The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lake Forest

Japan-based global retailer offering a wide assortment of titles in Japanese & local languages.

101 San Pedro St (Los Angeles)

Long-standing resource for movie- & theater-related books, film posters, lobby cards & photos.

6644 Hollywood Blvd (Los Angeles)

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

1150 S Bristol St A3 (Santa Ana)

Shop with a museum feel, featuring displays and character-themed rooms for photo ops.

6201 Hollywood Blvd #100 (Los Angeles)

Comics, graphic novels, action figures and pins shop with a friendly staff.

24451 Alicia Pkwy Ste 4 (Mission Viejo)

Retailer stocking textbooks, computers, clothes & supplies for CSU Long Beach students.

6049 E 7th St (Long Beach)

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

Towne Center, 7651 E Carson St (Long Beach)

Cozy bookshop showcasing African-American authors and artists via books and vinyl records, plus events.

3054 S Victoria Ave (Los Angeles)

Bookstore for books on the African diaspora by black authors that also sells culturally diverse gifts.

3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 245 (Los Angeles)

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

900 University Ave E (Riverside)

Bookseller of used and new books in a small space.

2714 E 4th St (Long Beach)

Store offering card games, comic books, and collectibles, plus tournaments.

23854 Via Fabricante Unit B1 (Mission Viejo)

Quaint store offering new & used books plus coffee & food, with an outdoor patio for special events.

1716 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Standard college bookstore featuring new & used textbooks, school supplies, apparel & electronics.

4250 Faculty Ave bldg i (Long Beach)

Unique bookshop offering children's literature in Spanish imported from Latin America & Spain.

4572 1/2 W Adams Blvd (Los Angeles)

Enduring shop specializing in rare & used albums & books, including 1st editions.

5911 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

Simple merchant offering a variety of books & gifts geared toward people in 12-step programs.

4030 E Broadway Ste a (Long Beach)

Location of a campus lifestyle chain, featuring textbooks, USC gear, apparel, computers & gifts.

840 Childs Way (Los Angeles)

Long-running newsstand featuring periodicals, books, cards & gifts, plus coffee.

5931 Franklin Ave (Los Angeles)

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

6326 Pacific Coast Hwy (Long Beach)

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

1061 N Kraemer Pl d (Anaheim)

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

Galleria at Tyler, 3485 Tyler St (Riverside)

Spacious comic book store with a vast selection of tabletop-style games, Warhammer and role-playing games.

23811 Bridger Rd #111

Compact bookstore with a well-curated selection and events like readings.

6040 N Figueroa St (Los Angeles)

Kitchenware, spice and cookbook shop, plus events and a magazine rack.

727 N Broadway #133 (Los Angeles)

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

473 E Alessandro Blvd Ste B (Riverside)

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

3772 Elizabeth St (Riverside)

From accordions and orchestral strings to pro audio, DJ lighting, drums, brass, and all the cables, reeds, and little lifesavers in…

821 S Los Angeles St (Los Angeles)

Since 1928, Candelas Guitars has been handcrafting classical, flamenco, mariachi and bajo sexto instruments that actually make you want to…

2724 E Cesar E Chavez Ave (Los Angeles) · ✓ checked Jul 28

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)

Musical equipment store specializing in turntables, speakers, lights, mixers & other DJing needs.

934 E 11th St (Los Angeles)

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

15315 Culver Dr #150 (Irvine)

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

South La Brea, 1302 S La Brea Ave Ste B (Los Angeles)

Family-run art supply store specializing in fashion supplies, Japanese brushes & handmade papers.

3447 W 8th St (Los Angeles)

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

1730 S Grand Ave (Santa Ana)

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

24451 Alicia Pkwy Ste 9A (Mission Viejo)

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

8136 Mira Mesa Blvd Mira Mesa Mall (San Diego)

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

504 S State College Blvd (Anaheim)

Small store featuring albums and other merchandise, like keychains and pins.

621 S Western Ave #213 (Los Angeles)

Cavernous store with wholesale ribbon, fabric, glue sticks, trimming, rhinestones, glitter & more.

3111 E Anaheim St (Long Beach)

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

189 The Grove Dr (Los Angeles)

Guitar tech offering lessons and repairs of all kinds, plus vintage models.

2575 N San Fernando Rd (Los Angeles)

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

8181 Mira Mesa Blvd (San Diego)

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

11260 W Olympic Blvd One (Los Angeles)

Resale shop featuring a range of vintage musical instruments & records, plus repairs & lessons.

3131 N Main St (Los Angeles)

Musical instrument store showcasing brands such as Fender, Gibson, Cordoba and Fender, offering used equipment.

23811 El Toro Rd A

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).

Center, 7340 Carson Blvd (Long Beach)

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).

3923 S Bristol St, Sunflower Ave (Santa Ana)

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

3560 Riverside Plaza Dr #408 (Riverside)

Airy book & record store offering new & used items in a multilevel space adorned with local art.

453 S Spring St Ground Floor (Los Angeles)

Store offering computers, music equipment, and pro audio and video supplies.

2640 Griffith Park Blvd (Los Angeles)

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

26752 Portola Pkwy Foothill Ranch Towne Center (Foothill Ranch)

Long-running retailer for guitars and other musical instruments with repair services.

7425 Sunset Blvd (Los Angeles)

Full-service music store that sells & rents instruments, plus offers lessons & repairs.

11742 W Pico Blvd (Los Angeles)