5 of San Diego’s Best Libraries to Visit | San Diego Magazine
Published August 20, 2025
5 of San Diego’s Best Libraries to Explore
In addition to a dizzying number of books and movies, these local institutions are equipped with makers’ studios, galleries, stunning architecture, and more Photo Credit: Earl Joseph Gonzales
By Maya Santiago
From
sun-soaked beaches to towering
stacks of books, San Diego offers no shortage of places to get wonderfully lost. While card catalogs and call numbers may be a thing of the past, the city’s libraries remain true gems—welcoming spaces to escape, explore, and discover something new, all
for free. Here are five of our favorites.
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San Diego Central Library
Iconic for its steel latticework dome and soaring nin-estory reading room, the San Diego Central Library is an architectural feat. Since its relocation to the East Village in 2013, this downtown escape has also become home to the state-of-the-art Judith Harris Art Gallery, which features year-round exhibitions by local artists. Don’t miss the IDEA Lab, full of digital arts resources, vinyl cutters, and tools to digitize old media.
Address: 330 Park Blvd, East Village
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Closed; Monday-Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Encinitas Public Library
With floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Pacific Ocean, the Encinitas Public Library offers quiet study spaces paired with coastal views. Just don’t be surprised if the lure of waves makes focusing a bit challenging. It’s the perfect spot to pretend you’re working while soaking in salty sea air, just a short walk from downtown Encinitas’ lively food and drink scene.
Address: 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas
Hours: Monday & Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday, 12 p.m.–7 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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