# Model & hobby shops in California

https://gifts-for-grandpa.com/local/california/?page=3

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/)

## Trains Models Hobbies Arts & Crafts

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.

2020 Milvia St Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94704

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1902690716557968902) · +15108450410
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1902690716557968902

## Turn Zero Games

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.

3959 Wilshire Blvd ste a-9, Los Angeles, CA 90010

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4268057390230856140) · [Website](https://www.turnzerogames.com) · +12133843466
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.turnzerogames.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4268057390230856140

## Vertex RC USA

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.

5595 Magnatron Blvd T, San Diego, CA 92111

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12071688835371894670) · [Website](http://www.vertexrc-usa.com) · +18583846007
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.vertexrc-usa.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12071688835371894670

## VG Racing

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.

810 E Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1450393579124063433) · [Website](http://www.vgracing.com) · +13238469700
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.vgracing.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1450393579124063433

## Warhammer

Hobby store. A Hobby store in this directory; its Google listing says “Fantasy board games & miniatures”. 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.

9995 Carmel Mountain Rd B-5, San Diego, CA 92129

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=590194254768618760) · [Website](https://www.warhammer.com) · +18584843074
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.warhammer.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=590194254768618760

## Warhammer Store and Cafe Los Angeles

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.

418 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=856023670744627718) · [Website](https://www.warhammer.com) · +16262758748
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.warhammer.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=856023670744627718

## Ying Hobbies & Toys

Model shop. Listed on Google Maps as a Model shop — “Store for toy models & action figures”. 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.

63 Wentworth Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9830791852889939840) · +14159866787
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9830791852889939840

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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.