Old Capitol Books
482 Alvarado Street, Monterey, CA 93940
About the Business
Welcome to Old Capitol Books, your friendly neighborhood bookstore located in the heart of downtown Monterey at 482 Alvarado Street, California. As a cherished local gem, we offer an extensive collection of used books spanning various genres, including fiction, poetry, children's literature, and non-fiction. Whether you're a lifelong book lover or a curious visitor, our inviting atmosphere and diverse selection promise an engaging literary experience for everyone.
At Old Capitol Books, we believe in the power of community and creativity. That's why we proudly partner with the Boukra Collective, a dynamic group of writers, artists, and thinkers, to host a series of engaging workshops. Led by experienced and published poets, these workshops are designed to challenge participants and elevate their craft. We embrace the philosophy that remarkable poetry often emerges from collaboration and collective editing, rather than solitary expression.
Join us for an inspiring journey of discovery and creativity. Visit Old Capitol Books today, where stories come alive and ideas flourish. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community of book enthusiasts and creative minds.
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482 Alvarado Street, Monterey, California 93940, United States
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
12:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 18:00
Reviews
"This is a small bookstore, but they have such an interesting selection of used books covering every topic under the sun — could easily have spent a day here perusing the aisles. There are a few chairs set out for reading, the staff were friendly, prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is so cozy. Found a few gems and will be coming back for more!"
"my favorite book store. has a bunch of leftist books very prominently displayed, and while I never got the chance to ask i'm sure everyone there is very knowledgeable on those subjects. the entire place is so cute and they have a cassette player and pride flags in the window and it's just perfect. I love this place very much"
"Just stopped in here for the first time. The person working there was so incredibly friendly and helpful! I wish I could’ve spent a lot more time talking with them and looking through the selection. I wish every town could have a book store like this. Strongly recommend to any and everyone"
"What a magical, mystical bookstore tucked away unassumingly full of all kinds of books...my favorite kind of bookstore"
"If you are driving around the coast and make a stop in Monterey and you find yourself wanting a John Steinbeck read to complete the trip…. Then you should stop by here. They have a great book selection, all types of books. We enjoyed our time there. We spent around an hr or so to check the books they have available. I will definitely be coming back to complete my search. They also have one of the best selections I’ve seen on critical race studies. Found an amazing book to gift my mom regarding Trova."
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