Ventura Hobbies

My first visit. I learned about Kelly Paper by word of mouth. The young woman that waited on me was…read morewearing a mask and kept her distance while helping me with my purchase. Thank you! Because of Covid I could not wander around the store (looking forward to that day) and she brought a few options to inside the front of the store. She checked and made sure the greeting card sleeves were big enough. The store looks well stocked with choices and is neat and organized. I'll be back.

A great place to get stationary and paper in all forms! I do a lot of direct mailings at my job and…read moreso being able to shop at Kelly paper for the highest quality paper products, locally, is a huge lifesaver! Way better than amazon because when buying paper, you need to see it in person. Thanks Kelly Paper! Ps. Their employees are some of the friendliest in town!

Many rows of options!

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Hobby Lobby

3.5(71 reviews)

2.6 mi

Hobby Lobby has everything from toys to holiday decorations to crafting supplies, frames,…read moreknickknacks, and more. I enjoy going here to look at the clearance section and also find myself oftentimes looking for a solid frame for a picture I need to frame for my household or am gifting. At regular prices, the frames are not worth it, but if they go on sale, it's a good deal. They have some high-quality products here, but the prices are pretty high. If you're patient enough, you might be able to wait until something goes on sale and get something for a good deal. The aisles are always clean, and someone is readily available to find if I need help. Parking is located in the Walmart supercenter location near Sam's club.

A nice store but not real organized. I found it difficult to fine certain items and when I asked…read morefor help I was sent in a couple different directions. It seems several items are in several differ places. It was very busy because of the holidays so maybe when it's not so busy it will be easier to maneuver. I found the items I needed, and paid a fair price .

So many different colors & sizes of ribbon

Fall signage 8/8/23

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Michaels

3.1(121 reviews)

Increasingly, this store feels like a messy zoo. I recently picked up a bargain paint-by-number kit…read moreand it was complete chaos and customer service was subpar. I understand holidays add extra stress to store vibes, as my first retail job was working at Walmart on Black Friday (with the flu!)... but my goodness, after my last experience I'm done with Michael's. The least these big retailers could do is clean up their floor and display areas, don't you think? A long time ago, I heard a rumor that big business has been trying to shift consumers to strictly online purchases (deterring customers from enjoying an in-store experience).... they seem to be doing a good job with that, so maybe this was not just a rumor? Hmmm, time will tell. From my POV, greed has gotten the best of these big companies, on many levels, and despite flashy commercials and celebrity endorsements, they aren't going to do so well in 2026. We shall see...

Michaels has become my wife's new go to place for arts and crafts supplies since the closure of…read moreJoAnns which was much closer to our home. It is very busy during the holidays and the staff seemed to be a bit stressed but they were very helpful. We found what we were looking for and paid a fair price.

Michael's is ready for fall

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Fall in July

Big Boi’s Card Shop

3.8(17 reviews)

i love coming to this card shop for so may reasons- on top of having a great selection of cards,…read morethe owner is such a friendly and helpful guy! they have several binders, a wall of more expensive cards, and great bulk. such a great time coming here and always fun chatting :) 10/10 experience

First of all, don't come here alone if you're female. I came here with a friend and luckily he was…read morewith me because the dude "gator" was looking at me weird while I was searching through the big binders they have and while I was walking around. Then when I wanted to buy some cards the guy working called the owner for a price and it seemed like the owner was watching our interaction through the cameras the whole time? Weird. Go to places like StormxTCG in Camarillo and Card House in Ventura instead

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Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle

2.9(11 reviews)

3.4 mi

The service was very rude. Was shopping for a friend and the employee looked at me like I was some…read morescum. Would not recommend for service, but the products are worth the visit.

I try to stop by here whenever I'm not in a rush during my trips to Target. We used to have a place…read morelike this a LONG time ago on the second floor of the Pacific View Mall when I was in middle school. They have a lot of fun merchandise. I got some buildable Pokémon figures the last time I was there. Super cute. Please support smaller businesses like this, so we aren't left with only copy and paste corporate stores in Ventura! Suggestion for the store: I'd love to see Code Geass, Attack on Titan, and Final Fantasy figures added, pretty please.

