Kind of reminds me of the ole Woolworths, but not as diverse…read more More crafts & household odds and ends, than Hobby stuff, but it still useful for some items, like doormats. For some odd reason, they typically have many types of doormats and various other "thing-a-ma-gigs", like analog wall clocks. It is best to go when they have a 50% off sale, and then you can save. They do serve a diverse crowd, and one can see Cal Poly students of all types, including international students. The younger crowd goes mostly for dorm furnishings, while the older locals go for fabric, plastic flowers, and crafts. The service here is really nice at checkouts, but you can feel kind of neglected in store...but not as forgotten as in many Big Box or discount stores. As far as where one wants to shop, it is not like Amazon has moral superiority, over here. At the very least, HL does let you touch the items that one contemplate getting. This is more important when one wants to hang a clock in ones living area for example. Many clocks and other items have deceptively rendered near-fake pictures on Amazon for many items, not to mention fake reviews. It is kind of fun to stop in here for targeted missions that could also include World Market, Nordstroms, and off course Sprouts. If one is on a discount mission, then the nearby Ross's, Five Below, and a short drive to the nearby TJX, Home Goods, Dollar Tree, & Grocery Outlet can take up a whole weekend of time.

unfortunate crew on Saturday night, October 2 The black lady…read moreand the management were very rude I came in with my receipt Truly, it's not my fault that everything is not marked for returns I don't want something. I'm there to return it with my receipt. Please tell me the rudeness will stop for sometime in the future No cheerfulness whatsoever Venting because you don't want to be there during close to closing time is not my problem. They're still on the clock.

I took my little nephew here for his birthday because he loves RC cars. We came in to see if we…read morecould get his current RC cars fixed, and also potentially find him a new one. Zach was the one who helped us, and he was incredible! He was so patient, helpful, and took the time to walk my 10-year-old nephew through all of the different options. He was also very honest and practical with his recommendations, which I really appreciated. It made the experience so much easier and more enjoyable for both of us. They have a good selection of RC cars and there were also quite a few sales going on, which was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a great experience, and Zach's customer service really stood out. Highly recommend!

A lot of the reviews on here say that Mr. Zacster is either nice or rude. Well, he was completely…read moremedium when we went in. Love the boat.

The young man that helped me select the right parts got my traxxas was great . I definitely…read morerecommend this dealer for anyone looking for everything RC.

Huge shoutout to Hobby Headquarters in Atascadero! I was hunting for Pinewood Derby weights and the…read moreteam was incredibly helpful over the phone. They gave me a real-time inventory check and saved me from a redundant trip over the Cuesta Grade--which, as any local knows, is a massive win! It is rare to find a shop that still offers this kind of genuine, personalized service. Instead of a vague 'we might have it,' they actually verified their stock so I knew exactly what to expect. Whether you're aiming for the winner's circle in the Derby or just looking for your next project, these folks are the gold standard. They've earned a loyal customer here--make them your first stop for all things hobby!

The guy who owns this place is super nice! Gave me a great deal on the video game accessories I was…read moreselling.

Very nice little spot, absolutely recommend if you're into old videogames, trinkets, cards, comics,…read moreetc. Not to discredit the good parts, but the vinyl record section is just.. sad. Most of them are incorrectly stored with absolutely no sleeves and with atrocious warps and scratches. Though, they do have old shellac records, which I thought was pretty neat! Also, the videogames are behind the counter for some reason? Can't really see or pick any out. In terms of pricing, the items seem pretty fairly priced, no complaints there. The service is great, the guy at the counter seemed genuinely enthusiastic and happy to help.

What an absolute gem this place is! We randomly came in while visiting from out of town and I'm so…read moreglad we did. The prices are incredibly fair, they've got everything from Pokemon to Magic to Star Wars, and the staff was all SUPER friendly and helpful. Joey, the owner, made me and my kid feel incredibly welcome. They've put a lot of love and thought into their community and it shows. We'll be back ASAP!

While visiting SLO, we managed to walk into this cozy card shop. The owner is super friendly and…read morenice. The prices are fair and he is very knowledgeable about all types of trading card games. We mainly were there to check out the pokemon cards and he has a good variety of bulk that was very organized. In terms of ETBs and other sealed pokemon products, the selection was very minimal, but again, he sells all types of trading card games, which makes the store pretty well rounded!

