# Walden Pond Books > Long aisles with tall shelves and creaky vintage floors create an authentic, cozy atmosphere. Narrow shelves and a quiet, conversational vibe invite exploration among new, used, and rare books, comics, and records. An upstairs rare book section overlooks the store, adding a unique literary experience that blends intention with discovery. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/WaldenPondBooks - Address: 3316 Grand Ave, Oakland, California, United States - Phone: +15108324438 - Website: https://www.waldenpondbooks.com/ ## What it is good for - Bookstore — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 8/10 - Reading Spot — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "It's a bookstore meant to be explored, full of unexpected treasures." - "The staff here are so friendly and helpful with recommendations." - "It's such a cozy reading spot with vintage floors that creak." ## Good to know - Walden Pond Books has a great selection of new and used books. - The store includes a rare book room for collectors and enthusiasts. - Expect to find a diverse range of local authors and topics. - Gift cards, stationery, and puzzles are available for purchase. - Online ordering is available as an alternative to in-store shopping. ## 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.