Easy store- convenient- but they surprisingly don't price match to their own website. If you are buying something from here I recommend ordering from online and picking up in store as prices vary and are more in store. I bought a toilet seat cover and it is broken. They sold me a defective product and since I opened it, per their policy, I can not return it, even though they sold me a defective product. I have to now dispute this with my credit card. read more

Hammer & Nails Ace Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service. Lots of product for our home projects. Friendly and knowledgeable staff ready with advice and help.

Great Customer Service! Everyone is knowledgeable, friendly, and professional with me- they listen to what I need. I always get what works for what I'm doing and I basically don't have a lot of hardware skills. They treat me respectfully AndI appreciate it..Thank you to all the staff- you're great! read more

This is my neighborhood Ace and I've been able to go a few times and find what I've been looking for. The staff is very helpful even though the shop itself is small, they're able to help you find what you're looking for. read more

Honestly, I can't say I have ever had a bad experience at an Ace Hardware, but I wanted to give this one a shoutout in particular because they have one thing really going for them. They have a huge selection of hard-to-find items like fasteners that usually I can only get at Home Depot. I'm not sure how they do that since they're the same size as every other Ace basically, but they must have a good manager that keeps them stocked in the more obscure stuff. read more

Amazing customer service thanks Mike Erica and Rich for all your help and saving the day for us here at Koi Wellbeing.

Hammer & Nails has been around for decades, and was once a couple of blocks from my house, which for a while, I hosted on VRBO, so having them so handy was a Godsend. They have persisted even when the large apartment building all the way to the street front blocked their visibility. They have the best prices for the quantity for propane tank refills, and as another customer mentioned, do great work at a very reasonable price of repairing screens as well as the frames. Knowledgable, helpful, reasonably priced, locally owned, lots of winning combinations at play. read more

Came in for a wrench and I was lucky to have Dillon help me find the perfect one! He was extremely helpful and professional. He showed me how to properly use the wrench which was awesome. He went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied and helped me solve me problem. I will definitely recommend coming to this shop of all you tool needs all the staff I interacted with was friendly. Great job Dillon you really made my day! read more

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. On two recent trips, staff guided me with what I needed, thought I needed, and didn't need. There was no up-sale, in fact, one staffer talked me into a cheaper tool because it works better, and it did. 100% satisfied. read more

So thankful for these folks! Not only is it so nice to have a local hardware store within walking distance but it's amazing to have a local hardware store full of folks always willing to lend a hand or give advice. Ron is always present and helpful but everyone else (wish I asked for names!) is just as kind. We appreciate you guys and having you as neighbors​! read more

Ace Hardware Hammer and Nails reinvented the idea of customer service. I have taken many difficult problems to employees only to have them solved. As a woman living in the neighbourhood, this help goes a long way. read more

They stocked a hard to find slow setting wall repair plaster - drove down from Escondido - great on the phone and great in person... Wish I could afford to live in La Jolla and have them local... read more

The staff were helpful, no one seemed very knowledgeable however (i.e. not knowing different nail names, or what would be appropriate for my project). I bought some wood there and needed it cut (because how many of us own electric saws at home). As the gentleman was cutting my boards a higher up came by to say, "we don't cut boards, even if they are for a cute girl." Needless to say WTF, you don't cut boards?? And secondly, I think there is a more appropriate way to say this while in my company. Now I'm stuck with boards that are half cut, which I can't do anything with. I will be going to Home Depot next time, where they will gladly cut the boards for you with just a small additional fee. And the staff seems to be better informed. read more

Walking distant from my home. Staffs was very friendly and quick service. There was parking lot in front of store. It's good to know. read more

This place is awesome. I went in needing supplies and instruction on how to use what I was buying. They helped me troubleshoot and were very patient in explaining exactly what I needed to do solve my problem. They didn't try to oversell me things I didn't need. I left with basic materials and came home and solved my issue within 5 minutes. I think the thing I appreciated the most is that I"m an older woman and they didn't act like any of my questions were stupid. This is what makes a business great. read more

