Great place for hobby materials, trains, plastic models and paints, excellent prices, service was great, had a good chat with the owner, (I think it was the owner), while browsing. Will definitely be back. Way cheaper than buying online. read more

If you live in the Marin County, this is the place to go if you need a legit RC Car, not like the ones you get at target, these cars are better. My boyfriend and I found this nice little shop when we were in the area and wanted to see what kind of RC Cars this place had. The guy working there Brian was such a great guy to talk to. They talked about the different types of RC cars there was. There are drift cars, monster trucks, buggies, crawlers... the list goes on. We were in there for maybe an hour or so just talking. Brian was such a gem, that 5 years later we go back and have built a wonderful friendship with him, he had become our older brother. Brian is that type of person who will not just sell you an RC car, but he will sell you one that suits you. If you had a car in mind and he does not have it in stock, he is willing to order it and he will make sure he orders you the best one. Brian also fixes RC cars if something is broken or if you have no idea why it isn't working. He will give you a quote before actually fixing it and if the price is good with you, he will start the fixing processes. He is not the type of sell you useless cars, he tries his best to order the best. He does sell more then just RC cars. Just go check him out and see what he has to offer. He also has model cars that you can build. He has a few trains and tracks. He has a lot of paints for the models and other things. Brian is great. read more

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Great little shop if you're into model building. I was able to find the Tamaya spray paint for my model. The owner was gracious enough to stay open for a little bit so I can come by and pick it up. Support your local business. Thank you! read more

Marin Hobby & Gift - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Brian at Marin Hobbies was fantastic! He was very easy to work with and super helpful when it came to choosing and ordering my new RC car (just like the one I had as a kid.) The shop itself is compact, but well put together, and Brian was friendly and knowledgeable about the different types of batteries, chargers, and the ordering process. I'll be returning for sure when I inevitably need to repair my Trancas Stampede. read more

Marin Hobby & Gift - Traxxas Stampede - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Anselmo, California

What a pleasure to deal with a local store where someone answers the phone and is willing to provide assistance which might not drop large sums of money into their hands immediately. It is nice to know that there is someone to help with your hobby. I could not be more positive about Brian and his willingness to help. read more

Father daughter mission to find a couple of model rockets to build during lockdown. This store is well stocked with everything needed to get launched. Best of all the guy behind the register is the owner who has kids of his own and knows his stuff. I learned a ton! Besides rockets, rocket engines and launchpads he sells trains, train supplies, plastic models (cars, tanks etc) and RC cars (the fast ones). I highly recommend using this store! read more

They signed up to be in the UPS program where they will receive packages, and you can then later pick them up from them. These guys decided on Wednesday that they didn't want to be part of the program anymore. My package was already en route to their store when he abruptly decided to make this change, which I only discovered when I arrived yesterday (Thursday) to pick up the package that was supposed to be delivered - but the owner told me he refused the delivery. The guy said he was too busy to deal with ups anymore, which I understand, however, instead of refusing packages the normal and rational thing to do would be to finish his obligations to customers who already had packages en route. It isn't reasonable to cancel the service on Wed and refuse the following day- there were shipments headed there for over a week, and UPS can't update and notify customers that quickly. I do occasionally purchase RC cars and planes, and might have become a customer of his after stopping in. However, the way they dealt with this makes me never want to set foot in Marin Hobby again. I now have to wait for my package to go all the way back to the sender to then come all the way back to me. Horrible business practices- avoid! read more

I was trying to set up my 1930 Lionel train around my Christmas tree. My track wasn't powering my train and no matter what I tried, I couldn't get it to work. I called Marin Hobby and even though they were due to close in a couple of minutes, he told me to come in, he would wait for me. He was so incredibly helpful and had all the pieces out that he thought I would need. He even tested my locomotive on his display track I am so impressed and am grateful that this hobby store is here, as so many others have closed. Marin Hobby saved my Christmas! Very highly recommended! read more

Cashier is very nice and helpful, always helping fix new issues with my traxxas vehicle. parts and upgrades i need are always there, and it is a great place to be. read more

The owner is a great guy. Always helping me out with all my questions every week. I bought an rc from him a few months back and knew about the car he was selling me. read more

Dauth Hobbies is a very cool place! I had never set foot in there until recently. Got a Yelp coupon to purchase a pin vice! The owner was friendly and helped me out right away. The shop is filled with everything for hobbyists. Stuff for building model cars, trains, boats.... all sorts of tools for the trade. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for something of the sort. read more

