Who we are
Since 1998
An Independent, locally owned, general and travel specialty bookstore and brewery in Santa Fe, New Mexico located due east of the plaza in the oldest part of Santa Fe.
We are a prime resource for local recreational information for exploring the nearby national forests, wilderness areas and parks. We custom print full scale USGS Maps for the entire USA.
Under single ownership since creation in 1998 by Greg Ohlsen and Ellen Stelling founders of Garcia Street Books in 1990!
Under single ownership since creation in 1998 by Greg Ohlsen and Ellen Stelling founders of Garcia Street Books in 1990!
Events most Saturdays
- Books: New release fiction and nonfiction!
- Luggage: Briggs and Riley, Eagle Creek, Thule
- Guides and Maps Local and international
- Scottevest travel vests
- Travel accessories: Packing aids, locks, pillows etc.
- Espresso bar and café.
- WIFI and a pleasant relatively calm place to hang and chat.
- Don't forget the BREWERY!
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The Road: An American Love Story
with Sarah May and Andrew Singer
Saturday October 25, 2025 at 5pm
Life has a lot of speed bumps, and many of us have hit a proverbial detour or two, leading us to the tarmac and the 'for spacious skies' of the American West. From remote public lands to overcrowded national parks, from solo self-reflection to a culture consumed with selfies—the road still calls us, teaches us, and ultimately changes us. Join van-lifers and authors Andrew Singer and Sarah May for a journey across the American West, and a dynamic discussion of the road's place in love, healing, and exploration. Married and full-time nomads, Andrew is the author of the travel memoir Now Is the Time: A Van Life Road Trip, and Sarah is the author of She Journeys: A Memoir of Heartbreak and Homecoming. Both books are available to purchase at Travel Bug, and available at the event. Tour Andrew and Sarah's self-built campervan from 4:00-4:45pm. Presentation at 5:00pm, followed by Q and A
Language Classes
Wine and Beer!
We offer Spanish and Italian and French conversational language classes in the store.
Language class schedule