10:30AM - 5PM
8700 Reseda Blvd Suite 219, Northridge
Hobby Shops
“First time doing business here and it went smooth. I sold some graded baseball cards and the owner gave me a fair deal. Many shops will brush you off, but here I felt as if he treats everyone equally and takes the time to check out what you have. There's also a good variety of cards, figures, memorabilia, art, etc. Prices are very good here for individual and/or boxes.”
“I was here last weekend for the PSA event, and this place was solid. It’s more than just a regular comic shop. They have comics, toys, TCG stuff, and enough space to actually host events without it feeling thrown together. The shop had a good collector vibe, and it felt like a place built for people who are really into the hobby, not just casual browsing.
The PSA event was the main reason I went, and I appreciated having something like that available locally instead of having to deal with everything by mail. Overall, cool shop, good setup, and definitely a place I’d come back to for comics, cards, or future events.”
“Fantastic store! Everyone is super helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. If you are trying to master a pokemon set this is the place to go. Everything is organized and fairly priced. I'm stopping in everytime im in town.”
“Great game store with a huge selection of games on hand, as well as dice, role playing games and miniatures. The staff is friendly and helpful and can get games special ordered quickly. It's always worth the drive to get here!”
“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives thriller novels, I always enjoy visiting standout bookstores, and Barnes & Noble in Calabasas at The Commons is a beautiful location.
The store has a strong two-story design with escalators leading up to the second level. The layout feels open and inviting, with a warm interior that makes it easy to settle in and spend time browsing.
One of the standout features is the manga section. It’s large and well stocked, and it really draws attention when you walk through. The mystery and thriller wall is also nicely set up, with a good range of titles and a clean presentation.
The café is a great space, with a mural of famous authors that adds character and makes it a comfortable place to sit and read. I always enjoy seeing my own book on the shelf here, which adds a personal touch to the visit.
The surrounding Commons area is upscale and well maintained, and parking is fairly easy with plenty of space available.
I also spent some time in the romance section while working on The Maui Desire Romance Series, and it’s a well-organized area that fits nicely alongside the rest of the store.
Overall, it’s a bright, welcoming Barnes & Noble in Calabasas with a great layout, strong selection, and a comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to come back.”
“I initially stopped by Silver Sky International just to grab string replacements for my bracelet, but I’m so glad I did. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about gemstones and healing crystals. He took the time to help me and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable.
The quality here is excellent — everything feels real and authentic. I walked out with three beautiful high-grade AA gemstone bracelets for only $25. That’s an outstanding value. Whether you’re looking for beads, findings, sterling silver, or powerful healing stones, this shop delivers.
Highly recommend. I’ll definitely be back.”
“Such an awesome place. Go in and meet the owner, what a talented humble and generous guy. Tons of beautiful handmade leather art pieces. Great products tools and wide selection of leather.”
“Great place, knife sharping was quick without any problems, owner was a nice welcoming guy. This store is really unique with great prices on shirts, and a cool vibe.”
11AM - 6PM
19640 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana
Hobby Shops
“My son comes for Pokémon cards and it’s the highlight of his day. Every day we drove by and saw the sad note of the passing of the previous owner. We weren’t sure what was gonna happen. It’s hard to find companies that are genuine and serve their communities. We were delightfully surprised to see that the strong management is continuing. I was teaching him the value of money, and the staff was very attentive and supportive. We liked the little tribute in the corner to the old owner and it appears the staff is in good hands. I would highly recommend if you’re doing something in this arena. Come on by and check them out.”
“Stopped by Sports Source in Studio City and had a great experience. Super friendly, easygoing service, and they even gave me a free calendar on the way out. Little gestures like that go a long way. Solid local shop — I’ll definitely be back.”
“I’ve been here a few times now. I took my bracelet back and I changed out a few beads and put on a new sterling silver cross . I can’t tell you how unbelievably fun it was to spend time drifting around the stores looking at everything🥰 Diane Helped me and she went above and beyond with sizing, and she strung all the beads for me - 100% worth it! It took me an hour to get there , I don’t care. I’m gonna go back again.☺”
“Today my husband and I and my son Joseph is visiting from New Orleans stopped in here to look around and see what was new and fun items to buy I love the store it is all year round Christmas store so many fun interesting items to enjoy and look at”
“I've come here a few times to play cards. Since they don't charge us to use a table I always buy a pack or 2 or something. I always get great pulls from here too. Idk how they do it”
“I love coming to Fire&Dice for Pokemon tournaments. The staff is always extremely friendly and accommodating! Their new location feels spacious without being overwhelming. Highly recommend if you are looking for Pokemon/Magic/etc cards.”
“Got in there got what I needed and came out maybe I went in at a really good time store was clean it was cool Not a lot of shoppers at the time customer service was friendly Service was quick.”
“Picked up a great deal on a Japanese keychain here, plus love the Squishmallow and Beanie Babies selection. Wait time to checkout could use a little improvement (I think they need more staff) but I don't feel it warrants removing a star ?”
“This is my 2 son’s favorite card shop. The people that work there are so friendly and caring. They go out of their way to give my kids an incredible experience. They are also very knowledgeable and have awesome cards. Highly recommend !!”
10AM - 8:30PM
15234 Saticoy St, Van Nuys
Hobby Shops
“Just randomly stopped by here the other day and it was super cool! I got my new year candle burning and praying for great things. Thinking about going back for a reading! Please note : only cash”
“Easy store to navigate. Aisle signs easy to read. Some areas not as stocked up as others. Associate helped me so happy I was able to find someone on the floor. Checkout process super easy.”
“Always Gaming is a fantastic local card shop with a warm, mom-and-pop feel. I often join their Riftbound events on Fridays, thanks to their friendly hours and strong community. Beverly, Tom, and Jim are always there, happy to chat and build that welcoming, social atmosphere where every visit feels like the start of a new story.”
“I love this store but Saturdays are pretty busy and I couldn't get help at the fabric cutting counter, which is why im not giving it a 5. I left without the fabric.”
“Good selection of r/c stuff, and a decent inventory of Moto gear. My friend got an excellent deal on an Associated truck here the other day. There's definitely lots to look at here, with some very trick custom builds they have as well. Owner is very cool, knows his stuff, and was friendly. Also, they have a lot of parts in stock, and his prices are great. I was particularly happy to see how much Red-Cat racing parts they have. Will definitely be going back. Neat shop for sure.”
“Owner (kc) and dustin are the best. Support local business. Been coming for years , very nice store and lots of options from cards, manga and figures. Gotta support small business 818”
“i’m new to the RC hobby & seen this shop was local , had to check them out. Henry & Jason both friendly guys very welcoming , had gotten multiple parts swapped out my tamiya RC henry is great at what he does & id definitely recommend this hobby shop. lots of options to choose from. Definitely my GoTo hobby shop”