Berkeley Hobby Shops

Great for Gifts

1. Builders Booksource

Neighborhood: Fourth Street

the little sketch books and sketch kits that are available throughout. these make great gifts for young impressionables.   Tip: if you are one to get the A4 Architects diary, buy it in say September...

2. Dr Comics & Mr Games

Neighborhood: North Oakland

This is a comic book store that is girl friendly. Doesn't matter if you are 8 or 60; you will be helped with a smile. I end up buying a lot of gifts here, because they have a great selection of girly...

3. Games of Berkeley

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Games galore, a great place for that last minuite gift, who doesn't like games?  Turn off the TV and interact with someone!...

4. Toyhouse Montclair…

Neighborhood: Piedmont

people we are, we're always in a mad dash to get a gift ,wrap it and then get to the party. This is where the Toyhouse has been great.   They have a great selection of really cool and not typical toys. I...

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Selection

1. Endgame

Neighborhood: Old Oakland

This is the best gaming store in the Bay Area, period. Their store is huge, and they have a huge selection of games from tabletop wargaming, to board games, to collectible card games. They also carry...

2. Dr Comics & Mr Games

Neighborhood: North Oakland

when I visit.   The selection is really strong, especially in the area of lesser-known comics. Yeah, you'll find all the DC and Marvel comics you're looking for, but you'll also find stuff like...

3. Games of Berkeley

Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

in my high school who played Magic Cards and rolled 12-sided dice - they have a HUGE section of all that RPG stuff.  Besides that, they have a large selection of jigsaw puzzles and collector's chess...

4. Solano Cellars Wine…

Neighborhood: North Berkeley

The staff here was very friendly!  In general, I liked their interesting selections.  I also liked their small plates menu, but didn't get a chance to sample since I had just had lunch.  I'll...

5. It's Your Move Games…

Neighborhood: North Oakland

I drop into It's Your Move when I don't even want games because it's a fun place to be. Sally is kind and helpful. The selection of games suits my kids and me. My son raves about the summer camps...

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