Malibu Village Books
23359 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Crema's Take
“This hidden gem tucked away in Malibu Village is a cozy independent bookshop where the staff genuinely knows their stuff and takes real time to help you find your next great read. The warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for settling in with a coffee and a book for hours, whether you're a local looking for a community touchstone or a visitor seeking an authentic alternative to chain bookstores. It's the kind of place where personal recommendations from passionate booksellers actually matter more than the size of the inventory.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Lovely cozy little local bookshop. Not a Barnes & Noble but a small welcoming bookshop with staff ready to help.
Lovely little shop but more importantly fantastic service! Sunny (Sonny?) really knows his stuff and just generally made picking a book super easy (despite my vague and broad parameters). He basically found me the book I didn’t even know I wanted to read! Plus he’s just a chill…
Popped into this store whilst on holiday in Malibu, the lovely sales assistant recommended a book based on previous reads - I’m a few chapters in and loving it! What a wonderful store, glad to have visited. Thank you!
Had just recently moved to California and was looking for a book store to have a sense of familiarity. This was my first stop and I couldn't be more happy with my experience. With my budget I usually get books used, but I made an exception this time. Had fantastic conversations…
A lovely little bookshop tucked behind the Wells Fargo in the far corner. I would have never seen it or even known there was a bookstore at all had it not been for a chalkboard sign in a busier part of the parking lot.
Crema Reviews
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