The Pilgrims Way
Community Bookstore
&
The Secret Garden

Owned and operated by the husband and wife team of
Paul Fridlund and Cynthia Fernandes.

Known for taking chances and exploring areas of alternative thinking, you can rely on us for those items not normally found in other book stores.

The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore, established in 1969, has been independently owned and is one of the oldest bookstores on the central coast of California. Carmel's last bookstore.

Co-owner Paul Fridlund writes the book column for the local paper
The Carmel Voice.
Check out the current issue.

The Haven Magazine has published an article about us!
Click here to see it.

 

Carmel's Community Bookstore, The Pilgrims Way & The Secret Garden is located on the Monterey Peninsula. We carry an extensive line of bestselling books in various thoughtful categories including novels, self-help, sustainability, nature, all religions, metaphysical, history, biographies, local interest and more.
Here you will also find greeting cards, garden items, plants, statues, fountains and gifts. We also carry music CDs for relaxation, meditation, yoga, tai chi and just for listening.
It is our commitment to preserve a sense of community, so you will find a vast array of arts & crafts by local artists. We are a little sanctuary in the middle of Carmel. We are located on Dolores Street between 5th & 6th, in Carmel.

For your gift shopping we also offer:

  • Gift Certificates
  • Layaway Plans (20% down)
  • FREE! Gift Wrap