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Best Hobby Shops In Orange County

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These hobby shops in Orange County can help you find that special something to add to your collection of tools and accessories and may even inspire you to pursue new interests. The stores have a little something for everyone including remote control vehicles, games, books, action figures and comprehensive art tools to make your free time more fun.

Brookhurst Hobbies
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Brookhurst Hobbies
12188 Brookhurst St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 636-3580
www.brookhursthobbies.com

Whether you want to shop items for an existing hobby or are interested in exploring a new one, Brookhurst Hobbies has you covered. The store offers everything from action figures to games, books, plastic kits, toy soldiers and rockets, and the large selection of merchandise will probably entice you to browse for hours. Check out the website to see what is in stock. You can conveniently order products online if you are not able to visit the store.

Aardvark Clay & Supplies
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Aardvark Clay & Supplies
1400 E. Pomona St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 541-4157
www.aardvarkclay.com

Aardvark Clay & Supplies has provided Orange County with art supplies for more than 40 years. With an array of tools, glazes, equipment, clay, books and magazines for the beginning potter and seasoned sculpting enthusiast alike, Aardvark Clay & Supplies can help bring your artistic ideas to life. There are also classes and workshops to help you hone your craft. In addition to learning a new skill or being inspired to try a new idea, the gatherings can help you meet like-minded individuals. See when the next classes and workshops will be held here.

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Ultimate Hobbies
950 N. Tustin St.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 538-3111
www.ultimatehobbies.com

If you enjoy racing and customizing remote control cars, trucks, planes, boats and helicopters, check out Ultimate Hobbies. The store has an impressive selection of remote control models, parts and equipment to support your interests, and in addition to the store location in Tustin, customers can easily make purchases on the website. Take a look at what is available here.

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Art Supply Warehouse
6672 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 891-3626
www.artsupplywarehouse.com

Art Supply Warehouse has tools to enhance various mediums of artwork. No matter your hobby, whether it be painting, drawing, scrapbooking, screen printing, or sculpting pottery, this spot has the materials to help you create your vision. In addition to shopping at the store in Westminster, you can explore the store's extensive collection of art tools and accessories on the website and make purchases online. With more than 20 categories of merchandise, Art Supply Warehouse is true to its name. Take a look at the significant amount of supplies that can help you with your next art project here.

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Rob's R/C Hobbies
15071 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 372-3777
www.robsrchobbies.com

Rob's R/C Hobbies sells countless remote control vehicles, boats, helicopters, airplanes and rockets. Take a peek at some of the fun models here. If you want to take your racing prowess to the tracks, check out the local spots and meeting times on the website. You can join in practices and competitions to see if you can race your way to the top. There are also flying fields for your remote control airplanes. Learn more about where to go here.

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Stacy Brecht is a professional writer, publicist, dancer and model in the Los Angeles area. Brecht also enjoys traveling, wine, fitness training, live music, movies and trying new restaurants. Her work can be found at Examiner.com

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