Circus of Books

Circus of Books Circus of Books, 8861 Santa Monica Blvd WEHO West & 8230 Santa Monica Blvd WEHO East

Circus of Books (est. 1960)
WEHO Gay Adult Boutique, Bookstore & Art Gallery
+ Owned & Operated
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Book Circus opened in 1960 and with the very cruisy Vaseline Alley behind the store quickly became the epicenter of the gay community at that time. In 1980 and through the AIDS crises it became the iconic Circus of Books, WeHo's version of Stonewall. In 2020 it has been reimagined and

reopened with the addition of Circus of Books West. Both Stores also feature The Gallery @ Circus, an upscale gallery representing LGBTQ artists.

Opening night of L.A. is Gay: Iconic Spaces for Us
by  🌈We’re happy to share that this stunnning exhibition has been ext...
02/26/2026

Opening night of
L.A. is Gay: Iconic Spaces for Us
by 🌈

We’re happy to share that this stunnning exhibition has been extended through March 31st.
Stop by Circus of Books and experience this beautiful tribute to q***r L.A for yourself.

We love you. Stay Safe.Circus East will be closing at 6pm today in solidarity with the national shutdown.
01/30/2026

We love you. Stay Safe.
Circus East will be closing at 6pm today in solidarity with the national shutdown.

Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving and got properly stuffed… now it’s time to get a little naughty. 😈✨ 20% OFF STORE...
11/28/2025

Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving and got properly stuffed… now it’s time to get a little naughty. 😈

✨ 20% OFF STOREWIDE (excludes l***s & enhancements) ALL DAY TODAY ✨

Come snag some early Christmas treats… for yourself or someone on the nice-ish list…
See you at Circus. 🎄💋

Had the irresistible  stop by Circus of Books on his LA trip for a fun little photoshoot. He’s rocking the new  jocks & ...
10/07/2025

Had the irresistible stop by Circus of Books on his LA trip for a fun little photoshoot. He’s rocking the new jocks & hat, fresh off delivery….and trust us, they’re just as s*xy in person… and so is he. 🥵
Want to turn heads too? Come snag yours here at Circus Of Books today.

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The crown jewel of Circus of Books has finally found its forever hol—uh, I mean home.This beauty has been a shining beac...
09/15/2025

The crown jewel of Circus of Books has finally found its forever hol—uh, I mean home.

This beauty has been a shining beacon for all of West Hollywood over the past few years. We’re a little sad to see it go, but so happy it’s found a new place to call home.

It’s survived a robbery attempt, countless wild nights, and thousands of tipsy selfies. We will miss you, old friend. Farewell and thank you for all the memories. 💕

P.S. If you’ve captured any moments with this legendary stunner, please share them with us!
Tag us so we can repost and relive the good times.

It’s been a hot summer 🥵
09/05/2025

It’s been a hot summer 🥵

🚨SUMMER SALE ALERT🚨
08/25/2025

🚨SUMMER SALE ALERT🚨

LGBTQ+ OWNED & OPERATED 🌈Shoutout to one of our circus superstars  — if you’ve got a question… he’s got the answer 🎪
08/22/2025

LGBTQ+ OWNED & OPERATED 🌈

Shoutout to one of our circus superstars — if you’ve got a question… he’s got the answer 🎪

08/04/2025
Ever seen a rave in a s*x shop? You have now.On June 14th, for the first time in Circus of Books history, we turned our ...
07/31/2025

Ever seen a rave in a s*x shop? You have now.
On June 14th, for the first time in Circus of Books history, we turned our legendary West Hollywood storefront into a full-blown nightclub for RAVE FOR THE DOLLS — a night of dancing, serving c*nt, and pure q***r joy.

We threw this party in honor of Trans Pride, to celebrate the community and raise real support for those we love dearly — because joy is resistance, and right now, trans people are under attack across the country. From hateful legislation to healthcare rollbacks, so much is being done to harm our trans siblings. This was our way of fighting back: with music, movement, community, and raising money.

Thanks to our friends at the , the bar was flowing all night, and every dollar raised went straight to the Care Fund, which provides financial assistance for gender-affirming care for trans adults.

Our walls have seen a lot over the decades — p**n, protest, chaos, love (just about every kind of crazy you can imagine) — but never anything quite like this. This was a first. And we’ll never forget it.

Huge love to the DJs, the performers, the staff, and every stunning soul who came to party and stand in fierce support of the trans community. You made history with us.

We’ll never get over it.
Never underestimate the power of community — when we stand together, we’re stronger.
Much love,
CIRCUS OF BOOKS

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GAYROTICA opening night on 35mm.Photographer Ashton Jay’s erotic and uncensored collection is now on view at Circus of B...
07/25/2025

GAYROTICA opening night on 35mm.

Photographer Ashton Jay’s erotic and uncensored collection is now on view at Circus of Books through September 1st.

Come see it—in all its raw glory.

Address

Los Angeles, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

Telephone

+13233379555

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