# Books by the Bay > Small, cozy bookstore with a wide selection of fiction and a dedicated kids corner featuring coloring activities. Atmosphere feels relaxed and comfy, enhanced by book-themed merchandise like earrings and candles. Multiple book clubs cater to different genres, creating a community-focused vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BooksByTheBay - Address: 315 W Main St, La Porte, Texas, United States - Phone: +12814025115 - Website: https://booksbythebaytx.square.site/ ## What people say - "This bookstore has a great selection of books and cute merchandise." - "I found the Local Spot's book selection to be great." - "The owner and staff are so sweet and friendly." ## Good to know - They host two monthly book clubs: one for general fiction and one for mystery thrillers. - Parking on the street is very easy. - They organize special events like book decorating and painting on canvas. - Following their Instagram page is recommended for updates on events. - There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.