Angel City Books & Records
Angel City Books & Records offers a wide selection of new and used books and vinyl records.
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Services Angel City Books & Records offers
Angel City Books & Records provides a variety of services centered around books and music.
- Buying and selling used books and records
- Trading books and records
- Specializing in classic rock and jazz vinyl
- Collection of classic literature and philosophy books
- Limited selection of CDs
- No textbooks or DVDs purchased
- Selective buying of art, photography, and architecture books
- In-store purchases only; no online sales
Angel City Books & Records business numbers & email addresses
Not available.
Location & directions
Visit us at our cozy location in Santa Monica, where you can browse our collection in person. Easily accessible, you'll find us on Pier Avenue.
218 Pier Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Service hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
Angel City Books & Records overview
Angel City Books & Records, established in 1998, is Santa Monica's last independent book and record store. We offer a curated selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, and a wide range of classic books. Our store invites book and music enthusiasts to explore our unique collection and trade their own. We focus on classic rock, jazz, and literature, encouraging customers to discuss their interests with us.
Send letters & parcels
To send letters or parcels to Angel City Books, please address them directly to our physical location. Ensure all items are clearly labeled with our store address. We appreciate your interest and contributions, and we strive to respond to all mail in a timely manner. Your support means a lot to us.
Send a resume or CV
If you are interested in joining the Angel City Books team, please mail your resume or CV to our store's address. We look forward to discovering new talents. Make sure to include any relevant experience and skills you believe will contribute to our mission. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
Business highlights
- Independent book and record store since 1998
- Specializes in classic rock and jazz records
- Extensive collection of classic and modern literature
Accepted payment methods
Customer experiences
Great place for used records and books. I only wish it were larger, and near more restaurants open for lunch. It's a small, quiet place, so probably more of place that you'd go alone. I met someone for a date here, and a whispered conversation still felt like yelling. So, while I won't do that ever again, I'll definitely drop by if I'm in the area.
One of my favorite used books and records stores. I’ve been going here for years! I could be here for hours going through the books and the records. Rocco, the owner, knows his store from front to back and has an exceptional collection of first editions. This store is tucked away off the busy streets and is a gem in the neighborhood.
Really nice local.bookstore and record label. Many albums from the 60s and 70s from popular names in rock, including some rare originals. Book collection is also very interesting and well curated. Not your average bookstore, this one you'll definitely find more of the literature classics rather than the latest releases. Definitely worth a visit for it's unique collection and ambience.
I've been coming here for about 16 years, it's like a secret jewel, on the casp between Venice & Santa Monica - tons of treasures, great selection of books, both fiction & non fiction. Delicious collection of vinyl records and CDs, and gorgeous abstract artwork, by the owner, who is a local artist: Rocco Ingala. My personal fave is 'The Flesh Madonna', seen here above a book by Brâncuşi (OMG!!!!) I have my eye on.... Very clean, very well displayed, it's a place where a book & music lover can spend hrs of staycation time!!! I LOVE it, it's always an exciting treasure hunt & eye candy!!!
FAQs about Angel City Books & Records
What are the store’s opening hours?
We are open 6 days a week from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm, and closed on Tuesdays.
Are online purchases available?
No, we currently do not offer online sales. All items are available for purchase in-store only.
What types of items do you buy?
We buy classic rock and jazz vinyl records, classic literature, poetry, and philosophy books.
Can I trade my books or records?
Yes, we are open to trading. Please contact us first to discuss what you have.
Do you buy textbooks or DVDs?
No, we do not purchase textbooks or DVDs.
