I drove from Scotts Valley to Salinas cuz I had a feeling the San Jose location would be picked over. This location had everything I needed and then some. Also every time I asked a worker where something was they would gladly direct me right to the item. I was there for 2 hours but I could have easily spent the day there. read more

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Excellent service. People are helpful since their aisles are not numbered and they can't tell you where to go. Most of the time they will show you where the item is and if they can't, they will direct you exactly where it is or they will find someone that can actually help you get the item that you are looking for if it's in store. read more

I just left Hobby Lobby after purchasing a few items. The cashier didn't even say hello, she continued her personal conversation with her fellow employee while ringing me up VERY slowly. She didn't offer me a bag. Very poor customer service. Why does every cashier need a "buddy" hanging around her, doing nothing? That's what I have seen every time I've been into Hobby Lobby lately. Hobby Lobby, enough people avoid shopping there because of your policies. I happen to believe that private companies can do business how they wish. Don't make it worse for yourself. Hire better employees and train them for goodness' sake! And don't discount the fact that there is a competitor (Michael's) very nearby! read more

Hobby Lobby is like if Home Goods and Beverly Fabrics (IYKYK) got together and had a lovechild. I thought they only had craft supplies. My BFF in Texas showed me on FaceTime that they have so much more!!! Took some convincing to get my hubby on board but when we got there he grabbed a cart! Lol. He loves to paint. He found canvases much cheaper than Amazon or Michaels. I got some cute decor for our pad. The only ding is the checker was super slow. Nice, but slow. Will be back! read more

My mother is an elderly woman, and she asked for help in the art department, but the employee who works there did not help her.

I love Hobby Lobby until today. While shopping with my son . The MANAGER AARON approached my son underage demanding to emthy his pockets, mind me looking at the stuff then realized someone was yelling so i went t0 see ans it was this MANAGER AARON , the manager then was saying he had it on video i asked to show me and he declined. AARON YELLING AT my 10 y/o accusing of stealing something . My son gladly emthied his pockets and obviously had nothing just his phone and hair comb . I absolutely made a report . read more

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I love this store so much and this is the first crafting store that I ever visited. It is so huge and there are so many sections that you can spend couple of hours just browsing. We visited this place last summer and I just couldn't get enough of it. During first visit I got some home decorations of vase + artificial flowers. Absolutely loved their selection. And top of it most of items were on 50%+ sale, I believe I got the beautiful vase + flowers for less than 20$. During our next visit, I got some wall decorations and those too were on huge sale. I got like 4 wall decorations for less than 20$ again. There are lot of sections for crafts and hobbies. Once I get some downtime, I am going to pick some extensive hobby and I am sure this store will some in handy to get the related items to pursue my hobby. Moreover the staff is very polite and nice. Overall a great store for all your home decor and hobby needs. read more

Today, April 19, 2023, 7:00 pm visited store. A man in a pink long sleeve button up shirt was directing the checkout line was not very friendly. He brought down your stars by two. He would benefit on a class on working with people as we felt a bad, rude vibe from him. No smile. No please. No thank you. Just rudely giving direction to the customers in line having us line up in the return line. Rosemary working the register was very friendly and helped me with a smile. She earned five stars. I hope he is nice to her and the other employees. Makes me wonder how he treats them. read more

Outstanding selection and very well maintained Hobby Lobby Store in Salinas, California. This carried a range unseen before for the model builder. Many thanks for your help and selection, particularly during the COVID-19 times in which this is being written. read more

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Just need more checkers. Great selection and prices....not the best customer service. Hard to find someone who can answer questions if you are looking for something specific. You have to either know where in the store to go or wander around until you find what you are looking for. read more

It's good to know that Hobby Lobby has opened. It's here I normally get supplies for the model kits I assemble. Glues, paints, brushes and other items...not to mention, reasonably priced model kits from AMT, Revell, Tamiya and a host of others. The wife also comes here and enjoys buying supplies for home decor projects. As well as things for her gardening projects. The kids come here just to accompany me and my wife, and they end up buying a lot more than me and the wife do! It's an enjoyable place to visit. You get to learn from knowledgeable staff, as well as ideas for decorating the home. The place is massive and well stocked. You can be here going around for hours and not notice the time passing by. This is Disneyland for the hobbyist! read more

This is such a fun store. Any craft person would think they died and had gone to crafters heaven. So many kinds of craft items to choose from. I was truly amazed. From candle making to cake decorating to tole painting and more. And at Christmas I was in awe of the humongous variety of Christmas ornaments to choose from. Such incredible variety. One could spends days in this store. A great staff. All well trained. And they all seemed to know which aisle I would go to for finding something read more

Super huge hobby store. There's something for everybody. From craft supplies, to house decor to marvel products. You can easily spend a lot of money here if you wanted to. My favorite sections to look through are the jewelry supplies. Although I can easily veer into the needlework section. The only faults are that some products can be expensive! I saw a product for 24.99 when one of its competitors sells it for 16.99! I will say certain products are extremely affordable, but some are questionable! Sales will certainly help out. Another fault is that the prices aren't noticeable right away (small signs/lettering) or some prices are missing. I like how there is also a cashier towards the end when it connects to the mall. Saw a lot of sales associates on the floor, friendly cashiers. read more

Hobby Lobby - Latch hook kit. Thought this was cute. Def going back for it! - Arts & Crafts Near Me - Salinas, California

Nice store but only go here if you lots of time to waste waiting at the check out line... Again the store is nice but they should look at their staffing issues, find ways to get warm bodies in... or maybe have the manager work on a register when the only 2 registers you have running has lines of customers... read more

