The best book, hobby & craft shops in San Luis Obispo

7 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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Music Motive

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If you’ve been meaning to dust off that guitar or your kid won’t stop drumming on the kitchen table, Music Motive has friendly, certified…

3440 S Higuera St #130

“If you’ve been meaning to dust off that guitar or your kid won’t stop drumming on the kitchen table, Music Motive has friendly, certified instructors and modern studios around SLO County for private lessons in guitar, drums, piano, and vocals, plus performance opportunities like Rock Band Camp and Bucket Busters.”

From the San Luis Obispo newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Cheap Thrills

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Record store selling used and new vinyl, CD and DVD discs as well as stereo gear and speakers.

563 Higuera St

“Record store selling used and new vinyl, CD and DVD discs as well as stereo gear and speakers.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Madonna Plaza, 273 Madonna Rd

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

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Picking Daisies

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small, modern boutique selling locally made cotton napkins, fabrics for sewing and apparel making, and embroidery kits.

570 Higuera St #120

“Small, modern boutique selling locally made cotton napkins, fabrics for sewing and apparel making, and embroidery kits.”

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CUT AND RUN FABRICS

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Casual shop carrying a variety of quilting, garment, and home decor fabrics, plus patterns.

2300 Broad St

“Casual shop carrying a variety of quilting, garment, and home decor fabrics, plus patterns.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

313 Madonna Rd Ste C

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

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Art Central

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Spacious art supply store also featuring an art gallery and a workshop space.

1329 Monterey St

“Spacious art supply store also featuring an art gallery and a workshop space.”

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