# Model & hobby shops in California

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/

Coverage concentrates in the metros: San Diego holds 10 listings, San Jose 7, Los Angeles 6 and San Francisco 4, with Westminster and Burbank at 2 each. Before buying, confirm hours and that the exact kit or part is in stock — a web listing is not a shelf count.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Los Angeles](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/los-angeles/)
- [San Francisco](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/san-francisco/)
- [San Jose](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/san-jose/)
- [San Diego](https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/san-diego/)

## Anime Station

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

330 E 2nd St A, Los Angeles, CA 90012

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1822104258178864249) · [Website](http://www.animestation.com) · +12138007000
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.animestation.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1822104258178864249

## Animon Life San Francisco

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1737 Post St #305, San Francisco, CA 94115

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4012705478654276851) · [Website](https://www.animonlifeofficial.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.animonlifeofficial.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4012705478654276851

## Arnie's Model Trains

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

6452 Industry Way Unit A, Westminster, CA 92683

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16384078732841386267) · [Website](http://www.arniesmodeltrains.com) · +17148931015
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.arniesmodeltrains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16384078732841386267

## Aug & Ach

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1590 Berryessa Rd, N 16th St Booth# 327, San Jose, CA 95133

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16040635046469989889)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16040635046469989889

## AZimporter

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

406 Wall St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15529877862672016407) · [Website](http://www.azimporter.com) · +16263783770
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.azimporter.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15529877862672016407

## Brookhurst Hobbies

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

12188 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92840

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7205215108957547483) · [Website](http://www.brookhursthobbies.com) · +17146363580
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.brookhursthobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7205215108957547483

## Burbank's House of Hobbies

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Full-service hobby outlet”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

911 S Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15705278162982166338) · [Website](http://www.houseofhobbies.com) · +18188483674
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.houseofhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15705278162982166338

## California Model & Design

Model shop. A Model shop listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1450 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17371334408090799992) · [Website](http://www.cmdmodels.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.cmdmodels.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17371334408090799992

## Discount Hobby

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

2085 Montiel Rd #105, San Marcos, CA 92069

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6261781793990555227) · [Website](http://discounthobbywarehouse.com) · +17607390672
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://discounthobbywarehouse.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6261781793990555227

## Discount Hobby Warehouse

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Radio control cars & model planes”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

7644 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17499824880310860625) · [Website](http://discounthobbywarehouse.com) · +18585609633
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://discounthobbywarehouse.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17499824880310860625

## Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle (Anime Jungle)

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Eclectic shop for anime figures & goods”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

319 E 2nd St Unit 103, Los Angeles, CA 90012

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8430392801171937648) · [Website](http://animejungle.net) · +12136211661
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://animejungle.net
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8430392801171937648

## Frank the Trainman

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Long-standing hobby shop & train museum”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

4233 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=835643995744992858) · +16192951611
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=835643995744992858

## Gifts Toys Collectibles

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

18b S 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14196365147734600058) · [Website](https://giftstoyscollectibles.weebly.com) · +14088594335
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://giftstoyscollectibles.weebly.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14196365147734600058

## GT'S Hobbies

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

164 E Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4888500319552519140) · [Website](https://gtshobbies.online) · +13238179238
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://gtshobbies.online
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4888500319552519140

## GUNNZO Hobby Station

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

4610 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 3, San Diego, CA 92120

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=530145307917584124) · [Website](http://gunnzo.com) · +16193330101
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://gunnzo.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=530145307917584124

## GUNNZO Japanese Toys and Gifts

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Hobby tools & products”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

3985 Harney St # B, San Diego, CA 92110

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=867872312658362830) · [Website](http://gunnzo.com) · +16195431108
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://gunnzo.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=867872312658362830

## Hobby Shop & Mini-Z Racing Club. RCStreetShop

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

16823 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14000819525951648543) · [Website](http://www.rcstreetshop.com) · +14243042266
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.rcstreetshop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14000819525951648543

## Hobby-YA

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

2561 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10716307754909715970) · [Website](https://hobby-ya.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://hobby-ya.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10716307754909715970

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Supplies & gear for a range of hobbies”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

9747 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4613226426715555602) · [Website](https://www.hobbytownsantee.com) · +16193340030
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.hobbytownsantee.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4613226426715555602

## HobbyTown

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Remote-controlled cars & an indoor track”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

2099 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6624681094626397135) · [Website](https://www.hobbytown.com) · +14082935555
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.norcalhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15167447580819155799

## iFun Japan Center

Hobby store. A Hobby store listed on Google Maps. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1737 Post St #315, San Francisco, CA 94115

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1532721482247293138) · +16267032059
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1532721482247293138

## J D Hobbies

Hobby store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Hobby store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

471 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1886272522888755443) · [Website](https://jdhobbies.yolasite.com) · +13105143702
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://jdhobbies.yolasite.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1886272522888755443

## Jose’s Train shop

Model train store. Listed on Google Maps as a Model train store. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

491 Tres Pinos Rd, Hollister, CA 95023

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10432203997565854195)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10432203997565854195

## Just Trains

Model train store. A Model train store in this directory; its Google listing says “Spacious model train supply shop”. Hobby and model-train shops sell kits, tools, trains, and RC gear — practical gifts for a modeler; gift cards work when you don't know their scale or gauge.

1170 Burnett Ave Ste L, Concord, CA 94520

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11915771136218493033) · [Website](https://just-trains.com) · +19256856566
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://just-trains.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11915771136218493033

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## What does the 55-shop count represent?

It is the number of California shops listed in this directory as of 2026-09-14, nothing more. It is not a ranking, not an endorsement, and not proof that a shop stocks a particular kit. Use the city counts — San Diego 10, San Jose 7 — to decide where to start calling, then verify stock, hours and price with the shop itself.