Avalon Books

Such a great book store. Very welcoming with a welcoming owner! Such a rich selection of books. It is a small place so don’t expect a giant building.

Definately the most interesting stores in castro valley. I wandered into the store on a whim, and could not believe I had lived in CV all my life, and had only just found this gem.
This isn’t just a bookstore, but it is a metaphysical, spiritual (a bit paganistic) shop. loved the atmosphere and the cool buddha statues and other items on sale.
This place is a great place to start if you want to start meditating. I bought some sage, a new candle, and patchouli incense sticks. They are all fabulous, and very relaxing.
I think the store is very charming. I like the clutter, the strange books on wiccanism, and the way they don’t have cash registers and have to write out their receits.
I will definately be frequenting this place.
edit: The owner of this place does acupressure. I wonder what his rates are?

One of Castro Valley’s coolest places. Excellent selection of books, especially health, alternative healing, modality, energy, and metaphysical, but also other books including fiction, non-​fiction, histories, bios, etc. Nice cards, gifts and just a great place to hang out and find some new treasures.
In addition to selling books, Wilson, the owner, also has an acupressure practice, and is quite talented. This is especially nice for those who need help, but may not yet feel comfortable going to see an acupuncturist. Wilson is a great diagnostician as well, and knowledgeable about a lot of healing ideas.