Outstanding locally owned franchise. Manager and assistant manager both long term employees. One or the other of them is always there as is the owner quite frequently. Excellent stock and knowledgeable service and advise. I moved away and l really miss them as the nearest hardware store to me now is a True Value that is terrible at service and has ridiculously high prices because they figure they have a lock on he locals. I now drive 20 miles further in the opposite direction for hardware. I still drop in to see the staff at Hammer and Nails when I am in Pacific Beach and am greeted very warmly. BTW as Hammer & Nails the store has been there for over 50 years in the same family. read more

I've been coming to this little hardware store for the last 29 years. The same guys are working there. And they've always been helpful. Even though this place is more expensive than Home Depot, I like to come here when I don't need to go to Home Depot because I really like it and I really like the people that work there. It's remarkable the amount of items this little store has. They do something that most hardware stores do not do, they repair screens and I've used them a few times and they always do a perfect job. read more

Very knowledgeable staff with excellent customer service. A real plus for the neighborhood!

Working and living in the area, I've gone to Hammer & Nail for a number of things, from small stuff like zip ties to more substantial plumbing material. Also, I've dealt with a few different people in there, and they've all been very helpful. It's not a huge store, so if you're looking to do a very large project or have a wide selection of tools, Hammer & Nail may not be the place to go. But if you're looking for a moderate selection and good service (and willing to pay a little bit more, perhaps), try it out. What actually reminded me to write this review is the pair of Ace leather working gloves that I bought there about a year ago. They were the cheapest ones they had in terms of price, but one of the guys there recommended em. I've used them a LOT since last summer, and they're still in really good shape. Not a huge deal, I suppose, but just another reason for me to throw a 5-star rating their way. Thanks guys. read more

Great, little neighborhood hardware store! The staff are really helpful and friendly. I got a few copies of my house key made here and they didn't work :( I took them back to Hammer and Nails and they gave me my money back. Basically, my locks are so old that the keys are kind of rare. They ended up recommending a local place for me to get my keys made in PB. My husband has been happy with the tools he's purchased from here. The only downside is since it's a small store, they have a limited selection of items at times. However, they generally have what you need - it just may not be the brand you are looking for. We are very happy to have them down the road from us! read more

Very surprised to find this little hardware store walking distance to my apartment. They have a pretty good selection and the guy working there knew exactly what I was talking about. I'm used to going to giant hardware stores so it was nice to be in a place that wasn't a giant warehouse. For such a small place they had a lot of stuff and they were also able to make key copies and match paint. I haven't bought my new car yet but I noticed there was plenty of parking. read more

Always helpful. Love that they have chicken wirer they will cut me to size and the verity of Gage's they have in stock. The staff have helped me over the last 10 years knowing them and just want to take a moment to say thank you for being my go to hard ware store.. Any questions dumb or advanced you answer without making me feel less then. read more

The staff is so helpful and grateful for your business...a true neighborhood shop! It amazes me how many items they have for my emergency needs from bathroom stuff, to cleaning supplies, to bulbs, to wires and nails, just everything...they usually have it and if they don't, they will direct you to the right shop! Reasonable prices too. I was shocked. I'll continue to buy from them. read more

I would absolutely have given this place 5 stars if it wasn't for a pickup truck and trailer that completely blocked all the parking the parking spots in front.. When I finally found a space I walked into the store and told informed the guy behind the counter that "whoever parked like that was an asshole" he and the guy who parked it there were lolo at me.. Then the when paying the dude said"well..I can see both sides of this" HELLO!! read more

If I could give this store six stars, I would. I have gone there for many years, buying all kinds of odds and ends for my home. The staff is always so helpful. It doesn't matter if I am buying a 10-cent screw or $50 worth of halogen lights...they give me courteous, competent service either way. Kudos to these guys! Set your clock back, because this is the way that service used to be in the U.S. read more

I come in for random, small things now and then. I've thus far encountered knowledgeable and friendly workers who help me get what I need quickly. read more

Extremely helpful staff without all the, "how's your family talk." Their sliding door and window screen work is professional. I have been a customer for 12 years. Way better than running around a Home Depot for a good array of tools, some lumber, paint and more. read more

Great service and a knowledgeable staff. Exactly what I'd want out of a neighborhood hardware store.