Ugh!! Closed both the day after Christmas and the day after that. Do you people not want to make any money?! I really wanted one of those RC trucks I can see from the window. read more

Marin Hobby & Gift - Hobby Shops Near Me - San Anselmo, California

Never Been To A Hobby Store Before Where The Employee's Are Super Enthusiastic And Helpful For You Too Start A New Hobby. They Go Into Great Detail Of How To Start Out And How You Can Build On Your Hobby. Start Out Small. Fabulous. I Recommend This Store To Anyone That Does Not Know What Hobby They Want. I'm So Glad I Walked Inside This Store . Awesome :):) read more

I can get hobby supplies cheaper on the internet but not the advice and expertise offered here. Every time I buy a model I also get to ask a lot of questions and find the right tools and materials to make the build fun. The owner got me hooked and now I can't afford to get all my models here but I like to get the supplies because I can restock with just the right things instead of grasping on Amazon. Can't wait for Christmas. read more

The guy who opened the shop this morning was not kind. Internet says it opens at 10 on Saturday when it is actually 11. Darn. My son and I sat in the car for a while discussing other options and the guy who was opening showed up. He started shaking his head in disapproval because I was parked in one of the parking spots SPECIFIC to the hobby shop. I rolled down the window to let him know we had gotten there early since we thought he opened at 10 and his reply was,"There's no customer parking back here!" HAHA! No problem. I guarantee we will never be customers. Jake's in Rohnert Park has wonderful customer service. read more

Just like my boyhood hobby shop. Man behind counter was the owner I assume and was very helpful and engaging. I got what I wanted Balsa wood gliders for stocking stuffers and a place to shop in the future. read more

I have been here twice now and both experiences were great. The owner is a very nice guy and quite knowledgeable. Bought some model rockets a few months back to relive my childhood passion. Great for kids of any age this place is a must see! read more

Great shop...Considering a model rocket, and he has one's Toys R Us doesn't sell anymore. Plus all the rocket parts clearly laid out. Great for kids, and apparently he hosts quite a few events... read more

Places like this are hard to find. For true hobbyists! I went for model rocket supplies and they had just what i needed on the way to grandma's house! first time i went was through a yelp deal. the next time i went they still had the deal running but i loved the store so much that i decided against the deal to support the business. read more

Quality products and informed staff. I had a radio controlled boat fixed here. Lovely staff.

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME hobbies shop. Super nice people, they almost always have what I need and whenever I don't, they order it. They also have really good prices for everything. 10 out of 5 stars. read more

Glad that there is this store in San Anselmo. Ian, the owner is a great guy and takes the hobby scene very seriously. He has a good selection and can order just about anything for you. He has special ordered a few things for me and the prices are just like the internet and I am supporting a local brick and mortar store!!!! Nice to be able to walk into a mom and pop hobby store and feel welcomed. Cant stand the atmosphere of a hobby barn... read more

Great little hobby shop with a very personal touch. Gregarious owner who will let you browse to your heats content. He comes preloaded with tons of great advice. It's a small store and has an eclectic mix of old and new larger gage train sets, RC cars, boats, planes, models, model rockets, paints, and more. If you're looking for a very specific item the web is your best bet but his store is well worth a visit for anyone who hates to shop but loves a hobby shop. read more

Ian and Caryn have the best hobby shop in Marin. They are great hosts and have become our great friends. At the hobby shop, they have "PIPING HOT COFFEE" going and sometimes we bring pastries to go with that. Ian is grooming his son - Simon to take over the shop now. Although Simon is only 8, he helps his Dad bring in some business. Simon is so well behaved and is really a wonderful child. John and I feel like part of the family at the hobby shop. We are so blessed to have met Ian, Caryn and Simon. read more

This a lovely Hobby shop. I often go here to buy model railroading magazines. They have a great selection of brass trains. I have Purchace a few scratch built models and they run beautifully. The owners are always nice and will give you a deal on things. They have a very good selection of Kato unitrack and Marklin Z scale track. read more

Dauth Hobbies is a great shop. Ian knows quite a bit about trains, RC cars, ships etc. The hobby shop fills the needs customers with different hobbies. As a model railroader myself, I think this hobby shop is the best in Marin. It really filled the void that Gunnings left behind. Ian, your shop is great. read more