The best book, hobby & craft shops in Beaumont

15 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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LibroMobile Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small, indie bookstore offering new and pre-owned tomes from local authors, plus community events.

1150 S Bristol St A3 (Santa Ana)

“Small, indie bookstore offering new and pre-owned tomes from local authors, plus community events.”

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University of California Riverside Official Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Spacious campus staple carrying textbooks & school supplies, school-spirit apparel & gifts.

900 University Ave E (Riverside)

“Spacious campus staple carrying textbooks & school supplies, school-spirit apparel & gifts.”

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Timeless Pages Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used bookstore with over 25,000 titles in many genres, including some from the 1800s.

12126 California St Ste A (Yucaipa)

“Used bookstore with over 25,000 titles in many genres, including some from the 1800s.”

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Pop Comics Anaheim

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Clean store featuring a wide selection of books, toys and collectibles, and pleasant staff.

1061 N Kraemer Pl d (Anaheim)

“Clean store featuring a wide selection of books, toys and collectibles, and pleasant staff.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Galleria at Tyler, 3485 Tyler St (Riverside)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Cellar Door Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small, cozy bookstore, with an inclusive feel, offering popular titles plus book clubs.

473 E Alessandro Blvd Ste B (Riverside)

“Small, cozy bookstore, with an inclusive feel, offering popular titles plus book clubs.”

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Renaissance Book Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy store featuring a wide selection of books, music, and movies, plus a helpful owner.

3772 Elizabeth St (Riverside)

“Cozy store featuring a wide selection of books, music, and movies, plus a helpful owner.”

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Urge Palette Art Supplies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Urge Palette Art Supplies is a neighborhood art shop run by artists, stocking MTN spray paint, Krink markers, Gamblin oils, and Trekell…

3635 9th St (Riverside)

“Urge Palette Art Supplies is a neighborhood art shop run by artists, stocking MTN spray paint, Krink markers, Gamblin oils, and Trekell brushes, plus an in-house gallery and hands-on workshops. If your creative itch needs scratching, this is worth the quick Riverside run from Rancho.”

From the Fontana newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Irvine Art & Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're eyeing an 8-string guitar, a clarinet whisper, or a synth that inspires late-night noodling, Irvine Art & Music Center…

15315 Culver Dr #150 (Irvine)

“Whether you're eyeing an 8-string guitar, a clarinet whisper, or a synth that inspires late-night noodling, Irvine Art & Music Center stocks legit gear across guitars, keyboards, woodwinds, drums, and pro audio, plus lessons, rentals, and repairs so your sound actually happens this week.”

From the Corona newsletter, August 10, 2026

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HeliArc Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store specializing in handcrafted, one-of-a-kind electric guitars made from aluminum.

1730 S Grand Ave (Santa Ana)

“Store specializing in handcrafted, one-of-a-kind electric guitars made from aluminum.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

504 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Music Maker

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music Maker is an authorized Yamaha Music School offering online, group, and private lessons with caring, trained teachers, so if you’re…

5701 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd J (Anaheim)

“Music Maker is an authorized Yamaha Music School offering online, group, and private lessons with caring, trained teachers, so if you’re ready to start this week, they’ve got you.”

From the Eastvale newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

6218 Irvine Blvd Center (Irvine)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

3923 S Bristol St, Sunflower Ave (Santa Ana)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

3560 Riverside Plaza Dr #408 (Riverside)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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