If you’ve ever been to Powell’s City of Books in Portland, you know that it’s a blast to spend a day browsing through a huge store full of used books. While we definitely love getting lost in Powell’s for an afternoon, it’s not the only big bookstore in the Beaver State. Check out this enormous bookstore on the Oregon coast.
You’ll find Gold Beach Books at 29707 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach, OR 97444. It’s the largest bookstore on the Oregon coast, and if you love books, you’re going to love this place.
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This enormous shop has more than 75,000 new and used books. Pack a lunch - you’re going to be here for awhile.
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You’ll definitely find some hidden gems tucked away on the shelves. The hardest thing about visiting Gold Beach Books is narrowing down your favorites to just a few.
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If you collect old books, you’ll want to spend some time in the rare book room.
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This shop has an excellent collection of rare and unique vintage books.
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From John Steinbeck to Zane Grey, the rare book room has first editions, signed copies, and other rare volumes.
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There’s also a huge selection of new books as well.
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You’ll find everything from mystery novels to cookbooks here.
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If you need help finding a specific book, or would just like a recommendation or two, the folks here are helpful and friendly. They love books as much as you!
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Take a break and enjoy some coffee and a freshly-baked scone or muffin.
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Don’t forget to say hello to Elvis!
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Allow yourself at least an hour to peruse this huge store. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m..
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For a video tour of the shop, check out this video on YouTube, posted by Xplore Film:
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Have you visited Gold Beach Books? For more information, visit the bookstore’s website, and follow it on Facebook for the latest events.
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Address: 29707 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach, OR 97444
