books tote! 😉💕

📍 Beach Town Books | San Clemente, CA

🛍️ Open today for all your cozy reading needs!

Happy San Clemente Fiesta! 🌮🎶Enjoy the live music downtown, grab an iced drink, and pop over to explore our shelves!All ...
08/08/2026

Happy San Clemente Fiesta! 🌮🎶

Enjoy the live music downtown, grab an iced drink, and pop over to explore our shelves!

All used books are 1/2 off. You can find titles like The Beekeeper of Aleppo to The Lincoln Highway. Perfect for a cozy, quiet read tonight or for a relaxing afternoon on the beach.

The celebration continues tomorrow for National Book Lovers Day! 📚✨ Stop by for a full weekend of bookish fun.

📍 99 Avenida Serra

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99 Avenida Serra
San Clemente, CA
92672

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+19494921114

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