Books · Ballard
Secret Garden Books
on Ballard, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Independent bookstore on NW Market St with books and gifts for all ages and a strong children's section; it runs a monthly book club, school visits and author events.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–7pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–7pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–7pm
- Thursday
- 10am–7pm
- Friday
- 10am–7pm
- Saturday
- 10am–6pm
- Sunday
- 10am–5pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking surrounds Ballard Ave NW, and the meters are free on Sundays. ADA customer parking for the Sunday market is on NW Vernon Pl between Shilshole Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW.
- Ballard shops
- Most shops open 10–11am and close 6–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours; several boutiques close Mondays.
Like Secret Garden Books? try these
Every books shop in SEA →Shops a few minutes away
All of Ballard →- Annie's Art & FrameGifts · 2212 NW Market St1 min walk
- Sonic Boom RecordsRecords & music · 2209 NW Market St1 min walk
- Market Street ShoesFashion · 2232 NW Market St #1011 min walk
- Summit & Terrace Artisanal FragranceBeauty · 5402 22nd Ave NW1 min walk
- BeginJewelry · 5349 Ballard Ave NW3 min walk
- Horseshoe BoutiqueBoutiques · 5344 Ballard Ave NW4 min walk
Before you go
What are Secret Garden Books's hours?
Secret Garden Books is usually open Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Secret Garden Books?
Secret Garden Books is at 2214 NW Market St in Ballard, Seattle. It's near Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks) (15 min walk).
Is Secret Garden Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Secret Garden Books?
The closest option for Ballard is Metered street parking surrounds Ballard Ave NW, and the meters are free on Sundays. ADA customer parking for the Sunday market is on NW Vernon Pl between Shilshole Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Link.
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