A hidden gem for fair pricing, patient service, and knowledgeable key cutting!…read more After searching around Ventura County for someone I could trust, I visited Franklin's Ace Hardware at 7838 Telegraph Road in Ventura to have two customer-supplied aftermarket key blanks cut for my 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport V6. Jerry and another helpful gentleman were honest from the beginning that outside blanks can sometimes be difficult to duplicate and that a perfect result could not be guaranteed. I appreciated their transparency. Rather than immediately cutting both keys, we carefully experimented with the first blank and tested it. Once we confirmed that it worked, I decided to have the second one cut as an additional emergency backup. The second key needed some extra adjustment, but Jerry remained patient and worked on it until it functioned properly. He was kind, careful, knowledgeable, and never made me feel rushed. Both employees provided the type of sincere, hands-on customer service that can be difficult to find. My particular key-cutting service was only $7.99. Franklin's has different pricing tiers depending on the key and the work involved, so not every key will necessarily cost the same. However, their pricing was extremely reasonable compared with the $70-$75 quotes I received from other mobile and storefront key duplicators merely to cut a blank that I already owned. I understand that programmed transponder keys, remotes, and specialized automotive services can cost significantly more. For someone who needs a basic mechanical backup key for emergency access, however, Franklin's Ace provided an honest, sensible, and affordable solution. A spare key may seem like a small thing until someone is locked out of a vehicle. I am very grateful to Jerry and his colleague for taking my concerns seriously and helping me leave with two useful backup keys. I highly recommend this Franklin's Ace Hardware location to customers in Ventura, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and the Naval Base Ventura County area who are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and fairly priced key-cutting assistance. This store is a true hidden gem, and the staff genuinely lives up to the Ace Hardware promise of being "The Helpful Place."

I just can't say enough about this place, I continually come back to make a review and see that I…read morejust did one ‍ Reason being is, every time, and I MEAN, 100% of the time problems arise, at my house, I am quick to tell my husband "let's go to Ace Hardware first!!!" he's always wanting to go to straight to Lowe's or Home Depot, claiming there's no way Ace Hardware has "this piece". I always say, "let's go to first and rule them out, [as if that's the case, but it never is, as they always have what we need], & if they don't have it, we can go to the bigger places, but Ace NEVER DISAPPOINTS‼ I say that with great certainty. One time it was a vacuum cleaner belt, (I mean, seriously, this was a longshot, but there it was), another, was a certain paint, this time it was a hot water hose for my washing machine and the Good Lord knows, a mom cannot go without her washing machine for long I mean, the list goes on and on. They even had a variety of lengths. My husband was quick to say, "I knew they wouldn't have the right length...", and THERE it was!!! We also had to get a fixture, for the hose and the employee would not let us leave without testing at first on his own products. The variety is unmatched. I cannot tell you how many times I've been able to just run next-door to my neighbor, Franklin's Ace Hardware, and get what I need. No travel needed. The prices are unbelievable, I always figure they're going to be a little bit more because it's a smaller business, but that is just NOT THE CASE. I am more pleased, every time I'm there. So to break it down, no travel and no wallet, busting. Please neighbors, let's keep this place in business as they are game changers and NEVER let me down Recap; *in the neighborhood, *inventory and variety; unmatched, *employees; knowledgeable, and most importantly, *prices; wallet, friendly!!! Lets go Franklin's Ace Hardware‼

I needed some help with a nursery item. I was placed on terminal hold. Obviously, they do not care…read moreabout their customers. After reading other reviews for this place, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

The city of Santa Paula is beyond lucky to have a hardware store!…read more I think the outside of the store is misleading as it may seem a very small store. But, it's actually quite large inside! I come in here often; have had keys made, bought some yard signs and locks that were needed. And, huge huge shout out to one of their employees a few months ago. Wish I had gotten his name! I came in as my keyfob remote had crapped out. There was a young man who went over and above to try to help me figure out the issue! He came outside to my car with me, had some technical electrical thing that he used to try to help determine if my car was "reading" the fob or not. We even checked a new battery just in case. Come to find out, it didn't need a new battery: my keyfob no longer works in my 15 year old car. :( But big thanks to the employee who helped me *finally determine it was not a battery issue. Staff is pretty good which is so nice to experience. Of course, during the covid, they all have masks on. I didn't notice if they offered sanitizer at the front door, but they do have a "one way door IN and another door OUT", which is per usual at most businesses now it seems. I just recently found out that they carry Ginger Chews. Who would have known!? I would recommend this Ace Hardware and I know that Santa Paula could sure use the support, too.

Stopped in to pick up some paint brushes, caulking and a few other items. What a nice well stocked…read morestore and terrific helpful staff. Large parking lot and conveniently located in the heart of Camarillo. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Clean well stocked and very friendly helpful employees, I will be returning soon. There is nothing…read morebetter than a modern day old time hardware store.

Ace Hardware usually has everything you need, and their prices are competitive. Save the hour plus…read moredrive to get things in Ventura.

