Books · Coronado
Bay Books
on Coronado, with 6 shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore with new releases and classics, a large children's section, a military history section, stationery and gifts, and one of Southern California's biggest magazine racks; cafe next door.
Hours
- Monday
- 9am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am–6pm
- Thursday
- 9am–6pm
- Friday
- 9am–7pm
- Saturday
- 9am–7pm
- Sunday
- 9am–6pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Hotel del Coronado (9 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Street parking along Orange Ave and its side streets. The San Diego Bay Ferry runs from downtown to the Coronado Ferry Landing, which also has a free public boat dock with a 4-hour limit.
- Coronado shops
- Few Coronado shops post hours online. Bay Books is open Sun–Thu 9am–6pm and Fri–Sat 9am–7pm; the Ferry Landing is open daily 10am–9pm. Call ahead for the rest.
From BAY BOOKS CORONADO
BAY BOOKS CORONADO
Dear Patrons and the Coronado Community, Thank you for being loyal to our independent bookstore! Please call us at (619) 435-0070 to order your books with credit/debit or ask for staff...
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What are Bay Books's hours?
Bay Books is usually open Sun–Thu 9am–6pm, Fri–Sat 9am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the café's site before a special trip.
Where is Bay Books?
Bay Books is at 1007 Orange Ave, Coronado in Coronado, San Diego. It's near Hotel del Coronado (9 min walk).
Is Bay Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 9am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Bay Books?
The closest option for Coronado is Street parking along Orange Ave and its side streets. The San Diego Bay Ferry runs from downtown to the Coronado Ferry Landing, which also has a free public boat dock with a 4-hour limit.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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