Bay Books Coronado — Local services in Coronado

Strolling through Coronado while waiting for our breakfast reservation at The Henry, we stumbled upon Bay Books—and what a pleasant surprise it was. I ordered a coffee with maca and cinnamon, expecting something simple, but it turned out rich, comforting, and unexpectedly addictive. The cozy atmosphere, surrounded by shelves brimming with stories, made it impossible not to relax.

For my daughter, who adores books, this was paradise—her curious eyes scanning titles while I savored each sip. There’s something special about enjoying good coffee in a place where time seems to slow down, where the scent of paper and espresso mingle perfectly.

Bay Books isn’t just a stopover; it’s a quiet gem that invites you to linger, even if you came for just a...

Such a cute little bookstore! We went in right before closing after our Afternoon Tea outing and (per usual me) I wanted to hop over the bridge and see one of the Independent Bookstores I had heard about.

This place did not disappoint. Plenty of selections from all genres, including popular books seen on bookstagrams & reels on IG and TikTok. Also, you will find staff recommendations which always come in handy when looking for your next read.

Aisle can be tight but... I like that in a bookstore (yea, I know call me crazy) Service was kind and I must also mention that they have gift items here for any bibliophile.

BTW they are also participating in the San Diego Book Crawl April 26th -28th, 2025 I'll be heading back down for...

Lovely little bookstore with a decent cafe. We stopped by a couple of times during our trip. Selection was fairly good -- we all found a few things we liked.

Lost a star for having a glowing review of Harry Potter on the shelf, with a staff recommendation. (I understand you need to sell the series, but recommending JK Rowling at this point is ... not a great look.)

The cafe had nothing in the display case when we came through, which made it a bit challenging to order, and the staff were a little too helpful when checking in to see if we had found everything alright. Again. And again. (And again.) They were being friendly, but definitely a little too excited...