Thunderbolt Spiritual Books

This is one of those unassuming little stores, set on a busy Santa Monica block between the bus stop and a goodwill thrift store… but the vibe & the treasures here are good… real good.
I had been working around town and checking in with the well known crystal stores on the east side of town searching a particularly hard item to find. Then I decided to head to the westside because I remembered walking into this place once before.
This time I walked in and took my time looking at every inch of this cool little store because something cool is on every inch of this place. I finally got to the tall glass case and looked in the back and discovered the elusive treasure I was looking for.
Chris helped me out tonight and he was the best. He told me about the amazing deals that I could get by using Unilocal to buy my stuff there. He saved me $ 30! Thank you Chris!
I’ll def be back and I’m glad I found a new place to shop for my meditation tools and related items.

I really cherish this bookstore. The second you walk in you become surrounded by mystical objects and the amazing smell of incense and essential oils. Even though this is a bookstore they also carry a wide variety of healing crystals and gemstones. They have a cart outside filled with used books which are only $ 5. They also carry a variety of prayer beads and fine jewelry. You can also find great books for children. The upstairs is where they have yoga mats, Moroccan lamps, meditation cushions, Himalayan salt lamps, and a great selection of Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Judaic, Sufi and Taoist books. I used to go to the bodhi tree in Hollywood but after they closed this has been my new favorite go to. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask their knowledgeable and helpful employees they will be more than glad to help you find what you are looking for.

A spiritual super store, yet this warm & cozy speak easy of a book store sits somehow tucked away on Santa Monica Blvd. Their $ 5 used book rack on the sidewalk is worth the trip alone. I recently found a beautiful (almost mint condition) 1947 copy of the Rubaiyat! Anything mystical you can think of… Thunderbolt has. Japa mala, murtis, crystals, incense, essential oils and tonics. The people who work the counter are beautiful souls. Highly recommend this journey.

An amazing shop and everyone is so helpful! Love this place!

I love this bookstore and gift shop in the heart of Santa Monica! You will find amazing gifts, metaphysical books, self development books, audios, etc. If they don’t have a book, the owner will immediately look into ordering it for you. There is a great selection for yogis, mystics, misfits, seekers, scholars and everyday intellects.
I love to support local bookstores, and it’s a great place to purchase memorable gifts for loved ones. This place succeeds in bringing greater joy and spirituality into our daily lives. They have all the Doreen Virtue oracle cards on display, too, for a sweet message!

This is a fabulous bookstore with a wide selection of spiritual, New Age, and esoteric literature. The owner is friendly and will help you find what you’re looking for. If you’re just browsing, something from their comprehensive selection will surely suggest itself! Definitely worth a visit.

Every book I’ve been wanting to get was here! The alchemist, artists way, Celestine prophesy, eat pray love, everything Marianne Williamson. I LOVE this place. And they had a huge sale of $ 5 books. Made my day. And so much good spiritual energy :)

Great little store. Beautiful throughout. Very friendly staff. Nice selection of books. Impressive giant crystal with immensely positive energy. This place is a real gem.

Gr8 book store. welcoming vibe upon entering & exiting (friendly staff). Sound of the wood floors was satisfying. Lighting was slightly dimmed. Their book selection is diverse as you can find anything from vegan recipes, to non-​conventional medications & alternatives, to several religions; antiques too. I found a lot of surprises here as they offer more than just books & healing crystals. So I do highly suggest to stop by this place & explore through everything !

Fantastic store! It’s an awesome adventure! Take some time and really check out this wonderful store it’s truly a gem! From books, crystals, etc. And the staff are very helpful! And they really listen to customers and care about what we think!
With love!
Brittany

Thank you very much for all of your time and help! Loved this little gem store. Nothing but absolute kindness, really appreciate it!

I have not been there physically yet, however I have called a few times with questions I had about specific things and items. Like crystals, prayer beads, incense, and opinions on different body cleanses.
I live in Orange County and there are a few stores around me, none that have impressed me with their inventory, or their customer service. Being New to this I am of course probably going to be asking tedious questions that they have no doubt been asked a million times before. But I however do not enjoy being made to feel like what I am asking is insignificant, or that I am just taking their precious time. I am happy to report that none of the times that I called was I ever made to feel like I was being talked down to, or being rushed off the phone. It’s because of these reasons I am more than happy to fight LA traffic and spread the word for anyone looking for an awesome New Age Store. Look forward to seeing you soon! Happy Shopping!

Fantastic customer service! This bookstore has been around for some time and always has the nicest employees and owner. The books are great, they often have special events, and the raw chocolate they sell is a must to try!

