I have to comment after yet another shopping experience yesterday in Santa Maria. The store itself…read moreis great. Clean and organized and so many fun things that you expect from Hobby Lobby. However the two ladies that manage the front are much like pit bosses. No smiles. No interactions, the cashiers to me don't feel happy to be there. I went to the the younger "pit boss" to ask a question today she didn't acknowledge me or smile merely looked to a young man she was chatting with and he took over on my question and did his best to guide me. Seriously for a Christian based store you would think they would be happy and cheerful. One more item to note. Scanning the item and accepting Apple Pay are the standard in the county now

I went in about 3 months ago to the frames and frame shop. A gal named Flor helped me. She was so…read morehelpful and kind that I opted to not use other framing stores and return. I returned a week ago, needing 5 paintings matted and framed and Flir was there again. She was so helpful looking at Matt's, offering a non-glare glass and more. She really did a fantastic job and Flor is especially wonderful. Thank you

Great place! great peeps! can order games not in store. The place is clean! Luis the owner is chill…read moreand has a comfy set up. He will play with you if a player is needed.

Just moved to a new location, (Within the same shopping…read moreplaza) and there is so much more space than the last store front. The store has plenty of playing space with multiple tables and play mates already set up. Luis, the store owner, is always helpful and always there to answer questions and give advice. The store is mostly geared towards Magic: the gathering. MTG events are held throughout the week. However, Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh and Dragon ball are also carried with events every week There's a calender set up in the store to let customers what night's are dedicated to what format. This is my go-to card store in the area. Luis is always giving fair deals and unmatched customer service.

Mario truly goes above and beyond with customer service. I had lots of questions that he was more…read morethan happy to answer. Always love coming in here for my crafting needs.

The wait time is far too long. The second is their return policy. The policy is any clearance are…read moreconsidered Final Sale no refund/ no exchange. So if you are trying a yarn for the first time and if it's bad you're basically stuck with it. Bad policy!!!! Where is it listed, very tiny print at bottom of receipt.

Save yourself the time and shop online. They have a decent selection of RC stuff and other fun…read morehobby things but they do not make you feel welcome. The kid working the register and the owner seemed annoyed my family and I were looking around. When I asked a question the kid just looked at the owner then he handed me the part I was talking about without saying a word. Not a huge deal but it definitely set the tone. I the. asked another simple question minutes later and was met with a snarky reply that again seemed annoyed I was even asking it. They also had "Sale" signs on items that were still selling at their normal price. Seems a little shady to me. That should've been my first sign of the type of store I was walking into. I guess I had high hopes for a RC hobby store since it a fun hobby and talking with other RCers is usually fun.

Visited this store after seeing all the positive reviews, but received an entirely different…read moreexperience. Person running store (Zach, assuming it's the owner) wasn't exactly rude but also wasn't welcoming or seemingly interested that he had customers. He was rude to my 5 year old son when he was trying to ask a question. Probably won't be back and will just go to San Luis from now on.

One of the nicest tradings card shops I've ever been to. They have quite the variety between…read moretrading card game and sports cards! Have frequented a handful of times and always find what I am looking for and more. Their inventory keeps you on your toes as you are bound to always find something that may catch your eye. They host a variety of events throughout the week that seem to be beginners friendly which I myself am and look forward to attending when in the area next. Great shop and great staff as well. Friendly and overall a great environment. Everything is reasonably priced as well and they always give a good deal!

Small card shop ran by a very friendly guy (Chris) he came through with the Mega Dreams and even…read moreprice matched another LCS which I really appreciated. Outstanding team with a pretty good selection. Check them out!

Huge shoutout to Hobby Headquarters in Atascadero! I was hunting for Pinewood Derby weights and the…read moreteam was incredibly helpful over the phone. They gave me a real-time inventory check and saved me from a redundant trip over the Cuesta Grade--which, as any local knows, is a massive win! It is rare to find a shop that still offers this kind of genuine, personalized service. Instead of a vague 'we might have it,' they actually verified their stock so I knew exactly what to expect. Whether you're aiming for the winner's circle in the Derby or just looking for your next project, these folks are the gold standard. They've earned a loyal customer here--make them your first stop for all things hobby!

