# Model & hobby shops in San Diego, California

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Ten model and hobby shops appear on this San Diego list, among them Frank the Trainman and GUNNZO Hobby Station. Inventory and hours shift, so a quick call ahead is worth it before you build a gift around a specific kit.

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


## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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

## 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