You can spend hours and hours in this place and not even buy one thing. It is 2 story of incredible books. I bet you can find anything you want. Prices are reasonable. The also have record albums — vinyls — LPS. Upstairs is like a maze of books and more books. It is definitely an experience. there is no restrooms — just saying.
Patrick L.
Place rating: 5 San Ramon, CA
The Alcatraz bookstore is excellent. It’s well-stocked with cool and unique souvenirs, gift items, books, videos, clothing and posters. Highly recommend. 4.99 stars
Carl B.
Place rating: 4 Long Beach, CA
The bookstore was great. On the day we visited, one of the last living ex-cons from Alcatraz, Robert Luke(inmate #1118AZ) was there signing his book, Entombed in Alcatraz. It was an awesome experience — not sure if he is always there. The bookstore has everything from postcards to t-shirts to replica items the inmates were allowed to have. I think we spent an hour or more just in the bookstore. Of course it is a bit touristy, but I could not find a lot of what they had in the city. Staff was friendly, and prices were ok.