Historic Bookstore Itinerary for Orange County and San Diego

• 10:00am: Start the day browsing the selection at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena.
• 12:00pm: Lunch and coffee break at The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles, a unique spot where you can find books, records, and art installations all in one place.
• 2:00pm: Visit the cozy and charming Bart's Books in Ojai, where the shelves are outdoors and filled with interesting finds.
• 4:00pm: Head over to San Diego and check out the rare books and editioned prints at D.G. Wills Books.
• 6:00pm: Enjoy dinner at The Smoking Goat, a French bistro in San Diego that offers delicious food and a cozy atmosphere.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Vroman's Bookstore - 2 hours, Free
• The Last Bookstore - 2 hours, $25 for lunch and drinks
• Bart's Books - 2 hours, Free
• D.G. Wills Books - 2 hours, Free
• The Smoking Goat - 2 hours, $60 for dinner and drinks
• Total Estimated Cost: $85

Transportation:

It is recommended to rent a car for this trip as the locations are spread out across multiple cities. The estimated travel time between each bookstore is about 1-2 hours. The cost of renting a car can range from $50-100 per day.

Links:

• Vroman's Bookstore
• The Last Bookstore
• Bart's Books
• D.G. Wills Books
• The Smoking Goat

Tips:

If you would like to explore the locations at a more leisurely pace, consider extending the trip by another day. You could also skip one of the locations to make the itinerary more manageable for a one-day trip.