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I agree with @JoeT , try Guitar Center, or one of the larger stores like I mentioned. They should have a much larger inventory, including some left handed. Unfortunately left handed is more difficult to find in stores.
Everyone’s preferences differ. Guitars come in all shapes and sizes. Try to find one that meets your goals. Is it comfortable, can you circumvent the neck well, can you strum or fingerpick comfortably, does it sound good (some like the brighter playability of say a Taylor versus a more bass sound of a Martin, or a booming voice of a Yamaha. Each instrument and size speaks and plays differently. You’ll want a set up that is easy to play. Which one speaks to your sole.
As for specific guitars, I can only talk from my personal experience and what works for me and a few I own. I can’t speak for other guitars, but maybe others will chime in.
Of the smaller guitars – Parlor or 3/4 size My favorites are the GS Mini Koa, the PRS S20, and I have a 1973 Guild F30 that’s 3/4 size.
Midsize Martiin 000, Orangewood Morgan, a cheaper Takamine (mod l? picked up at auction)
Larger Orangewood Echo 12 string, a cheaper Yamaha (model? Picked up at auction)
I’d have to physically get up and look for models of Yamaha and Takamine, but they’re in the lower end of cost, but they have great playability. One is always kept in alternate tuning, and the other is by my desk or floating around downstairs. I’m a fan of Orangewood (Orangewood.com not sold in stores) They’re very reasonably priced and have great playability and sound good, in my opinion.
Watch some of Tony’s Acoustic TuesdayS where he reviews guitars in different price ranges and sizes.
Good luck