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1201 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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(310) 260-9110
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Santa Monica, CA
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I went there to get a book the day it came out and it wasn't on the shelves. The man in that department searched the computer for it and then took the extra effort to go find it i...

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All reviews seem positive

Very helpful 2/29/2012

I went there to get a book the day it came out and it wasn't on the shelves. The man in that department searched the computer for it and then took the extra effort to go find it in the back because it hadn't been stocked yet. I was thankful he did! Pros: null Cons: null more
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Books are still the best! 7/28/2011

With all of these e-books going around, I still think paper and ink is still the best. Barnes and Noble also has a grea atmosphere. more
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Love this bookstore! 7/3/2011

Amazing bookstore! With all the Borders out of business, this is the best place to come for books in L.A. more
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great book store in santa monica 12/30/2010

their staff is really nice and friendly/they have a huge selection of books and their prices are fair/the only issue is parking/it is hard to find a parking near them! more
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Great time-out in L.A.'s nightlife. 7/13/2005

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. more
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Great children's book section 5/4/2005

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. more
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best barnes and noble around 5/2/2005

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 1/25/2005

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 12/27/2004

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 12/16/2004

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 12/15/2004

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 12/7/2004

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. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 8/19/2004

Nice location, nice atmosphere, and beautiful inside. more
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3 floors of books 5/19/2002

As far as selection, the 3 floors of books available here provide ample range. Author signings are posted in the front and in the free newsletter. This is a large store and is kept clean and inviting. There is a Starbuck's cafe attached to fulfill your caffeine needs. This location is right on the corner of Wilshire and 3rd st., so it's very convenient. Pros: great selection, convenient location more
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  • Founded in 1873, Barnes & Noble is one of the largest booksellers in the United States and a Fortune 500 company. The company maintains more than 800 bookstores in over 50 states. It operates an online channel that offers in-stock selection of in-print book titles. Barnes & Noble serves more than 8 million customers a year. In addition, the company attends over 4,000 customer service requests. It sells nearly 300 million books per year and is known to be one of the largest coffeehouses in the U.S. Barnes & Noble has publishing and distribution rights to more than 10,000 titles. In addition, the company hosts more than 100,000 community events in the U.S. Maintaining a location in Santa Monica, Calif., Barnes & Noble s stores also carry a collection of videos, DVDs, CDs and magazines.

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  • In Short
    Established in 1873 and still thriving, this mainstream bookseller boasts almost 600 locations and does brisk online business as well. Ubiquitous and well organized, Barnes &...

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  • Hours: Sun-Thu 9:00AM-10:00PM; Fri-Sat 9:00AM-11:00PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
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