I was very surprised and sad to see the store closure when I came by today. Truly the unfortunate…read moreend of an era. This was my favorite artist supply shop in San Diego. They consistently had great materials, beautiful sheets of paper, and amazing staff. Friendly service, clean and well organized store, and a real community staple. It was always nice to see consistent faces and I was treated with excellent service with every visit. I loved the manager and hope the company was able to retain her. She's extremely competent at her role and it would be a shame for it not to be recognized! Wishing the employees all the best.

Best art shop in all of San Diego. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great pricing and selection,…read morealways clean, and in a safe and walkable neighborhood.

I needed some drafting tools for a package design class, and wanted to support a brick and mortar…read morestore, and wanted higher quality than I saw at Walmart and Target. Staples had a good quality, but Blick's were very high quality AND cheaper than Staples. This was the first time that I shopped at this Blick as they recently moved into this former Joann store from their India Street location. While this store is a little more out-of-the-way, it is a wonderful size for Blick, and all on one level. Items are easy to find and nicely displayed, making the store a joy to browse in. If they don't have it, you probably don't need it. They also have some fun not-exactly-art things, but fewer books than I remember being at the India store. Lots of easy parking. Helpful service, too.

Sad to see that Blick consolidated their Little Italy store to Sports Arena. Neither location was…read moreespecially easy to travel to but Midway location has an advantage with a private parking lot! I had a great time browsing. I remember art stores were filled to the brim in inventory. With online sales perhaps competition is greater. Watercolor, oils, gauche, acrylics paint selection was magnificent. I hope they stock more 100% Cotton watercolor paper. The choices were slim. The manager was very friendly and helpful. Blick is on the higher side of art materials but there is a student and teacher discount. Thank you!

After Christmas sale was crazy!! I purposely went three days after Christmas because I missed…read moreeverything in 2024. In 2025, shelves were cleared out and there were broken items or Christmas trees up for grabs. Well, I now have a second tree lol! I could not pass up this deal!!! A $600 tree for $150?!? I was super excited because it looks real and is beautiful. I'm so excited to decorate at the end of the year. I was impressed by the girl at checkout. She wasn't flustered by the crowds. The tree I was waiting to get packed for me ended up being packed and sold to someone else due to poor communication. She immediately made sure I knew what else was available and any additional discounts she could ask about on my behalf. Loved that! They were putting out Valentine's day and St. Patty's day stuff in December. I thought this is crazy but I will definitely be there next week for the Valentine sales. I love all the coupons weekly and the variety of crafts. You can't go wrong at HL.

O like to buy small, crystal objects when i shop at Hobby Lobby. It can get busy in here, so i…read moreusually go in the evening. The store closes at 8:00 pm, so you have some time to shop. There is a lot of parking out from the store. However, often all of the handicapped parking spaces are taken. The fact that Hobby Lobby does not provide family planning access to healthcare to its employees bothers me and I consider that policy when I am thinking about shopping here

We stopped here to pickup some photo frame packs. The place was PACKED because of the 50% off…read moreChristmas Sale. THERE IS SO MUCH CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE here! You will find everything that you need in every Christmas color. I LOVE IT HERE. The cons were that the checkout lines went to the back of the store...all of them. There were about 6 checkout lines but it was ridiculously packed here. They may need to expand their store into the old Party City Storefront next door to address the customer base and needs. The only other Hobby Lobby Locations in SD County that I know of are La Mesa and Mira Mesa besides this Chula Vista location. We decided to leave and try to come back another day when it was less crowded. Overall this store had so many great things but the lines were taking 35min to 45+mins to checkout. That is a long time standing.

I love the variety of items they have. I can always find what I'm looking for here. Christian music…read moreplaying in the background super relaxing. Their frequent sales are amazing! Prices are great! Staff is helpful and friendly most of the time although this time around not so much. Maybe because of the big crowds during the holidays but the lady I stopped to ask a question too was not nice and had a mean face.

This spot is awesome! They have their own little parking. The building is covered in beautiful art…read moreand painting. They have a ton of different art supplies across all mediums. Their options seem unlimited! Every time I come here, I end up spending my time going up and down each aisle. It's also very quality art supplies. They offer different art classes as well which I believe they hold in one of the stores walking distance from them. They have a list of their upcoming classes and events posted on the board next to the entrance. All their workers are friendly and helpful to any questions you might have. For the quality of the supplies, it's a great price.

