The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rohnert Park

“Real Guitars, San Francisco's oldest guitar shop, keeps a killer rotation of used and vintage guitars, amps, and pedals, plus on-site repair for setups, refrets, and pickups. When your Hayward rig needs mojo, check their inventory and pounce before the good stuff vanishes.”

From the Hayward newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Since 1922, Union Music Company has stocked an extensive lineup of new and used band and orchestra instruments for beginners and pros, plus a deep sheet music selection and private lesson studios with independent teachers.”

From the San Mateo newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles / Artsake dishes out a whimsical stash of playthings plus family friendly events like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon play, and a Kids Art Club. Swing by when your routine needs sparkle, then let their rewards program quietly pay you back for being fun.”

From the Richmond newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Veteran store (1974) for guitar aficionados, offering acoustic guitars & their kin, music & strings.”

“Chain selling guitars and other musical instruments. Customers can try out the gear.”

“Analog electronic-music shop selling modular synths, drum machines, effects pedals and sequencers.”

“One-stop music shop since 1948 for record needles & sheet music to instrument rentals & lessons.”

“Whether you paint, sketch, draft, or build tiny foam cities for fun, Arch Art Supplies has the good stuff: watercolor and oil paints, sketchbooks and papers, pens and inks, brushes, boards and foamcore, modelmaking materials, screen printing gear, and more. Swing by and let a new tool spark a new idea.”

From the San Francisco newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Classic music shop stocking audio gear for the computer-based home & project studio, plus classes.”

“From a herd of faux fur and shiny vinyls to canvases, paints, glues, and kids art staples, Mendel's is the Haight favorite for turning wild ideas into real projects. Drop in when you need costume bits, yarn, or that one tube of gouache you didn't need…until now.”

From the San Francisco newsletter, August 15, 2026

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

“From electric and acoustic guitars to pedals, amps, drums, keys, and studio essentials, Loud and Clear Music is the local spot for fresh finds and killer pre-owned gear. Need a setup or fix, too?”

From the Petaluma newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Long-running store offering a wide selection of fine art materials, stationery, and gifts.”

“Chasing that perfect chime or nylon warmth, Steve's Guitars of San Francisco buys, sells, and trades fine instruments from electrics and vintage acoustics to mandolins, banjos, ukuleles and lutes. With over 30 years in SF, they also offer lessons and bookable classical or jazz for your next backyard hang this week.”

From the San Rafael newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Trade doomscrolling for hands-on fun this week at Art and Craft Workshops.”

From the San Mateo newsletter, August 13, 2026

“Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.”