Welcome to East West Bookshop
The largest metaphysical book & gift shop in the US
a center for wisdom, consciousness, and community
HOURS
Mon-Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 11am-9pm
East West is one of the largest independent bookstores of its kind in the world. For more than 50 years, we’ve been a center for conscious living, offering a wide selection of books and products representing spiritual traditions or new insights into mind, body, and spirit from around the world. Stop by to shop, relax, or just renew your spirits.
East West is the spiritual heart of the Silicon Valley. The store is overflowing with books, and also with unique and beautiful gifts that uplift the spirit. Browse one of the largest collection of crystals in the Bay Area, sacred art, jewelry, candles, aromatherapy, singing bowls, statues, natural fabric clothing, delicate teapots and organic teas, incense, greeting cards, and a large selection of blank-paper journals. (and much more...)
“Best Place for Unusual Gifts” nearly every year since 1997 —Mountain View Voice
Receive guidance and healing from gifted intuitive readers, every day of the week — in person or online.
Pedestrian-Only Downtown - Loads Of Restaurants, Sunshine, Coffee Shops
Downtown Mountain View is pedestrian-only, thanks to City Council and huge public support. What a pleasure it is to walk downtown without cars, stopping to enjoy a meal or a coffee outdoors. Come hungry, as there are about a zillion restaurants of every type on Castro Street, and loads of great places for pastries, coffee, and tea.
Downtown Mountain View is pedestrian-only, thanks to the overwhelming public enthusiasm for it. Enjoy people-watching, car-free, and outdoor dining at over 40 restaurants and coffee shops.
gift certificates
Buy gift certificates for loved ones easily online, and we’ll mail them, or hold them at the front desk for your giftee. Order here.
An Easy Way to Support Independent Bookstores
We’re open, and love seeing you in person. But if you like to buy from home, and are tempted to order from Amazon because it’s so easy….there’s an alternative. Buy ANY book, ANY time through our new portal, and 30% comes to East West. Amazing! Consider bookmarking this, and putting it next to your Amazon bookmark. This is an incredible blessing for independent bookstores, and an easy way for you to help keep them alive. Deep thanks!
Ways to help East West (and other local businesses)
It’s been a time to appreciate local community. Most of us are more involved locally than we’ve ever been before.
If you feel inspired to do a little something for East West (or other small local businesses), take a look through this list. Choose something that inspires you, and go for it! We, and all of the charming downtowns in the Bay Area, thank you.