Great place to buy art supplies. Prices on most stuff is cheaper than Amazon and the staff here is…read moreextremely friendly and helpful. My wife's an artist and has only painted with oils but is now learning to use water colors. She's been stocking up on supplies here and is very happy with the products. It's a pretty big store and is usually pretty busy. They have frequent sales so check their website.

Dope lil spot to grab holo foils in person for trading card prototypes! Would def recommend…read morestopping by if your local.

I had a fantastic experience at the shop. They were really helpful and really put effort in…read moreconnecting with their customers. I came here for some vinyls for my business. They have a a variety of vinyl colors I will definitely be coming back.

Located in the same plaza as Barnes & Nobles, right off the 163. The plaza is currently under…read moreconstruction but the store is still open. Great place for learning supplies for teachers and students. They often have promo discounts so look out for those! We enjoy coming here for their bi-weekly free events for kids. There's a monthly theme for the events. Additional to the free event activity, they also have multiple other activities going at the same time in case your kids don't want to do the specific featured event (such as a scavenger hunt to get a prize - a scented sheet stickers, coloring, or other hands on activities to theme). There are also so many toys the kids can play with around the store, my kids usually need some coercing to leave. Hah. Again, a great place to buy learning toys, books, arts & crafts items or just hang out and keep the kids busy.

Service was good. I enjoyed the variety of learning materials available for students. There are…read moreplenty of supplies for sensory exercises as well.

I was very impressed with art creations so much help from Donna the owner unlike Michael's where's…read morethere's no help. They have a little bit of everything

From the owner: Art Creations Plus is a licensed and insured company. We have over 32 years of experience and are…read morefamily owned and operated. We specialize in painting classes, art classes, oil painting classes and acrylic classes. Call us today for more information! Licesned & insured, family owned and operated, est 32 years

Mai Do is a specialty store inside the Costa Mesa Mitsuwa. This cute little store has so many fun…read morethings!! I love just coming here and seeing all of the goodies. The prices are pretty fair, with specialty items from Japan literally all over the store. There is so much to look at! I recently came to get a new journal, and I was thoroughly surprised by the selection. The service is super nice, as they always help out and package everything nicely. Overall, Mai Do is a great option for cute and fun Japanese things!

I've been coming here for years to buy gifts for all occasions…read more However, They dont care about customer service in any capacity. They Wouldn't accept my return on an unused, brand new with tags item because I didnt have my receipt. I understand my responsibility to have a proof of purchase. However to not even have an exchange or store credit offered when clearly the item still had their original price tags on it is absurd. They could have issued me store credit, charged a restocking fee, and they would still have us as customers. Store credit would not only guarantee a return customer, but it would also show ' good faith ' and appreciation to their customers. We wont be returning. And im sure thats exactly what they wanted given how they treat people.

There's truly something here for every kind of art lover. From pottery to sculptures to paintings,…read moreyou're almost guaranteed to find a piece that speaks to you and maybe even earns a spot in your home. This was my first visit to The Studio, a gallery tucked away in Hillcrest, and I was genuinely impressed. They showcase a wide range of artists, and it's especially great to see so many talented creatives from San Diego getting the spotlight. The featured show we saw was by Lance Chung, whose work beautifully captures dancers in motion. His pieces feel like stepping into a dream or a fairytale. They are whimsical, expressive, and just plain mesmerizing. Beyond the main exhibit, the gallery opens up into multiple rooms featuring other artists, so you can wander and discover even more creativity. One artist showcased pottery and mentioned she hosts group pottery classes. Honestly, such a fun idea for a birthday or team event. All in all, it was an immersive and inspiring experience that I'd happily do again.

Powerful exhibit showing off LGBTQIA+ artists. Stopped by on a Saturday around 4pm for their new…read moreexhibit, their 8th annual PROUD+ showcase and it was great. Parking is a bit tricky since it's Hillcrest but it was worth it. The two staff members working were kind and inviting. Nice way to spend a hour