Downtown Book & Sound

The gentleman running this store is very friendly and plays the guitar beautifully. A nice place to relax and look for older books.

I’m a son of Salinas, born and raised 18 years! Have moved away, but I love coming to this store every time I visit, and I just heard the most amazing story from a Czech friend who also visited. He was passing thru and wanted to see Steinbeck center as a big fan, but it was closed. So, he wandered to the book store and the staff were kind enough to give him a tour of the downtown including passing by the Steinbeck house! My friend was so excited to hear that I was from Salinas because of this store. What a small business with a heart. ♥️

What a lovely book store! Organized so well. I was so happy to stumble across this gem in newly revived Old Town Salinas. I will definitely be back. So fun to browse, and it was nice to get a tour of the lay of the land. Loved it! Very helpful staff...and the atmosphere was just lovely. I miss book stores like this one!

Stopped by on a roadtrip home and got a book for my boyfriend here, I’ll reply with his review when he finishes the book. The owners were helpful, friendly, and happy to answer my questions. They handed out some flower bombs to plant some native plants back home as well! Very cute place, didn’t expect to see Jesus Christ Superstar on vinyl lol

Wherever in the world I find myself if I see a bookstore I will stop and check it out. When I stumbled upon Downtown Book & Sound a few years ago I quickly fell in love. It's a winner based on it being a great space, friendly but respectful staff and a wonderful selection of new and used books. That is why my family and I keep coming back. Check them out.