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Barnes & Noble

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Long Beach


Address

Towne Center, 7651 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808, United States

Website

stores.barnesandnoble.com

Contact

+1 562-938-8330

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (2.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Eve R. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a friendly and cozy store. I can't say its ever crowded or disorganized, they are great with returns as long as your book is visibly unread, undamaged, and you have a receipt. They even have a Starbucks inside. However, the Starbucks inside cannot take any gift cards, coupons, scan the app or pay through the app. Only cash or card. As of May 2021 you can now dine in the cafe again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 9 months ago on Google
    The staff here are lovely. They go out of your way to accommodate you and search for your book. I saw a lady helping an elderly woman search for a chronological Bible. So sweet. They got a Starbucks in here and it’s delicious! The drinks and pastries are great! Very pretty store. It’s one story but wow! So many books!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth C. 2 years ago on Google
    I LOVE BARNES & NOBLES MY FAVORITE BOOK STORE WITH A CAFE INSIDE, TO ORDER COFFEE COOKIES AND OTHER YUMMY FAVIRITES. I LOVE THE PUZZLE BOOKS. I RECOMMEND THIS STORE HAS SO MANY INTERSTING BOOKS FOR ADULT YOUNG OR OLDER AND KIDDY BOOKS.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Felix M. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved coming here and checking out the blu rays, but the store is going through some changes and it seems that the movie section has shrunk. Boo. Still, I'm gonna support it, cause it's a bookstore and they have a decent selection of those.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Car Show Gal S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and clean! Very organized. I could definitely just live here and smell the new pages of the books all day long! I forget I'm in a public store. The workers were all kind and asked if I needed help, wonder if they thought I was werid 🤣 But definitely will be back! The cashier was very helpful. One of our discounted books didn't go through and she fixed it with no problem. Great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DC 2. 1 year ago on Google
    So clean and much better than going to a library me. Lights in there are bright and really showcase why Barnes & Noble is still around. Just need to make more time to spend more time in their.. so many wonders to read about.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark 1 year ago on Google
    I am very happy to see all the books in one big place. It has all the collection and I couldn't see more collections for technology to improve. But I am wondering about the social and story category books list.. really you will likes who are books lovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marnie M. 1 year ago on Google
    i always enjoy my time at this b&n location! today was especially good. isabelle k was my cashier today and was very polite and genuine! it’s very evident that her and the rest of the employees are very smart and hard workers.

  • 2/5 Sgt. B. 1 year ago on Google
    I went there on Sunday to enjoy some book reading & since it was crowded, no places to sit I decided to sit on the floor in a corner to start reading. About 5 minutes into my reading I was approached by an employee telling me that no floor seating is allowed. So I got up & walked around to see if I can find a spot to sit. As I’m walking around I see lots of other people sitting on the floor & other employees walked by and didn’t seem to mind. I felt like I was treated unfairly by the employee.

  • 5/5 Richard S. 1 year ago on Google
    The store was well organized and kept considering there were alot of people in store due to a special. The staff were very helpful and processed customers in a timely manner with little wait time. There's also a well sized Starbucks.

  • 5/5 Jose chelis F. 5 months ago on Google
    Shannon went above and beyond to help me and my sister she was amazing she didn't not give up and helped to the very and was able to find it at another location and even called for us to verify and have them hold the copy for us. This is top-notch customer service, I recommend going here and I will be coming back THANK YOU SHANNON!

  • 5/5 David C. 4 months ago on Google
    Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I called in advance to assure they had the booking wanted, they did and took my information to hold it even though I was already on my way. They want my business. It is a rare feeling when you sense a business has policies to assure your business returns. Clean store with a nice selection.

  • 5/5 Jon L. 11 months ago on Google
    So glad there are still some places to get an actual physical book. Great atmosphere. HUGE selection of DnD stuff, too bad it's all cover price. Guess that is the price for actually being able to look through the pages and check out which of the many many books they had, as well as other dice and accessories for play. Target and other places barely keep two or three books on hand. Loved all the board games too. Classic games to new mysteries, wildly fun!

  • 1/5 P. 3 months ago on Google New
    I went to this location yesterday and I was treated like a shoplifter by multiple employees. I had them following me around and at one point a short fat employee pushed by me while looking in my purse, very deliberately. I ended up putting back half the books I planned on purchasing because I didn't want to give this location anymore money than I already was. I got the few books I had originally came in for but decided not to spend the extra on the fun books I found all because your employees decided to treat me poorly. I don't know if it was my appearance I was dressed comfortably, I don't know if it was because I was carrying a purse, like many other guests were, I'm not entirely sure why I was treated so badly but it was the most embarrassing experience I've had in a very long time. I went with my brother l, we were celebrating and the fun I should have been having was taken from me because of your horrible employees.

