The best book, hobby & craft shops in St. Petersburg

“Laid-back store with shelves of used books, CDs and DVDs plus live music and friendly staff.”

“Give your Palm Harbor living room a soundtrack this week. Whether you’re eyeing a Steinway & Sons, the Boston or Essex lines, a Roland, or a pre-owned gem, Steinway Piano Gallery helps you find the right touch and tone... plus tuning, moving, restoration, rentals, and Spirio performances when you just want to listen.”

From the Tarpon Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Whether you’re dusting off a trumpet, hunting a rental for the next school concert, or finally booking those guitar lessons you’ve been talking about since Gasparilla, Paragon Rentals and Music Lessons has you covered with band rentals, lessons, repairs, and an online shop that keeps the music rolling.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Whether you're chasing a 50s Gibson growl, a clean Martin ring, or a custom-color Fender with stories baked in, Redwoods Vintage Guitars keeps fresh, collector and player grade finds rotating weekly in Pasadena. They buy, sell, trade, and help match you to the one.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Need a crate-digging fix that hits all the right notes? The Clearwater Record Shop has over 500,000 vinyl records plus CDs, cassettes, and tees, so whether you’re chasing first-press gems or a guilty-pleasure throwback, you’ll leave with tunes that make your week noticeably better.”

From the Clearwater newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Secondhand shop offering art and craft materials including paint, paper, and yarn.”

“Friendly staff specializing in guitars, basses and amplifiers, plus pedals.”

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

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

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

“Music-store, part of a chain, selling guitars, drums and keyboards plus gear, plus repair services, lessons and friendly staff.”

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

“Popular independent shop featuring an extensive array of notable vinyl records, plus tees & totes.”

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

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

“Piano shop featuring new and pre-owned upright, baby grand, digital and disc-based player pianos.”

“Charming shop providing the needs of students and professionals with violins, violas, cellos, and basses.”

“Music shop offering new, used, and vintage instruments, lessons, and repairs.”

“Chain music store featuring guitars, keyboards, DJ equipment, and other instruments, plus repairs.”

“Company selling paint-by-number kits featuring everything from scenes to pets. Framed prints are also available.”

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