The best book, hobby & craft shops in Pensacola

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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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Leitz Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Leitz Music is where Pensacola players go when they need a guitar that actually feels right, an amp with some growl, or a pedal to spark…

1921 Creighton Rd · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Leitz Music is where Pensacola players go when they need a guitar that actually feels right, an amp with some growl, or a pedal to spark new ideas... plus solid repairs, music lessons, and Gibson Made 2 Measure orders to turn that dream instrument into reality.”

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Expansive retailer of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, basses and DJ gear.

6927 N 9th Ave

“Expansive retailer of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, basses and DJ gear.”

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Easy Going Records + Hifi

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether your shelves want Pink Floyd, Fall Out Boy, or a Japanese reissue, Easy Going Records + Hifi keeps fresh vinyl coming, plus legit…

11 Palafox Pl Unit C-11E

“Whether your shelves want Pink Floyd, Fall Out Boy, or a Japanese reissue, Easy Going Records + Hifi keeps fresh vinyl coming, plus legit gear like the AT-LP60XBT and their own EGR-TD001 BT cassette player. Pensacola ears deserve better, start spinning something new this week.”

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Blues Angel Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From new, used, and vintage finds to lessons, rentals, and repairs from piccolos to pianos, Blues Angel Music is Pensacola’s only full-line…

657 N Pace Blvd · ✓ checked Aug 7

“From new, used, and vintage finds to lessons, rentals, and repairs from piccolos to pianos, Blues Angel Music is Pensacola’s only full-line music store. Swing by this week to upgrade your rig, get that horn back in shape, or finally book lessons so your neighbors forgive you.”

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 11, 2026

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Schmidt's Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Run by musicians since 1982, Schmidt's Music is the Gulf Coast’s band and orchestra go-to with certified techs who revive dented bells and…

105 N Palafox St

“Run by musicians since 1982, Schmidt's Music is the Gulf Coast’s band and orchestra go-to with certified techs who revive dented bells and sticky pads, rentals that actually work, and sheet music from method books to those elusive festival picks.”

From the Pensacola newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6235 N Davis Hwy

“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).

4721 Bayou Blvd Cordova Collection Shopping Center

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

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