This was a really cool bookstore to browse around. Along with books, they had tons of different crystals, incenses, spiritual totems, and knickknacks. I was particularly intrigued by a bronze statue of Archangel Michael, which sat atop a high shelf. I very much wanted to take him home with me. Maybe next time.
I found that some of their items (jewelry and some of the crystals) were over-​priced. However, my friend surprised me with a lovely Korean Zen bracelet made of Cedar Prayer Beads. It carries a sweet cedar scent, and, per the tag, it was made by workers who are treated and paid well. Maybe this is why they cost a little more? If this is the case, I’d be happy to pay the higher prices to support such a work ethic.
There was an upstairs section as well, but we did not venture to that area on this trip.
I found the employees to be friendly and helpful. My friend inquired about a tapestry, which they did not have in stock, but quickly offered to order it.
I felt very much at peace while in this store. Good energies all around. I look forward to a future visit.

Well I just couldn’t help myself, I practically bought out the store after being led here by a series of coincidences that only convince me this is a very important place. Not sure why yet, but very important…
Ok so that sounds kooky – everyone was very, very nice. The merchandise definitely had a special quality to it. And the dog, Tara, was very sweet despite being highly embarrassed by her recent trim!

This place is super cool. Looking for a zafu? It’s a meditation cushion. Get them here cheaper than Amazon.
Love the woo woo? Crystal heaven, my friend. And they are craaazzyy friendly and will help you with anything your little heart wants to know.
They always have books on sale and if you’re a west sider, well its probably your style of stuff.
What more could I say wonderful about the place? They also hold events on the second floor from time to time. I got a free healing there from a Sukyo Mahikari group.
Namaste.

A lovely bookshop on Santa Monica Boulevard with heavy influences of Buddhism. But various creeds and ideologies can be found and are represented. I love the crystals, beads and stickers. You’ll find Pema Chödrön’s works, icons of Amma, the ‘hugging saint’, Buddha, Catholic saints, Turkish evil eyes, oils, incense, and wooden arts and crafts, meditation pillows, tapestries and all sorts of iconography tucked away in all the corners. Plus, CDs, DVDs, notebooks and stationery.
Staff is pleasant and accommodating, allowing you to freely roam to your hearts content. And they offer a very generous deal of $ 10 off purchases of $ 20 or more, or 20% off anything.
Pro-​tips:
1. Don’t ignore the goodies outside — they are clearance!
2. There is a huge Kabbalah book here, with intriguing illustrations.
3. Find the Amazon Gold!
4. Upstairs are more finds and books, including a nice selection of kid-​friendly items.
Chanting melodies play softly in the background at Thunderbolt, as regulars come in for their favorites or replenish their incense, or come to chat with the house pup — who awaited me at the front door, eager to invite me in. She’s precious.
Go and make magick in your life. Calm down. You are made of stardust. A precious gem of humanity. Treat yourself as such. Everyday. xo

Thunderbolt is a cozy spiritual bookstore on Santa Monica blvd. They usually offer great Unilocal deals, so look and buy if you know you’re gonna spend at least $ 10 there. They have a wide variety of rare and common crystals. Their book selection is small but well curated so you can find books on most subjects common to spiritual bookstores. They also sell tapestries, statues and meditation benches and cushions. Additionally they sell incense, even the high quality resin incense.
The staff is hit or miss. Sometimes they’re super friendly and helpful, other times they seem indifferent or annoyed by browsing.
It never stops me from purchasing and I’ve been very happy with the crystals and books I’ve bought here.
There’s a cute Tibetan store a couple doors down so stop by there for good deals on décor and other eastern religious items.

I can’t express how much gratitude I have for this place and the people who work here. Thunderbolt was INSTRUMENTAL in my transformation during a very integral phase of my spiritual awakening.
I will save the details of my story for the book I am writing however, I must say that this place is magical. It may look a little unassuming when you first walk in, but give it a moment or two and it will really expand itself to you.
Walk through the isles and really absorb the material on the shelves. Open a book or two, pick up a crystal, feel the vibration of the music playing in the background. If you are lucky, Jai Utal will be playing a transcendentally beautiful and modern version of ancient Kirtan that tickles its way through your crown and all the way through your body waking something inside of you that will have YOU leaving a review also.
My only regret is that I waited 7 years to write this review, however, it just speaks to how quickly everything moved for me after my first visit here. Thanks Metatron, Thanks Olga, Thanks Jai, Thanks Drunvalo, Thank YOU John of God, and Thanks Thunderbolt… I couldn’t have done it without you (all)!

Fur reels, though: I’ve popped in here a few times since I discovered Flea is known to be a frequent shopper, and mama like!
Born and raised in Oregon, crunchy is simply a part of me. Yup, I bleed new-​agey green. In fact, I think my old lady was taking me to psychics as soon as I could string a sentence together. Er, wait… maybe it was psychiatrists.
Either way, there is a peaceful selection of great books to be found here, but I especially love all of the trinkets. Best part, though, is one of the employees, Chris. He is so super-​kind and helpful. Purrrrrfect energy for a joint such as this. Seriously.
Crystals and sage and astrology calendars, fuck ya!