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Beach Town Books

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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.

08/23/2026

It’s a good day for beach reading and dips in the ocean between chapters. 🏖️

Stop by Beach Town Books to pick up a mystery thriller or two, then head down to the breezy ocean!

Shelves are stocked and used books are 1/2 the retail price.

See you soon in San Clemente! ☀️📖

99 Avenida Serra
San Clemente

08/22/2026

And sometimes you only need a little nudge… 😉

Ready for an amazing Saturday morning plan?

1️⃣ Grab a coffee in town. (Guess how many great coffee shops we have to choose from, right here in downtown San Clemente?! ☕ )

Happy Coffee Club
Zebra House Coffee
High Tide Coffee
Bear Coast Coffee
Sur Coffee
The Petrol Club
Kuli Coffee
Blue Stone Lane
Immersion Coffee Co.

2️⃣ Walk through our doors.

3️⃣ Leave with an armful of great reads at half price. 📚🎉😃

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. Come say hi, grab a few good books for the weekend, and have a lovely San Clemente beachtown kind of day.

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

08/21/2026

Friday hits a little differently after the first week of school back in session. ☕📖

Even with routine returning, the warm summer air is still hanging around, making it the perfect afternoon to step inside, slow down, and wander the aisles to explore the shelves.

There’s a quiet, reflective calm in the shop that feels like a deep breath.

Whether you’re wanting just one special book to dive into or gather a whole tote full of half-price used treasures for the month, we’ve saved a peaceful spot for you.

Pick up a coffee in town and head over. Happy Friday, friends. 🌊📚

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

08/19/2026

The kids are back to school, and the cozy calm of routine is settling in. 🏫

Now that those quieter moments are back, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a swoon-worthy romance read!💕📖

Pop in and explore the shelves to find quality used romance titles for half price! 💰📚

Here’s a peek at some titles that came in this week:

The Princess Bride, by William Goldman

Love Redesigned, by Lauren Asher

Beach Read, by Emily Henry

The American Roommate Experiment, by Elena Armas

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, by Josie Silver

The Seven Year Slip, by Ashley Poston

The Deal, by Elle Kennedy

Grab a coffee in town and swing by the bookstore to browse our shelves, and stock up for those peaceful afternoon reading breaks! ☕❤️

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

08/18/2026

Time for a little literary trivia! ✏️✨

"Being kind to yourself is one of the greatest kindnesses."

Can you guess which heart-warming book this quote is from?
Hint: It’s a really nice gift book for anyone you’d like to show support for, if they’re going through a rough time.

Drop your best guesses in the comments below! 👇

Stop by Beach Town Books to pick up a copy of this book and explore other inspiring reads! 📚❤️

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

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

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

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

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

Address

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

Telephone

+19494921114

Website

https://www.beachtownbooks.com/

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