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 5 months ago on Google
    How great of experience I had today with my daughters ❤️. The setting and option of books is amazing. I wish they would have reading tables but it's still a great place to practice reading before purchase thanks.

  • 1/5 Valeria L. 4 months ago on Google
    Me and my two of my friends of color went into this Barnes and Noble to work on our school project. There was little to no seating, and when we sat on the floor we were told in a span of five seconds to get up because they did not want us on the floor. The outlets were limited, and the seats were constantly taken. We had also spent a lot of time looking at the CD and album selection, and because of this there was a worker starting to follow us around. We were pretty sure she thought we trying to take something, and she was pretending to shuffle things around right next to us. We had gotten told off twice for trying to read and do our work in peace because we were blocking sections that nobody was in.

  • 1/5 KL D. 6 months ago on Google
    I came to the store and made a new friend today. Later my friend was told off by the staff. They thought she was soliciting me, but we were just having friendly conversations 😅 Seriously? The staff here can be nosy and controlling. What a world that we live in: I can't even have a normal conversation with a stranger anymore

  • 5/5 Camisha L. 1 year ago on Google
    I was looking for a particular book. They were very helpful in explaining where to look. Even then I still couldn't find it do the gentleman was kind enough to look for me and of course he found it....the very last one! Its clean and they're friendly

  • 5/5 donna T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean very very friendly people that work there we were treated with lots of respect and we were treated well they did not disrespect anyone or anybody around them everybody had a smile on their face nice greetings and kid friendly and very respectful place I'd advise anybody to go there and they have a lot of books and then a lot of games and a lot of things for kids to do even have kids section that reminds me when I was in elementary school in kindergarten first grade that kind of little place you know it's this little corner over there for just for the kids so I think it's cool you know what the parents are shopping the kids can be over there you know kind of like a little daycare center give or take but yeah I recommend anybody go there to that one or to the one up on beach up there by Huntington Beach area there's another one that little shopping center there too right past the 405 freeway okay I'll give you five stars way way up good job keep up the good work

  • 5/5 MANKING K. 1 year ago on Google
    The many times I been here looking for music albums, books. Toys, arts and crafts. This Barnes and noble store always seems to have great knowledgeable staff. Always looks ready to assist whatever question I have or things I can't figure out where to start. They are always well mannered and helpful to answered all my question and suggestions. Thank you Barnes and noble for giving me always helpful & welcoming visit!!

  • 5/5 TDS G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful customer service. I haven't been to a book store for years. But I want to go back Daily now. I got a wedding gift, housewarming and baby shower gifts. It's a one stop shop.

  • 4/5 T D. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent enough B&N. Cafe is large but with few tables. If you want a seat you are going to have to come early. I do miss the old seating in B&N because the existing chairs are solid wood and unforgiving on my back. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and helped me find the obscure book I was looking for.

  • 5/5 Ray Z. 2 years ago on Google
    A little expensive, considering we can get new & exciting, interesting books on the internet & as a member of all the book clubs that are out their. I do like going to retail outlets. Barnes & Nobel is a good environment. Plenty of parking & centrally located off the 605 & Carson Blvd .

  • 5/5 Jessica C. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff is very helpful and patient when my mother wanted specific books. This establishment are able to ship and send books to state penitentiaries in-store. I will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Alyssa R. 2 years ago on Google
    This Barnes & Noble is my favorite in the area. The floor plan is very open and they have a good stock. I do wish that there was a way for shoppers to search for book locations on their own, but otherwise great place to browse books.

  • 5/5 Nena S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place ❤ employees are always providing great costumer service and the best part is that you can enjoy a cup of your favorite Starbucks coffee ☕ 😀

  • 5/5 Rose G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection and variety. Starbucks inside is an are bonus. Was not crowded. Had toys, puzzles, stuffed animals, a children's section and adults section. I thought it was cool they divided it that way. Check out was fast and easy. Everyone that worked there was friendly and nice.

  • 3/5 Javier B. 2 years ago on Google
    Still annoyed at a particular Barnes and Noble exclusive product I purchased, but this store is always welcoming and the staff have always been very nice. I love to come here even if it's just to browse. The prices are a bit high, and you can definitely find it cheaper online, but it's always fun to browse in person. It's just a different kind of feeling and experience than shopping online. Pretty good selection of books, graphic novels, magazines, board games etc. Coffee is pretty good too. Fairly clean restrooms in my experience as well. Has a fairly large kids section as well.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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