The young man that helped me select the right parts got my traxxas was great . I definitely…read morerecommend this dealer for anyone looking for everything RC.

Seems like things are in flux at Mike's Trains. We made a special trip to Lompoc yesterday,…read moreheading south from San Luis Obispo. We were planning to check out / purchase hopefully several of his handmade birdhouses. We've bought a number of them in the past. That was when he had one room as an annex to a larger gift shop. Now that gift shop is gone (or moved?) and Mike is taking over both rooms. The renovation is still ongoing. When we arrived on a Monday afternoon the shop was closed, and there wasn't a sign in the window indicating the days that they are open. We could glance inside and see the remodeling and remerchandising going on, mainly to the secondary room which used to be their only space. We could see a number of birdhouses through the windows of both rooms. The prices have increased since we were last there two years ago. I can understand this - aftermath of inflation. Had the shop been open, we would have been a quandary on making a purchase. We have kept some of the birdhouses ourselves, gave them as gifts, and resold a couple after adding a few tweaks of our own. The current price point makes it harder to think of the latter purpose. Wishing Mike well in his new, expanded space. There aren't that many train hobby shops any longer, so hopefully he'll flourish.

I stumbled into Mike's shop hoping to find some honey. He happened to be on the phone when I walked…read morein but promptly greeted right after. Mike's super friendly and a very knowledgeable guy. We had a very lovely conversation about honey, history, and his shop! He has an absolutely impressive stock of all things train related. He also had many bird houses of all shapes and sizes. In addition, he has a section reserved for local pickled foods and local honey. Unfortunately, Archie, the beekeeper, no longer serves honey in this area. However, they do carry local sage honey from Las Flores Apiaries! *I recommend calling in before you stop by! The hours are sometimes a little weird because he drives far out to come to the store!

Dear Bottlesen Dart Company,…read more You make the finest darts known to man. The unique grip of your Great Whites is nothing short of miraculous. I have tried many darts and I've never found any dart with a similar perfectly balanced barrel that gives the player extra grip and the ability to find a proper release point. I have won countless matches because the quality of your darts is near utter perfection. While you only sell to dealers and not directly to the public, I don't blame you. It's not worth your time to send a dart directly to me, you must keep up the good work. With your spinner shafts and master grades of knurls, I find myself curious to all that you make. I shudder to think of the day I abandon my Bottelsens for something else, but I know my next set of darts will be twins of the last set of Great Whites, AKA the greatest darts known to man! THANK YOU, BOTTELSEN!

Very nice little spot, absolutely recommend if you're into old videogames, trinkets, cards, comics,…read moreetc. Not to discredit the good parts, but the vinyl record section is just.. sad. Most of them are incorrectly stored with absolutely no sleeves and with atrocious warps and scratches. Though, they do have old shellac records, which I thought was pretty neat! Also, the videogames are behind the counter for some reason? Can't really see or pick any out. In terms of pricing, the items seem pretty fairly priced, no complaints there. The service is great, the guy at the counter seemed genuinely enthusiastic and happy to help.

In a word: epic. Right next to the Tesla Supercharger, this…read moreis an awesome find. Old school game store vibes, it even had my parents excited to find some old comic books as well. Good deals on books, cards (tons of Pokemon cards), and boardgames (though limited selection on boardgames). Everyone there was fun, friendly, and happy to chat. Will definitely stop by again on my next trip.

Had an ongoing problem with Verizon concerning getting a phone returned to them for credit after…read morepurchasing a new phone after two months I went to this Verizon in person and Gabby one of the managers was able to assist me immediately and take care of the problem immediately. Thank you.

Went in thinking of a new phone, a very pleasant girl named Mayra helped me! Very polite and…read morehelpful! Not pushy or anything. Got a new phone, signed my life away and now have a good phone.