The Best Hobby Shop in Bay Area

California Art Supply Co.

Fine arts and crafts supplies, journals, papers, gifts and more. Conveniently located in San Mateo, you'll find a smaller store packed with creative goodness, and great service. Owned and operated by longtime FLAX manager, Ron Ansley. more

Carmel Doll Shop

Founded in 1989 by Michael Canadas and David Robinson, this delightful shop has become well known for its antique dolls, dollhouses and doll clothing, as well as videos, assorted gift items and even chocolates - all displayed in a beautiful, imaginat... more

Dr. Comics Mr. Games

Comics, board games and more... Since 1988 we've been serving the North Oakland community weekly doses of comic books and board games. Stop by to enjoy our amazing selection of comics and graphic novels from every genre imaginable, staff tested and a... more

Flax

Welcome to FLAX art & design. Our store in the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is a hit! We are excited to be a part of the FMC community with Off the Grid, Greens, The Interval, Sunday Farmer's Market and so much more. The Flax family has en... more

Flax Art and Design - Oakland

We've brought all the creative goodness from our long-time Market Street store across the bay into this dramatic, light-filled space. Free parking too! ----- Welcome to FLAX art & design. The Flax family has enjoyed serving the creative communi... more

Games of Berkeley

For over 3 decades, Games of Berkeley has provided the greater Bay Area with games, toys, activities, novelties, and a lot in between. Thanks to our long history and deep stock, we may have the largest game selection on the West Coast, and can help y... more

Gamescape

Board games, computer games, almost any game you want is here. Gamescape is a very well organized gaming store where you'll find any kind game. more

Heroes

This shop is wall-to-wall comic books. Fans can easily spend a full day reading through the collections and can often find a good deal on rare collectible comics. If you're not into the comic book scene, the shop has other hidden treasures as well: T... more

Imagiknit

Imagiknit is the new kid on the block having opened just over a year ago, but their expertise goes well beyond that, just ask co-owner Allison Isaacs whose been knitting since she was knee-high. Nestled between the Castro and the Mission, Imagiknit's... more

It's Your Move Games

Established in June of 2003, we are your Friendly, Local Gamestore with space to play! We are a local games store. We also host many gaming events and are available for birthday parties. Currently we host various role playing games both for childr... more

Neptune Aquatics, Inc.

Your One Stop Shop for Saltwater Corals, Saltwater Fish, Freshwater Plants, Freshwater Fish, and Related Dry goods. Stop by to check us out! more

Peninsula Sports Cards

Open since 1981, Peninsula Sports Cards is one of the oldest card stores in the Bay Area. We carry a wide selection of sports cards and memorabilia to meet the collecting needs of all collectors from beginning to the advanced. more

Revere Glass

Revere Glass is a lampworking center in the heart of the Bay Area. We strive to provide state of the art equipment for student use. This includes Glass Torch Technologies, Delta Elites, and a new ventilation system. Each Station has a generous 6 f... more

South Bay Sports Cards

In the parlance of sports-card collecting, a pull is a valuable card one finds in any given pack. South Bay Sports Cards is so confident about its cards that it keeps a Hot Pull list documenting cards its customers have picked up. They have autograph... more

Space Cat

SpaceCat is a family owned, local store striving to provide our community with the best and latest comics, vintage video games, and collectable cards. more

Stevens Creek Sports Cards

Stevens Creek Sports Cards is located just two blocks south of Winchester Boulevard. Like our other stores, we carry a wide selection of unopened packs and boxes of Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Hockey cards plus a complete line of hobby suppli... more

Super7

Founded in 2001 as a magazine about the obsessive-compulsive nature of collecting Japanese toys, Super7 now has a second San Francisco location... full of toys, books, magazines, t-shirts, and more. Super7 is the place for fans and collectors to fin... more

University Art - Redwood City

University Art carries any and all craft supplies an artist could possibly need. This family-owned business will help you pick out the right brushes or charcoal for your next masterpiece. Custom framing is also available. With afternoon art classes,... more

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