I have tried to give Ace my business 3 times. Today was my final attempt. I called earlier to see if they had a poly tub wheelbarrow and was told they did. I ask if it were put together and was told it wasn't but they would be happy to do that. I offered to pay for it over the phone but was told they don't do that. I asked how long it would take to put it together and was told 1/2 an hour. I arrived 40 minutes later to be told that they just sold it. I called them a bit ago to talk to a manager about the situation and he talked over me everytime I tried to find out what happened. I'm all done with Ace Hardware. 3rd time is NOT a charm... read more

So I liked this service. They guy from store if I correct remember his name is Genu his very friendly and professional. Come to my car for checking scrull size 4 times to find for my kayak, best option. So I really like it. read more

Oceanside Ace Hardware - Hardware Stores Near Me - Oceanside, California

I ordered several screens and it took weeks longer than they said. I kept calling asking when they would be ready and no one in the store had a clue as to where my screens were. Apparently the screen maker is only in the store 1 day a week. The person who took the order did not measure 2 of my old screens properly. The width was 3/4 " short. Another screen for the bathroom was incorrectly measured as well. It was to be rectangle but was square when I picked it up. I even brought the old frames in for the correct measurement. I should have checked the order but assumed he knew what he was doing. Never assume anything. I will not shop there again. read more

It's a good thing we have a hardware store around the neighborhood again. I always choose local before having to drive farther, but they need to focus on ordering products that pertain to the older houses around the community it sits in. Overall I am glad and the service is great! Thanks for choosing our community to park yourself in! I'll definitely continue to shop their, see y'all soon! Rudy read more

Was looking for 3 unrelated items. Ruben helped us and knew exactly what we needed and where it was located. Quick, friendly and got everything I came for. So much better than Home Depot. Thank you!!! read more

I've come to this store a couple times for a few reasons: close to home; help out a smaller hardware store and nostalgia (I used to work in one a long time ago). However, today I went to buy paint and that side of the store was a desert. I got the materials I needed and even after asking for help with the paint, no one came. I waited, waved my arms, nothing. If I had jumped behind the counter and mixed my own paint, I would have gotten attention much faster even though I know how to do it. I'll drive longer and deal with the crowds at bigger hardware stores, but as a former Ace Hardware store employee, I expect them to live up to their slogan. It's what I was expected to do. read more

What a difference! I went out of my way to find this Ace Hardware because I'd heard they carried a good selection of Traeger wood pellets. They did not disappoint and had an incredible variety. As pleased as I was to find exactly what I wanted, I was also introduced to all the reasons why I should visit this store going forward as opposed to the big box, mega stores where I did most of my shopping in the past. The staff at Ace is so friendly and knowledgeable. I really felt appreciated as a customer, I good feeling that I'm pretty sure I've never experienced at Lowe's or Home Depot. Where this Ace location is not the most convenient to my home, I definitely will make it a point drive the extra couple of miles out of my way for future hardware purchases. read more

Typical tourist town ,micro store ,overpriced Old stuff that is not to usefull. No marine grade hardware. Never have what is advertised, but maybe one like it for twice as much West marine 1 mile away ,good boat supplies read more

Good guys running the shop. Know their stuff and have always been helpful. If they don't have it they'll find it for you.

I love this store. Far away from me but the service is impeccable and love the variety of products. I would 1000x over rather but something here than the huge box stores. Wish there were more ace hardwares around read more

This is a classic hardware store with loose and boxed hardware (screws, bolts, etc...) and just about anything you need for home projects. Everyone is super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. I've also checked many prices against a big box store and prices compare very favorably. Common Oceanside, shop locally - locally owned and managed (and well managed)! read more

Hands down the best hardware store ever! The staff are so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They always have what we need, from paint to plumbing to irrigation to power tools and everything else. Such a better experience than the big box stores. One time I needed a key made that HD couldn't get right after many attempts. The staff at Ace quickly identified the right blank and made new keys that work great. Their staff really know their stuff and provide great recommendations for how to address a problem. They go out of their way to explain options and how to address specific issues, which I really appreciate. Also love the wide array of gifts, decor, bbq's, beach gear, etc. They clearly pay attention to detail, quality, and service. Everything is top notch! Thank you for running such a good business and providing a great resource to the area! read more

Great customer service! Friendly, inviting atmosphere! Staff is very helpful, & give you lots of good information to help you find what you need! read more

Love this place ! Went here for the first time today and this store is a hidden gem! The managers are so friendly and outgoing , patient with all questions and helpful getting everything I needed ... I even loved the music station they have in here and the whole vibe ... definitely will be back ! read more

I have been to this store on 10 plus occasions. They are exactly what I expect out of a small hardware store. They don't have everything but they do have a good selection of basic home improvement stuff. Customer serious is courteous and not over bearing. read more

Ace hardware has what you need and more. The staff are friendly and personable. They go above and beyond to help you find what you're looking for. One of the employees David was especially helpful. I highly recommend Ace and will definitely go back there! read more