I stopped in to get a new car key cut and these guys made it seem like I was just waiting there hanging out with friends. A super cool crew! While waiting another guy came through and needed a few screws for something and they just gave them to him. I would drive out of my way to give these locals my business! read more

I love Hammer & Nails. I've been in many, many times in the past (they sell just about anything you may be looking for, no joke), but this past weekend was the first time I went into the hardware store to actually buy things that a hardware store is known for selling: we took on our first home project - paint. The guy mixed up our paint quickly and perfectly, and suggested all the tools and supplies we would need, and I appreciated that he did so based on the size of the area we were painting and not price. I totally agree w/ Mary M; we had to go back in 2 more times for additional supplies, but oh how forever thankful are we that we didn't have to schlep all the way out Home Depot or Lowes. read more

I flip homes, spent money here, I went in Sunday 8.4.13, the white hair guy see me and ask me can help you, than see a guy behind me and says let me ring this customer first, than another gets behind and starts ringing him up, what happen to first come, first serve. I will tell all my subs not to purchase anymore materials from there ever again read more

I go here on a regular basis to get everything from tools, bug killer, brooms, deadbolts, pipe fittings and to have screens repaired. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

great store with very helpful staff. They know their stuff and will quickly help you figure out a good solution to whatever you're trying make/fix. One trip here will instill the value of having a small local hardware store. read more

We just bought a "surf hut" next door. I like living next door to the cutest hardware store! They have everything . Staff is always helpful.

I needed an ignition key blank (with resistor chip) copied off an original key. No programming involved. I provided the blank. The Grand Av ACE store quoted me $69. No confusion over the task. I explained it twice and got a second opinion from the manager. $69 take it or leave it. I got the key copied at HAMMER AND NAILS ACE hardware on Turquoise Av in PB. Cost less than $3.00 ... just as they told me over the phone. FAST COURTEOUS HONEST FRIENDLY Lucky we are in PB to have a choice. I'm sorry I appeared so stupid to the Grand Av guys. I'm never going back. As in never! BTW: The job took less than one minute and the new key worked first time and every time thereafter. read more

I've used this store for years and find the people to be friendly and helpful. I'm also often surprised to find things there when I thought I'd have to go to Home Depot. Great place to get screens fixed or made, too. read more

Mike was incredibly helpful. I was trying to match a color of paint to a wall in my house and he spent a great deal of time helping me. When I came back because the color was off he spent a lot of time with me again, and then didn't charge me for the new paint (even though it was my fault for buying the wrong one first!) read more

They will do whatever it takes to help you find exactly what you need, even if you're only getting a small purchase. Only 4 stars because they are a pretty small store and don't have some things that you might find at a larger ACE store. On the other hand, with ACE you can order online and pick up at your neighborhood store, so this really doesn't present much of a problem. read more

Been to Hammer and Nails on Turquoise a bunch lately as we do some renovations...wonderful, friendly, people . . . we tried to match paint for 45 minutes, they mixed a gallon, no match, no need to buy it either--who does that? Needed an obscure little bulb . . not one, but two employees went off to help me. Found it. Three keys made...all worked. Bottom line...my little trips in to see these folks doesn't help their bottom line all that much...but they treated me, every time, like it was the "sale of the week." Go visit them! read more

Great little hardware store, they always have what I need, and the prices are surprisingly comparable to larger stores. The employees are helpful, friendly, and you can tell they all enjoy being there. Highly recommended. read more