The best book, hobby & craft shops in San Marcos

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

1150 S Bristol St A3 (Santa Ana)

Comic store with an assortment of graphic novels, gaming gear and MTG cards.

125 Vallecitos De Oro J

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

900 University Ave E (Riverside)

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

Galleria at Tyler, 3485 Tyler St (Riverside)

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)

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)

TuTuFun San Diego is a DIY arts studio where you can actually make cool stuff, not just pin it. Try rug tufting, decoden art, pouring arts,…

4545 La Jolla Village Dr E2 (San Diego)

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)

Guitars are the focus at this mainstay, offering brand-name instruments, plus lessons & repairs.

3233 Midway Dr (San Diego)

High-end instrument builder with a factory showroom selling electric guitars and basses for custom orders.

2015 Aldergrove Ave (Escondido)

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

MarketCenter, 10775 Westview Pkwy (San Diego)

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

Gateway Center, 820 W Valley Pkwy (Escondido)

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

1730 S Grand Ave (Santa Ana)

Vibrant music store stocking a range of new & used CDs & records in a variety of genres.

827 W Washington St (San Diego)

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).

3994 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Square (San Diego)

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).

12060 Carmel Mountain Rd Carmel Mountain Plaza (San Diego)

Chain retailer with a large array of brand-name electronics, computers, appliances & more.

5151 Mission Center Rd (San Diego)

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

6218 Irvine Blvd Center (Irvine)

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

40 N 4th Ave (Chula Vista)

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

2740 Midway Dr, Sports Arena Blvd (San Diego)

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).

North County Square, 1851 University Dr (Vista)

Secondhand store stocked with beading supplies, gems, beads and sewing equipment.

2888 Adams Ave (San Diego)

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

Genesis Square, 1242 Broadway (Chula Vista)

WildCat Guitars is Escondido’s Six String Jungle with Fender Custom Shop standouts, PRS and Gibson electrics, plus acoustics from Taylor…

2750 Auto Park Way Ste 21 (Escondido)

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

1640 Camino Del Rio N Ste 110 Westfield (San Diego)

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

3560 Riverside Plaza Dr #408 (Riverside)

Guitar and instrument store for acoustic and electric models, plus lessons and repairs.

712 Center Dr