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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A NATURALIST’S INDIA

Brian Long       Saturday July 20 at 5

In the winter of 2023-24 I spent four months in India searching for wildlife. My main objective was to explore the Western Ghats, the mountain range that runs along the Southwest coast of the Subcontinent, where many endemic species are found. I spent much of my time in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra, with additional time spent in the Thar desert in Rajasthan and in the inland state of Madya Pradesh. I also spent a fair amount of time on the coasts, the Arabian sea on the west coast, and the Bay of Bengal on the east coast. I photographed a wide variety of wildlife including reptiles and amphibians, birds, mammals along with fish and other aquatic animals.

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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