Paperback Alley Used Books

Goleta, Estados Unidos

4.4

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17 avaliações

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+1 805-967-1051
Endereço:
5840 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA, 93117
Paradas e estações próximas de transporte público:
80 mHollister & Nectarine
140 mHollister & Pine
150 mHollister & Orange
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Hoje 10:30 – 17:00
Fechado agora
Horário local (Goleta) 00:25 quarta-feira, 9 de julho de 2025

Horário de funcionamento

segunda-feira 10:30 – 17:00
terça-feira 10:30 – 17:00
quarta-feira 10:30 – 17:00
quinta-feira 10:30 – 17:00
sexta-feira 10:30 – 17:00
sábado 10:30 – 17:00
domingo –

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17 avaliações para Paperback Alley Used Books

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Classificação do local: 5
San Diego, CA
The hubby and I stopped through Santa Barbara on our trip through Hwy 1, and I landed here by absolute chance while he was at a motorcycle dealership next door. Let me tell you, I am so glad that I did! I’m an avid booklover, and am always elated to find locally owned bookstores.
This bookstore has a very large selection, and all of the prices are VERY reasonable. I spent 16 dollars and left with 4 books, if that tells you anything. My husband had to practically drag me out of here before I lost myself in the vortex of booklovers’ land ;-)
If you are a booklover and happen to stop by in Santa Barbara, make sure you visit here! The smell of books in here was to die for.
Classificação do local: 2
North Hollywood, CA
This bookstore is in downtown Goleta which isn’t a nice area. Finding parking around here is a major challenge.
The customer service is good. Too bad this place is right near a Mexican restaurant and the smell carried into the bookstore to the point that it made it unpleasant to browse around. The selection isn’t great, mostly paperbacks, romance novels, etc. You might find a small gem, but the price is high — at least $ 7 for a used book.
It’s a good place for the area and I’m glad it’s around. Check it out only if you live in the area.
Classificação do local: 5
Laguna Niguel, CA
I adore this book store. It has a great selection of classics, and a wide variety of various reads. Every time before a long road trip, I make sure to stop in and by an audiobook.
The owner is extremely kind and helpful, with excellent taste in literature and will give you great recommendations if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for.
Thank you Paperback Alley!
Classificação do local: 5
Goleta, CA
This is a great used bookstore.
She (the owner?) has a large selection of sci-​fi and romance with smaller but nicely sized selections of popular literature, classic literature, children’s books, history, etc. She was very knowledgeable about the selection and knew exactly what she had or didn’t have. Most of the books I looked at were in the $ 7 – 9 range and the sci-​fi books were more like $ 2 – 3. I walked out with seven nice paperbacks. The great selection, organization of the store and friendliness of the owner make this a five-​star place. I will definitely be back.
Notes: Street parking. She takes credit cards, score!
Classificação do local: 4
Goleta, CA
I want to go all the time.
Classificação do local: 5
Naples, CA
I had so much fun exploring this store! I went in looking to complete a set of children’s serial novels and wound up finding so much more: The staff was so helpful and knowledgable, the layout was logical and well ordered, and the selection was amazing. Fair prices too. Was feeling the lack of air conditioning, but worth the trouble for my treasures! Worth a check.
Classificação do local: 5
Santa Barbara, CA
What a find !!! A used book store very well organized and super helpful owner. I could spend hours here !!!
Classificação do local: 5
Long Beach, CA
I’ve been searching for a Kim Harrison book for about 2 years now and found it here! The lady working was so helpful and friendly. She even offered holding a book because I couldn’t remember which other ones in the series I already had.
Classificação do local: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Five stars for a currently open used book store, which means books you want to read for a cheaper price. I Unilocaled bookstores while I was in Santa Barbara and this store popped up. I wanted to start reading the game of thrones series because I enjoyed the tv show so much. When I walked in a lady greeted me and this small store was filled to the ceiling with books. I asked for the book and she came back and found it within 2 minutes!
It was only $ 8.50?! Maybe this was a normal price for a used book, but I’m not used to paying so little for entertainment. Did I really just spend under $ 10 of the first season of this show in 1 book (perhaps even more of this show in one book?). Yes and yes. I will definitely be back. Please support this place. It is an asset to this city. Thank you Paperback Alley Used Books!
–Tej
Classificação do local: 4
Lompoc, CA
I stopped in here today on my way to the Santa Barbara Zoo with my two little boys. The selection is great! They’ve managed to use every square inch of the place, squeezing tons of titles everywhere. The store is clean, neat and very well organized. The owners were great with my two boys too. It’s always difficult taking my boys into book stores as they are usually loud and curious and I’ve often gotten the stink eye from store managers but not here. They even helped me find some great stuff for my wife. Knowledgeable, good service, I’ll come back here every chance I get.
Classificação do local: 5
San Francisco, CA
I have a lot of love for Paperback Alley; I used to live just down the block, so I spent a lot of time browsing in here. The owners obviously love books, and there’s an impressive selection tucked into the shelves.
They’re also easy to work with if you want to negotiate a trade, or sell them a book. Just great people!
Classificação do local: 4
Santa Barbara, CA
My son needed a book for a UCSB English class, at the last minute of course. Paperback Alley had a copy, at a greatly reduced price. Small bookstore, locally owned. They know their stock, and the proprietor is very helpful.
Classificação do local: 5
Goleta, CA
I was recently on the hunt for 2 books in a particular series. Paperback Alley was my first stop and of course they had both books I was looking for, plus tons more by that author. The woman working was extremely knowledgeable about all of the books my mom and I asked her about. The books seem to sell for about half of the new price. What a fantastic used bookstore!
Classificação do local: 4
Lemoore, CA
Not a bad little place. Varied selection of used books at a decent price. Seems relatively weightier on the fantasy/​sci-​fi selection than most other places, but has most genres in general. Takes in trades for store credit.
Classificação do local: 4
New York, NY
Been going here since I was a kid. It has that lovely cozy bookstore feel.
Good fantasy Sci Fi selection.
Local independent book store.
Classificação do local: 4
Pittsburgh, PA
Love this store! It is so cute and has a pretty good selection actually! I’ve bought a lot of classics and cook books here :)
Kind of a bummer though because I don’t know how they can compete when you can order books online so cheap!
Classificação do local: 4
Seattle, WA
This great used book store is tucked away in Old Town Goleta. The bookshelves are jam-​packed with used paperbacks with a few hardcovers and more rare books behind the counter. I mostly read contemporary fiction and was not disappointed by the selection. There was also a ton of Sci-​fi, Fantasy, Mystery, and Romance.
The pricing was a bit higher than I was expecting. Most books were about half their new retail price, so the trade paperbacks were $ 6 – 7, compared to the $ 3 or so you would pay at the library book sale or the thrift store. They will also buy books for store credit only, but they are picky about what they take. They bought two of the eight books I brought in for $ 2 each.
Overall, I recommend this store for those looking for a serendipitous browsing experience and who don’t mind paying a little more to support a local business.