The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hemet

18 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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 18 places · showing the latest additions first

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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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.”

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Irvine Art & Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument shop featuring guitars, keyboards, drums and clarinets.

15315 Culver Dr #150 (Irvine)

“Musical instrument shop featuring guitars, keyboards, drums and clarinets.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

MarketCenter, 10775 Westview Pkwy (San Diego)

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

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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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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

8136 Mira Mesa Blvd Mira Mesa Mall (San Diego)

“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.

504 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)

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

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

8181 Mira Mesa Blvd (San Diego)

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

2200 W Florida Ave Ste 600

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

12060 Carmel Mountain Rd Carmel Mountain Plaza (San Diego)

“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).

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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