# Model & hobby shops in California

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/?page=2

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/)

## Kawaii House

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.

4488 Convoy St G, San Diego, CA 92111

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2166059495400876693) · +16197889987
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2166059495400876693

## Marin Hobby & Gift

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Hobby shop specializing in model trains”. 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.

224 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6819002458432796081) · +14154543087
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6819002458432796081

## Marty'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.

270 Conejo Ridge Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2476239452191758851) · [Website](http://www.martyshobbies.com) · +18054973664
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.martyshobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2476239452191758851

## Mecha Faire

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.

22517 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4306594098622298247) · [Website](http://www.wonderfaire.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.wonderfaire.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4306594098622298247

## Milepost 38 Toy Trains

Model train store. Its Google Maps listing places it under 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.

6452 Industry Way, Westminster, CA 92683

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10865117467256606374) · [Website](http://www.milepost38.com) · +17148929471
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.milepost38.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10865117467256606374

## Model Railroad Tips

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.

9494 Carroll Canyon Rd Apt 57, San Diego, CA 92126

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15026738323119814908) · [Website](https://shop.modelrailroadtips.com) · +15208310996
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://shop.modelrailroadtips.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15026738323119814908

## Mystic Snow Trading

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.

1879 Lundy Ave STE 239 Second Floor, San Jose, CA 95131

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7193866326148613960) · +14085962278
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7193866326148613960

## NewBeeDrone

Drone shop. Its Google Maps listing places it under Drone 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.

5360 Eastgate Mall C, San Diego, CA 92121

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18243385547018264193) · [Website](https://newbeedrone.com)
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://newbeedrone.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18243385547018264193

## Pacific Coast 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.

1747 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7414736693817251594) · [Website](http://www.pchobbies.com) · +13105307127
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.pchobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7414736693817251594

## Pegasus 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.

1458 W 7th St, Upland, CA 91786

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17835537171847152465) · [Website](http://www.pegasushobbies.com) · +19099826507
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.pegasushobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17835537171847152465

## Pyrodrone

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.

20610 Plummer St, Chatsworth, CA 91311

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5906083962265010760) · [Website](http://www.pyrodrone.com) · +17472377332
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://pyro-rc.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5246094066329497083

## RailMaster Hobbies

Hobby store. Its Google listing describes it as “Hobby store specializing in model trains”. 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.

9812 Belmont St, Bellflower, CA 90706

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7492293977130878014) · [Website](http://www.railmasterhobbies.com) · +15628675627
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.railmasterhobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7492293977130878014

## RC VISIONS

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.

15071 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6310271164522828035) · [Website](https://rcvisions.com) · +17143723777
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://rcvisions.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6310271164522828035

## Reckless Crew Hobby (Traxxas Exclusive Dealer)

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.

1011 E La Habra Blvd # B, La Habra, CA 90631

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=836622183911362601) · [Website](https://teamrecklesscrew.com) · +17147701548
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://teamrecklesscrew.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=836622183911362601

## Reed's Hobby 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.

8039 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3091100819294028141) · [Website](https://reeds-hobbies.com) · +16194641672
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://reeds-hobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3091100819294028141

## SD RC Raceway

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Indoor track for radio-controlled cars”. 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.

8575 Production Ave, San Diego, CA 92121

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12909227808220488231) · [Website](https://sdrcraceway.com) · +18588310477
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://sdrcraceway.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12909227808220488231

## Sheldons Hobbies

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Remote-control car & model-kit supplier”. 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.

1155 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6382334173411768640) · [Website](https://www.sheldonshobbies.com) · +14089463801
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.sheldonshobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6382334173411768640

## Silicon Valley Lines

Scale model club. A Scale model club 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.

148 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9771499414837400119) · [Website](http://siliconvalleylines.com) · +14088829867
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://siliconvalleylines.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9771499414837400119

## Smith Brothers Hobby Center

Hobby store. Listed on Google Maps as a Hobby store — “Hobby shop with radio-controlled toys”. 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.

8941 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7537496802259885254) · [Website](http://smithbrothershobbycenter.com) · +18188858636
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://smithbrothershobbycenter.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7537496802259885254

## Tatsu Hobby

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.

761 Mabury Rd #80, San Jose, CA 95133

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2226790696369227824) · [Website](http://tatsuhobby.com/webstore/index.php) · +14084410704
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://tatsuhobby.com/webstore/index.php
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2226790696369227824

## The Original Whistle Stop

Model train store. Listed on Google Maps as a Model train store — “Longtime shop for vintage train sets”. 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.

23 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2493313004357121205) · [Website](http://www.thewhistlestop.com) · +16267967791
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thewhistlestop.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2493313004357121205

## The Train Shop

Model train store. A Model train store in this directory; its Google listing says “Resource for model trains & accessories”. 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.

1829 Pruneridge Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17794299367776244582) · +14082961050
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17794299367776244582

## Tony's Hobbies & Toys

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.

925 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12743865516045121185) · [Website](http://www.thobbies.com) · +16263373000
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.thobbies.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12743865516045121185

## Train Shack Inc

Model train store. Its Google listing describes it as “Sets, accessories, tracks & trains”. 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.

1030 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13410571112288269831) · [Website](http://www.trainshack.com) · +18188423330
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.trainshack.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13410571112288269831

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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.