**Update 8/17/26:** I have since learned additional information that I believe is important for…read moreanyone purchasing paint here, particularly for touch-ups. When I originally returned to Ace with the matching problem, Matt's brother repeatedly treated the "Rev" date on my paint label as though it were the date I purchased the paint and characterized the paint as being more than two years old. I have since spoken with Benjamin Moore and learned that the "Rev" date refers to a revision of the paint formula, not the purchase date. My container separately stated that the paint had been mixed on 3/28/25. That distinction matters. When I originally came to the paint counter for additional paint, I brought a photograph of my old paint can and label specifically because I needed paint for touch-ups, and I was told the new paint would match. No one explained that the formula had been revised or asked when my walls had originally been painted. Had I been told, "This formula has changed since your original paint was mixed, so it may not blend properly for touch-ups," I would never have used it throughout my home. The touch-ups did not blend. The differences involved not only color, but also sheen and flashing. I now have to repaint entire walls, corner to corner, wherever the touch-up paint was applied. I have since gone to another local Benjamin Moore retailer for help correcting the problem. They explained that formula changes, sheen differences, flashing, and other variables can create exactly these kinds of touch-up problems. My advice to consumers is simple: **if you are buying paint for touch-ups, do not assume that bringing in the old paint label means the newly mixed paint will match. Ask specifically whether the formula has been revised since your original paint was made, and whether the new paint is appropriate for touching up your existing walls.** What remains most disappointing to me is that this issue was not meaningfully investigated when I returned to the store. Instead, we were repeatedly questioned about whether we had mixed or applied the paint correctly and told the store could not verify that the paint on my wall was actually the paint they had sold me. I have been a customer since 2019. This experience has changed where I will purchase paint in the future.

The female employees are very nice. And attractive. I especially like the lady in the paint…read moredepartment. She's smart, attractive and very helpful.

I'm afraid I will have to join the chorus of Lowes dissatisfied customers. I have spent the…read moreentire day waiting for an associate to come to the house to measure for window and skylight coverings. I was scheduled to have the measurement done today, August 8 in the "morning", but was given a time slot of 8am-8pm. I never heard from anyone, and I called both the store and the Install Company, MTS Shutter & Blind (see attached photo). MTS answering machine indicated they were closed today. I called Lowes several times and the annoying automated phone answerer had me on hold and hung up on me. I regret considering giving them my business, since I had paid $45 for the measuring appointment. I should have gotten a clue of the quality of service when I had to wait half an hour for any associate to show up in the window covering department to see the products in person. We heard 3 pages requesting help in that department, and finally were helped by Juan after walking to the front of the store to see about getting my $45 refunded. Are they understaffed? What is going on? (Written at 8pm on August 8, 2026)

I prefer this Harbor frieght store over the other ones nearby. Mainly because there's more options…read moreof the same product. They have a lot of tools on display here and a lot of gardening tools.

Wide selection of tools this is like target for diyers! Cheap- high end tools are a plus sometimes…read morei dont want to spend 30+ dollars on a one time use tool so their low end brands get the job done for me! Highly recommend to anyone

So if you're getting lumber it's in the back and you load your car with it. There should be a few…read morepeople in the back on a busy day. When you're done with the wood, someone is usually watching you and they know when you're done usually. Or you can just let them know you're done and you want your form with the wood you got counted. Then you drive back out and park your car to pay inside. Then when you leave that parking lot, you give the guy in the shack your form and the receipt. Then he recounts your wood again. Then the little arm lifts up and you're out. You can rent a lot of tools inside but it's a bit expensive if you rent it for a long time. Might as well buy the tool and resell it on marketplace at that point. There's some drop in showers you can buy here. Also some sink options. There's a bathroom inside if you need to go.

They're very knowledgeable. I hadn't been there before. I didn't realize wood or lumbar yard is in…read moreback. You take 1st driveway on right on Crescent, off Johnson. Drive in back and tell Guys what you're looking for. You park right next to shelves of wood. Everyone was very helpful. I was given directions by clerk inside store. Then Employee walking into work, explained to me on his way in, that I needed to get in car, drive over to first driveway and then drive in back. 3 different Guys in back helped me. One even walked in front of my car to direct me from 2x2 wood in front to redwood 2x2. He was also one that directed me to other lumbar yard that does milling. You can't get that kind of attention and help at Big Box Stores! I need the board I'm replacing mitered on one end. They don't do that but directed me to, Builder's First Source. on Thompson l. They sell wood and do milling, so can cut it for me. But they're only open Monday to Sunday.

Service was great at the appliance department. Must have been slow because on the weekend no one…read moreis available to help. Selection was plentiful, found what we were looking for. Affordable price considering our economy right now. All in all was a wonderful trip to Home Depot.

I have a love/hate relationship with Home Depot. They have cheaper prices than Lowe's and other…read morehardware stores around, but a lot of times, it's not in stock. I hate navigating the aisles to find what I need. In truth, I'm the definition of the female stereotype when it comes to hardware stores and fixing things ("we just need to put a thingy over that thingy.") Typically, I go into the store only with my husband or friends. Otherwise, I'm looking immediately for someone to guide me to what I need. Usually, I go there to check out appliances and prices and find someone to make a copy of a key for me. Sometimes, I'm tagging along with my husband or friends to find things to fix the hole in the wall or some type of wood. Almost every time I come here to get someone to make a key, the person needs to be paged and takes forever to show up. Or if I ask a person for help, it's not in their section, and they have to page that person for help, which takes that person forever to show up. My favorite story about Home Depot is how they have custom-made doors you can buy. We wanted a fiberglass door, but our front door is smaller than average because the house was built in the 1950s. Well, they could not fulfill our custom-made request because they come in pre-made sizes. We had someone out to our home to measure and everything. They said they could do custom wood doors, but it's fiberglass or bust! Some termite is just waiting to sink its teeth into the wood! Where was I? Oh yeah. Suppose you see a lost-looking woman wandering around in Home Depot alone. In that case, I'm looking for my husband/friends or someone to tell me where I should go in extreme detail, cause I'm not exactly doing well in the directions department either.