“The wife and I took the time to travel most of California to see the RC tracks up and down the state after Christmas. This facility and staff are a great stop for anyone with interest in the sport of rc. They'll take the time to teach you all the moving pieces of the car so you can set it up for your driving style. We really liked their rookie Tuesday educational course, it's a great way to familiarize yourself with rc equipment and put yourself in a situation similar to a real race without the pressure. We had a great time and would definitely stop back if we were in the area. Highly recommend anyone stop by and learn a thing or two. The staff are super friendly and helpful.”
“Small arts and crafts store in Japan Town. Limited off street parking in front of the store. I was able to find a push pin and a ikebana container. Store keeper was very friendly and helped me locate the items. They sell other items such as bowls, tea sets, chopsticks. Would definitely return to this store.”
“I always have a great experience shopping at this Michaels location. The store is consistently clean, well-organized, and packed with everything I need for my projects :)”
“As usual, the staff were friendly and helpful. But this store’s 60% clearance shelf is completely empty. And the store is not as neat as I would expect, making the shopping experience less enjoyable.”
“I went for fabric and sewing notions, but left empty handed. They really don't have much, one aisle of fabric and maybe a quarter of a wall of sewing supplies. Unclear if they need to restock or if they are moving to not carry any more.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
1212 The Alameda, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“I was impressed with my visit here for custom plexiglass sheets! I showed up shortly before closing with a shelf that I wanted to recreate in acrylic. The staff measured precisely, gave me my quote, and to my pleasant surprise, cut my project immediately. I walked out 5 mins later with new shelves for my fridge. The price was very reasonable and I would definitely return if I have a similar project.”
“My husband and I came by with a bunch of old coins that we found in my late grandmother’s closet, and saw that it’s appointment only. Despite that, Vince came to the door to ask us what brought us by and invited us in. He looked at our collection and gave us some great insight and advice. Though our collection really wasn’t worth anything, we were grateful to Vince for being generous with his time learned a lot and had a nice time chatting him. We would definitely recommend!”
“When we went there we got what we expect from a Michael's: variety, cleanliness, ample room, well lit, friendly welcoming atmosphere. A plus was all the discount deals they had.”
“Sheldon’s Hobbies is hands down one of the best hobby shops around. The staff is super knowledgeable and actually takes the time to help you find exactly what you need, whether you’re just getting started or deep into the RC world. Their selection is solid—cars, planes, boats, parts, and upgrades—and they always seem to have new inventory coming in.
What really stands out is the atmosphere. It’s not just a store, it feels like a community. The drift setup is awesome, and it’s a great place to hang out, learn, and meet other hobbyists. They’re always willing to answer questions, help troubleshoot, or point you in the right direction without making you feel rushed.
Fair prices, great service, and a fun environment—you can tell they actually care about the hobby and their customers. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re anywhere nearby.”
“Super glad to say that Kandy is my go to spot for all my kpop necessities and cute things. The staff here is great and super friendly! Accidentally came here when they were closed (sorry!), but a staff member let my friends and I in anyway. :) Kandy recently opened up more space and I’m eager to see how much they grow with all their new events and more!”
2:30 - 6:30PM
761 Mabury Rd #80, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“Phenomenal little shop. The owner and employees were so kind and even shot the shit with me about Kamen Rider (Decade 21 complete is still hilarious!). His prices were very reasonable for the stock he had as well. Even had some Kamen Rider merchandise including a CSM Gaim belt. Absolutely will be coming back and you should go give these guys some love too!”
“Robert from the framing department was absolutely wonderful. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand what we needed, offered great suggestions, and made everything feel easy and stress-free. His positive attitude and genuine care made a big difference. Thank you, Robert, for such a great experience!”
9:30AM - 5PM
3220 Stevens Creek Blvd D, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“I was looking for NFL cards on my son's behalf while travelling, so I was absolutely delighted with the outcome from visiting back in August. Stevens Creek were holding onto some stock for me after another store had phone around, and additionally were very friendly and made it a great experience for me. My son was ecstatic with the present so it was a fantastic outcome.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1590 Berryessa Rd Suite A, San Jose
Hobby Shops
“Once I was able to find them (just inside Berryessa flea market), it was a great experience! They paid 75% of spot price, which was WAY MORE than other places I checked with in San Jose and San Francisco. I sold them a sterling silver flatware set for over TWICE what I was offered locally and online.
Fair and willing to negotiate. They pay by cash or Zelle, which is convenient. I also sold them some old gold jewelry I stopped wearing decades ago. They gave me a list of what they could pay for each item so I got to choose to keep the items that were worth more in memories than dollars. Quick and easy!
If you go when the flea market is closed, enjoy free entry and parking. 👍🏾”
“The best coin shop around. Tons of quality coins. Excellent selection. The guy who runs the place is super knowledgeable and helpful. If you don't see what you're looking for ask because they may have it, it might just be out of sight. Good fair prices.”
“This is a great addition to the stores at Valley Fair Mall. I have a 9 year old and I myself a 9 year old trapped in a 40yo body. Stores like this really help break things up among all the boring clothes, jewelry and shoes. It helps fill the void of stores like KB Toy stores from the 80s/90s.I would say most of their toys lean more towards Japanese Anime such as Naruto, Dragonball, Transformers etc.Pricing is fair. You can probably get it online for $, but you'd have to wait and can not guarantee authenticity. Because of online competition, they have all sales as final.The service and people working here were very friendly and you can tell were happy to work in the store and help customers.”
“The store was so messy and dirty cards was on the floor the store had a really bad smell almost like dirty cloth that hasn't been wash in years the employees was just chilling one of them was playing games on there phone the other one was watching youtube no one even knew I was in the store into I ask one of them about a pokemon card they told me the price then went right back to what they were doing I will definitely not come back”
“I have been going to this place since they used to show up at local pop ups. The coolest chillest owners. Great staff, and fair practice pricing! My go to place. They sell boxes, packs, and single cards. They also buy back and trade!”