Beware - this place is a tourist trap! I placed an order through their website and visited the…read morestore on 4/4, only to find out it was a complete scam. The owner actually laughed while telling us he had just warned another customer that the website isn't accurate and that he cancels all online orders. He still has the site up, fully functional, which is incredibly misleading. There are no graded Pokémon cards available--just loose singles. Shelves were filled with opened tins and TCG Live code cards, making it seem like the inventory is being tampered with behind the scenes. It's not hard to password-protect a website if you don't want people placing orders, yet the site remains live, clearly just to lure in unsuspecting customers. We called the store afterward to ask about our refund and were completely ignored--no one answered. Instead of focusing on Google reviews, maybe the owner should focus on updating his inventory and answering the phone. After three days with no communication and no refund confirmation (only a single email stating the order was canceled), I had to call my bank to reverse the charge myself. Total waste of time and very frustrating. If I could give zero stars, I would. Highly unprofessional experience

Stopped by on my way back to LA and happened upon this cool little shop. The owner was so friendly…read moreand made us feel so welcome. He was about to close shop but let us look around and was so nice. Will definitely shop here again!

I met Mike at Moss Landing fair He was great to work with. I told him his prices were too low for…read morethe good work he does. I was surprised to see later that day after I bought from him that he game me a discounted price Very nice of him. I will look him up again. I would give him 5 stars

Seems like things are in flux at Mike's Trains. We made a special trip to Lompoc yesterday,…read moreheading south from San Luis Obispo. We were planning to check out / purchase hopefully several of his handmade birdhouses. We've bought a number of them in the past. That was when he had one room as an annex to a larger gift shop. Now that gift shop is gone (or moved?) and Mike is taking over both rooms. The renovation is still ongoing. When we arrived on a Monday afternoon the shop was closed, and there wasn't a sign in the window indicating the days that they are open. We could glance inside and see the remodeling and remerchandising going on, mainly to the secondary room which used to be their only space. We could see a number of birdhouses through the windows of both rooms. The prices have increased since we were last there two years ago. I can understand this - aftermath of inflation. Had the shop been open, we would have been a quandary on making a purchase. We have kept some of the birdhouses ourselves, gave them as gifts, and resold a couple after adding a few tweaks of our own. The current price point makes it harder to think of the latter purpose. Wishing Mike well in his new, expanded space. There aren't that many train hobby shops any longer, so hopefully he'll flourish.

What a hidden gem! Did not expect much from the looks of the parking lot but once inside, Joseph…read morekeeps a clean and wide selection of Pokémon cards. My family and I had a blast going through the ungraded cards and picked up some booster bundles as well. Everything was more or less market value - as far as small shops go, I've seen crazier pricing. As I see it, prices were reasonable - saves me on shipping and I get to check out the card myself. Cant wait to come back again!

Had an excellent first experience! There's a small parking lot in front of the shop, but the front…read moredoor is pretty tucked away so it's easy to miss if you don't see their sign in the lot or know to look for the store. They have a wide selection of Pokémon and sports card products and singles, both modern and vintage alike. Joseph was super chill and knowledgeable, and his prices are very fair as others have said. Would definitely stop by again and recommend!

On our drive to San Luis Obispo last year, I spotted the word trains on a building while driving on…read morethe highway and we just had to investigate and boy are we glad we found them. With the five-year-old grandson and a husband that is also five years old at heart. They both love trains and now it's a must stop by when in town. The location is nice and right off the freeway , they're sweet. I wish I could remember her name, but she's amazing and very knowledgeable. . The Lady/Owner is very kind and makes us feel like friends.. definitely worth the drive and visit. There just aren't that many good train stores in California anymore. I'm so glad we found this gem. If she doesn't have something, she'll go out of her way to get it for you.. there's a little area for children to play at and she has trains running throughout the store. My grandson loves it..

Choo Choo!! This is the kind of place you can get lost in. Not because it's vast, but because it's…read morepacked from floor to ceiling with things you need if you're serous about model railroads. They can answer any question you have and will take the time to educate you on the things you didn't know about the world or model trains. I loved it! I thought I loved trains until I met these folks. New, used, rare, they've got it all. Get off the internet and go down there to buy what you need in person. It's worth the trip.

Anam-Cre Pottery has been my most visited non-food place in downtown SLO…read more I've done painting pottery here and the workers are so so nice. My partner and i tend to take awhile on painting ours and what they allow is to stay as long as you would like (as long as there is space) or if you still don't finish, you can come back a different day and continue painting! We recently took my partner's family here and everyone enjoyed it. Definitely will be back as they haven't finished theirs!

Came here to celebrate our 9-year anniversary. The teacher was great and the class (8 total) was…read moreall in high spirits. I had never thrown pottery on a wheel before so it was a really fun experience. Can't wait to see the final product in a few weeks.