Books · North Park
Verbatim Books
on North Park, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Used and antiquarian bookstore with over 60,000 titles plus new releases, local zines, tarot decks and art prints; it buys and trades books Mondays and Fridays 11am–4pm.

Hours
- Monday
- 10am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–6pm
- Thursday
- 10am–6pm
- Friday
- 10am–7pm
- Saturday
- 10am–7pm
- Sunday
- 10am–6pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- The city-run North Park Parking Garage at 3829 29th St is open 24 hours and charges $1 an hour with a $5 daytime maximum (6am–6pm) and a $5 overnight flat rate. Some shops validate in one-hour increments. Metered street parking lines 30th St and University Ave.
- North Park shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close 6–7pm, a little later Thursday to Saturday; a few smaller shops close Monday or Tuesday.
Shops a few minutes away
All of North Park →Before you go
What are Verbatim Books's hours?
Verbatim Books is usually open Sun–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Verbatim Books?
Verbatim Books is at 3793 30th St in North Park, San Diego.
Is Verbatim Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Verbatim Books?
The closest option for North Park is The city-run North Park Parking Garage at 3829 29th St is open 24 hours and charges $1 an hour with a $5 daytime maximum (6am–6pm) and a $5 overnight flat rate. Some shops validate in one-hour increments. Metered street parking lines 30th St and University Ave.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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