Who we are

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!

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
  • < strong>Travel accessories: Packing aids, locks, pillows etc.
  • Espresso bar and cafĂ©.
  • WIFI and a pleasant relatively calm place to hang and chat.
  • Don't forget the BREWERY!

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Ancient Rock Art Stories

Harland Soper      Saturday Oct 12, 2024

Ancient Rock Art Stories: Tales written in a symbolic language about families, cultures, the Universe and Nature. With our collective imaginations in hand, we'll journey together through the canyons and high desert landscapes of New Mexico to learn about the ancient cultures of our ancestors who left their stories behind in their rock art.

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839 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-992-0418

Language Classes


We offer Spanish and Italian conversational language classes in the store.
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Current Hours:     Monday - Saturday  9-6      Sunday 12 - 4            Slide Shows typically Saturdays at 5pm