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Old Capitol Books

Location
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940
Hours

Friday - Sunday, 12pm-6pm

Old Capitol Books is your local, friendly (and kind of hidden) used bookshop. We consider ourselves a general interest bookstore, with everything from cookbooks to Carl Jung, but we are proud to have the largest selection of books in the areas of LGBTQ+, feminism and gender, ethnic studies, and black history.

Our bookstore also has an excellent selection of fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and mysteries, as well as non-fiction like history, current events, biographies, and much more!

We enjoy helping you find just the right book, whether you're looking for a specific title or need a recommendation. Or stop by to browse our shelves for unexpected finds and hidden gems.

Location

Old Capitol Books
482 Alvarado St
Monterey, CA 93940

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Upcoming Events

  • Monterey Bay Poetry Festival 2026

     
    4/24/26
     
     
    Old Capitol Books

    Old Capitol Books presents the 2026 Monterey Poetry Festival April 24-26 - three fantastic days of poetry readings, open mics, and music.

    Tickets are only $10, and events will feature favorites such as Marie Boucher, Daniel Summerhill, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Brian Sheffield, Heather Flescher, and Alie Jones. View the schedule and buy tickets here .