Pick a Page Turner at Bart's Books

Bart's Books is an Ojai institution, having opened in 1964. This well-loved gem, hidden away on an Ojai street corner, is the world's largest outdoor bookstore, brimming with more than 130,000 new and used books in a variety of genres ranging from travel and art to health and happiness.

Bookworms will have a great time here. Looking for a good used cookbook? If you come here, you'll find a plethora of delectable new recipes. Do you want to curl up with a good book? Choose your next page-turner. And if you're looking for a rare specimen, the helpful staff can help you find it. You can browse for hours through the labyrinthine shelves, which spill out onto the street, and the sunny courtyard encourages you to sit in the sunshine and linger awhile. Even when the store is closed, you can pluck a book from the outdoor shelves and post your money in the box.