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Moonlight Feather

1.9(9 reviews)

What is going on with this business?! I shipped back my return which they acknowledged that they…read morereceived back in June and still haven't seen my refund. The rep told me it's best to email Joey the owner as she's the only one who can process the refund. Have not heard back from her after 4 emails and 3 months later. I want to be supportive of small businesses but this is absolutely a wrong way to operate one.

I absolutely HATE my purchase!! The feathers are extremely thin and scrawny. Definitely not worth…read morethe money that I paid for a bulk order. I would return but 50% of your money is withheld for returning. So I'm considering just taking the loss. In order to use the feathers for what I need them for I'll have to glue 3 together in order to get some type of fullness. Look at the photos I included to see how bad they look.

Order online only

To order: Go to website

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To order: Go to website

Lakeshore Learning Store

4.6(25 reviews)

2.4 mi

Jocelyn was very helpful with letting us know About their…read moresale and showed us many different items. I was excited to look and purchase stuff for my classroom. She informed us of all the deals and it was a great price! She was also our amazing cashier

Lakeshore is my go to place to buy education supplies.Not only can you buy supplies for your…read moreclassroom you can get amazing birthday and Christmas gift there. I love Lakeshore Learning Store!

6/14/23

There are so many sales!

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6/19/25

Sue's Hallmark Shop

3.5(39 reviews)

2.2 mi

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw there was an open Hallmark. I had to go in because of the…read morenostalgia of visiting Hallmark stores in the mall when I was a teen and young adult. I thought all Hallmarks had closed and so I haven't been to one in 20+ years. The store was large and they sold more items than I remembered. They had a clothing boutique section immediately on the right when you enter. They still have gifts broken up in sections like gifts for "him", "her", "baby" and kids. The back wall had Christmas decor marked at 75% off and my visit was the last week of February. They had a religious section, figurines, Easter decor and gifts and home decor that was beach themed. The sales clerks were friendly and greeted me when I entered and another one greeted me as I walked around. The store is clean, organized and was pretty big inside. I didn't buy anything but it's nice to know that if I am having a hard time to buy a gift for someone, I can come here and find something for everyone.

A rack clearly stated 75% this rack only Christmas clothing. Checking out and the discount didn't…read moreapply apparently the red jacket I was purchasing can now be considered Valentine's Day apparel. I do not think that was fair. They didn't honor clearly what the sign said. FYI I would have purchased that jacket at full price the money is not the point, but the principal of this situation.

Clothing

Coastal decor

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Yay. 8/12/23

Walmart

2.5(150 reviews)

1.2 mi

Walmart has affordable household & grocery items. They actually carry things that I frequently use,…read moreso no wonder I find myself going to different Walmart stores. This specific Walmart isn't a Walmart Super Center. But, does offer limited groceries, a Pharmacy, clothing, a seasonal section, household items & small appliances. I also have the Walmart+ App. As it helps me send out stuff to my family when they need certain items. Walmart+ definitely came in clutch, several times especially when my son was sick & lives hours away in San Diego. It's great & gives me peace of mind to be able to have groceries & such sent to him for me :)

I usually like Walmart for affordable prices and lots of choices. But I recently went to get photo…read moreprints and it was a disappointment. They couldn't print the matte prints because their machine was down. I signed up for text notifications and didn't get any. Later to find emails saying it was cancelled. Poor timing for holiday season. And on top of this, there was no associate in sight while I waited at the counter. I understand she was busy helping another customer but might want to check the line as it was growing. Or maybe need a back up there.

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superbuzzy

4.9(61 reviews)

4.9 mi

I just visited the shop for the second time today and cannot rave about them enough. The photos…read moreonline don't even begin to capture the scope of their selection. They utilize the space well and provide quality options. The staff is equally as impressive. I appreciate how they welcome me into the shop, but also give me space to browse. When I do need assistance they are knowledgeable and happy to help. Thank you for welcoming me into the Superbuzzy family!

Superbuzzy is the quilt store of my dreams. With fabric from modern and everything in between…read more Great selection, from Charlie Harper, Tula Pink, Ruby Red Society, this quilt shop had a wonderful selection. I am here visiting friends, and so glad we stopped by.