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Upstart Crow

835 W. Harbor Drive at Kettner Boulevard, Seaport Village, San Diego, CA
1-619-232-4855
Seaport Village
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Ranked #6 of 31 shopping in San Diego
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: An amusing little bookstore filled with eclectic and charming curios, books, stationery, toys and San Diego-related literature.
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Newark, Delaware
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Eclectic and Fun”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This was a nice find in the Seaport Village area of San Diego. They have a great bookstore shop with tons of fun books and other oddities. The coffee smelled fantastic though we had to pass. Definitely a fun place to visit if you are in the area. More

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“I wish I could of stayed longer”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011

I was so disappointed that I didn’t get a chance to fully explore this bookstore located in Seaport Village. Not only does it have tons of books but they have a nice café and book themed items for purchase. If I’m ever back in San Diego I’ll go back to the Upstart Crow. More

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New York
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“I wish I'd had more time to spend there.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2011

My friends and I love a good bookstore, so when we saw the Upstart Crow we figured it was worth a look. The store is as cool and interesting as the name implies. It was full of not only great books, but lots of fun literature related novelty items. Plus, they serve coffee, hot chocolate, and assorted treats. I could... More

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Scottsdale, AZ
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“Great bookstore at Seaport Village”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2010

We love to stop in the Upstart Crow Bookstore in Seaport Village. They have a great selection of books, calendars and cards and serve great coffee drinks and some sweet treats. We always find something to buy when we browse the store. More

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