Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Marker Barnes & Noble Booksellers

(310) 260-9110

1201 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Great time-out in L.A.'s nightlife.  5 Star Rating - World class

By Charlene C. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 1,820

Located on 3rd Street Promenade, a major outdoor shopping mall stretching for a good few blocks, this Barnes is situated near a Borders but offers more in terms of inside appearance and selection. Bookshelves do not seem as cramped, even though noise levels are slightly louder than those at other Barnes locations due to the vivid nightlife atmosphere of 3rd Street. Highly recommended for a moment of respite from all the shopping on 3rd Street, especially if you seek a quiet place that does not feel all that claustrophobic.

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Great children's book section  5 Star Rating - World class

By Stan G. | insider Insider | Rank: 13,178

This Barnes and Noble has a fantastic children's book section. My kids can sit there for an hour and explore new books. They also have a great selection of mark-down books, so you can save a lot of money. The staff is very accommodating and will take the time to walk you to a section to find the exact book you are looking for.

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best barnes and noble around  5 Star Rating - World class

By Anthony A. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 6,439

The Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Santa Monica (look in the 3rd Street Promenade) is by far the most attractive book store I've been to. It just screams classy. If you're in the mood to browse and look for books in a place that makes you feel as if you were in a movie looking for books, try this place out. The service is decent. The best part is getting lost and finding your way out from inbetween the bookshelves. The magazine section is not as big as others. But everything else is comparable.

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4 Star Rating - Very good

By eteresa l. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,712

Once again this is rated extremely high because of it's really cool location on the Santa Monica Promenade. I really like book stores but this one is fun because it has a little cafe inside and you can even sit outside after you've purchased a book. It's big and organized and relaxing all at the same time. I like their selection of books, magazines and gifts. Very nice place to stop by.

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5 Star Rating - World class

By Anonymous Opens in New Window

Great location in the middle of the bustling promednade area in Santa Monica. A place where one could look for their favorite book and find a quiet place amongst the book stacks to browse through it or a place to sit down and have coffe with friends. They also have a variety of music that you could listen to before buying. Great place to take your date to find out their book interests or if they even can read.

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5 Star Rating - World class

By terri l. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,199

I love going into Barnes and Noble. I love the couches and chairs they have. The minute you walk in you seem to relax instantly. Talk about an enormous selection of books, magazines,gift items and even food.

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5 Star Rating - World class

By ray l. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,283

Great store with a perfect location. I've come here several times when visiting my daughter. She likes to walk around the Promenade while I stay in this store for at least an hour. Though this particular store is slightly smaller than the usual B & N, I still enjoy the books and the relaxing atmosphere. I always leave with something and I'll keep coming back.

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5 Star Rating - World class

By Ericka P. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,105

I rate this particular Barnes & Noble so high because of the great location. It is just as good as any other B & N, but with a better setting. Like all the others, you can almost always find what you're looking for and this store also has a great travel section. These stores are always fun to stop in for a browse thru a book or two.

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5 Star Rating - World class

By I. B. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,316

Nice location, nice atmosphere, and beautiful inside.

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