Love Hobby Lobby in Salinas!! They have everything!! Don't go anywhere else!! Best holiday preparation anywhere

Walking into this Hobby Lobby.. I expected to feel like I was walking into heaven... only this "heaven" smelled like a hamster's cage. It smelled so weird, and the smell lingered the entire 30 minutes I browsed in the store. I have never experienced this at another Hobby Lobby, and no other stores in the mall smelled this way, so I'm not really sure what was going on. A lot of the items I was looking at were broken in some way, whether that be a chip, crack, or just plain shattered. They were very busy, but I saw no associates on the floor cleaning, organizing, or inspecting what was on the shelves. I walked out empty handed this time, and that's saying something, as this girl loves a good Hobby Lobby. read more

They don't accept competitors coupons, bummed about that. Store is huge. Like how they bulk themed decor together. Prices are similar to Michael's, but they have more decor. Not sold on hobby lobby just yet, some stuff looks and feels cheap. read more

Two registers open, each line 10 people deep. Employees walking near the registers but not once did they even attempt to open more registers. After waiting in line for 20 minutes and no movement, I left my stuff and walked out. They obviously care nothing about customer service or making money. I've never liked this store anyway and today I was reminded why. read more

I'm basing the 4 stars off the fact that Hobby Lobby is EVERYTHING. I haven't been to one before until today, and it was beyond what I expected. It's like a Michael's/Joann's/Home Goods all in one. I had to refrain big time one getting things that I did not come in for Lol I can appreciate the fact that there is a sanitizing station as you walk in to the store, and all staff are wearing masks. But something that bothered me was one of the employees. As I approached her register and started to put my items on the counter, I (emphasis on the "I") had to/was the one to greet her and ask "how's it going?" Before she rang up the items, I let her know that there was an item that I wasn't going to take (handed it to her), and she just seemed confused....... *wake up girl friend* THEN, a couple of the items I purchased were on sale, I knew that for a fact, and as she rang them up I noticed they weren't marked down. I asked "Aren't those __% off?" And she just looked at the screen then back at me, and said "No." I don't like to hold up lines so I just let it be. But I feel like this employee could've asked me if there was a sign where I grabbed these items, or offer to check it out. She just lacked personality and a good customer service attitude. Even though the items were cheap, it was the principle of it to me.. So when I got to my car, I felt unsettled. So I went back in to the store to double check the aisle that I got these particular items, and sure enough they were on sale. Thankfully I was able to get the adjustment. But I feel like it wasn't something I should've had to go do in the first place. read more

This is not a family friendly store. Shocking considering their views but after what my family experienced today, we will not shop here again. The manager of this store, who likes pink dress shirts apparently, clearly has anger issues and looking at the reviews, we aren't the first families to experience his verbal abuse! I came in with my 2 children to purchase table wear for a baby shower. We went straight to the party section and as soon as I started to look at a display against the back wall, my 12 year old went to look at something on an end cap 2 aisles down. Next thing I know, a man in a pink dress shirt who I assume is the manager, yelled at him to "not play in the store". My son didn't touch anything and was literally walking up to an end cap to look at something . The manager then proceeded to follow him down the aisle! My son came back to where I was and I could not only see the manager and another employee eying us but I could also HEAR them making disparaging remarks about my son! I had enough and decided to take my business else and crossed paths with manager again who had a look on his face like he was looking for a problem. My kid is 12 and the same size as me--5'3" 110 pounds. What the fuck did he think we were going to do? The manager is a short scrawny man who clearly feels insecure or something. My only regret is not telling his old ass off. There's no reason to yell at other people's kids especially when their parent is right there. read more

Love this place...too bad they are closed on Sundays. Great prices...wear comfortable shoes it's a huge store!

I absolutely love hobby lobby one of my favorite stores! However the floor manager Mary makes me feel super uncomfortable I always feel so judged and discriminated by her. So much so I would rather drive 1 more hour to another hobby lobby to shop more comfortably. I've heard from multiple people that they've felt the same way about her it's truly disappointing. read more

I've only been here twice and I have been impressed with what I've seen that I will continue to come back. Sabrina Hernandez is super helpful! Because I've never been here I don't know what or where anything is. She dropped what she was doing to help. She was efficient and kind. I'll definitely be back! If you ever need help, ask for Sabrina. read more

Good place for shopping but most of the times big line to pay but never enough cashiers

Bullshit. A white employee was keeping an eye on me while in the modeling section. She kept on coming by the modeling aisle 3 times.

this place is so huge my feet hurt from walking so I had to take off my shoes to finish going through the aisles. So many different hobby ideas everywhere I look! Husband got some calligraphy stuff for a hobby he is starting. Sister got a variety of fabric for her masks that she makes. I found a nice jr high graduation gift read more

I understand that during this covid 19 pandemic people tend to be under more stress than usual, however that is no excuse to take whatever issues we are having out on one another. With that said let me go on to say that I have had asthma since childhood so using a mask for long periods of time can become a issue for me but I do try to follow the mask ordnance, well today it became too much for me and I was having respiratory issues in the store so I removed it for a short time and that's when employee liz told me to put it on or leave I told her I have asthma and she told me that was not her problem. To me that was no way to deal with a minor situation. The ordnance clearly states that you do not have to use a mask if you have health issues. Liz I'm sorry your not properly educated on something so important. read more

It's ok it's just like a giant Michael's nothing really special about it so far might go back and check it out again