I got berated by the store Owner's mother after parking their parking lot. It's 8:30am in the morning and I have to make my usual delivery to a building that shares the Ace Hardware parking lot. The entire lot is empty so I park in the spot closet to the building I'm supposed to deliver to. I make deliveries here regularly so I think nothing of it. After meeting with my customer, we both walk out to unload his package. I find a woman in a minivan in parked behind my truck. The customer explains that this is "her" spot. I look around and see no sign. I move my truck spot next to it and begin unloading the package. I figure maybe this is his boss so again think nothing of it. It's not until the woman exits her vehicle and begins berating us about parking in this lot. She threatens to have my vehicle towed unless I move it. I look around at the LITERALLY EMPTY parking lot and I am dumbfounded! It's 830 in the morning and this woman believed the best way to start the day is to have a power trip about a damn parking spot. After she scolds us like children, she smugly walks off. I found out from my customer that she is the Owner's mother and they own the lot. I went and talked the manager about it and at least he was cool. The staff inside seemed like chill people. Being a land owner or business owner does not give you the right to act like complete and utter rude, jerk. I work at automotive repair facility and we regularly shop at this location for smaller tools and knick knacks. We will be taking our business elsewhere and I will be encouraging others to do the same. read more

My husband and I went there to get toilet flapper and Gene showed us exactly where it was and the type that we should get. Also asked Gene about garbage disposal that we were having problems with and he gave us an old technique to fix it and it worked! Thank God for people like Gene who tries to help out and saved us money as well. Will come back for future needs for sure! read more

We went into buy a mailbox lock. We were greeted right away and personally shown the selection of locks available. We were able to make our purchase without waiting. We wish we had more of a need to patronize this store as the service is amazing! read more

I go way out of my way to shop at this store, I want to support small businesses. All of the men who work there have always been helpful and nice. So I come back. But today I had to buy a garden hose, and I had 3 small clamps I had bought about a month ago that I needed to return. Since it's out of my way to go there, I had left them in my car in case I was in the area. So I walked in with the clamps and waited at the door for the woman at the register to notice I was bringing in a return. She finally looked my way and I told her I was bringing in a return but that I needed something else. She asked if I had the receipt and I said no, but I just needed an exchange. She asked me it I was a member of their rewards program and I said I didn't think so because I rarely join those, I don't like all the emails it generates. I left them with her and went to get my garden hose. When I got back she asked me for my phone number and it didn't come up. I asked if she could just give me a credit (they were about $3 each) towards my new purchase ($37). She said no. I told her that I was disappointed, that the return policy at Home Depot and Lowe's is more flexible, but that I shop at Ace to support small businesses. I told her that I was sure I bought them there, she could go look, or I could bring her another one, I knew exactly where they were. I asked if she could use my ATM card to find the purchase, but it didn't come up. I must have paid cash since it was a small purchase. My rating is low here not so much because of their policy (even though they should give credits on items that are clearly part of their inventory), but because she was a total bitch about it. She never smiled, she wasn't helpful, didn't suggest options, spoke down to me and acted like I was a problem. She shoved the clamps back at me, asked if I wanted the hose and I said yes. She rang it up, stopped and asked if I wanted to sign up for their rewards program. I said NO, I won't be back. I'm sad and disappointed because all the gentlemen who work there are really nice and I feel confident that they would have been NICE about it, or would have bent the policy to return the clamps. That woman has to go. She has ruined the homey feel and is just not a people person. read more

Great store here in O'side. They had everything I needed for my trip out to the west coast. Great prices, knowledgeable friendly helpful staff and a huge shout out to Corey the expert that helped me. This guy definitely is the heartbeat of the Ace Hardware of Oceanside. Promote this man immediately!!! read more

Another great trip to the O'Side ACE! They are always super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Great store that has everything I need for quick projects around the house. Today, I ran in to get some epoxy putty to fix a leak in my shower drain. The super helpful lady showed me exactly where it was and I was in and out in 2-3 minutes. Can't say that about most large home improvement stores. Keep up the great service. O'Side ACE is my new go-to store. read more

This is a great place to get anything, or help finding anything. I really mean anything. Bike parts..fasteners..electric..plumbing..any hardware.... stuff you didn't even know you needed..and key fob batteries(and they had tools to install it!). I like all the hardware stores (hdepot..Lowes..) but Ace is more fun old- school local hware with helpful people to talk about projects and trucks ...plus it is really convienient... Support local-small biz! read more

We're so happy that this store opened! I always dreaded having to run to Home Depot just for one can of spray paint, nails, etc. Now I can walk a few short minutes and grab what I need when something comes up. Great selection, they literally have a little bit of everything from hardware to cookware. Very friendly and helpful staff. They mix paint which is another huge plus for me. Perfect addition to the Coastal Oceanside area! read more

Just had my first opportunity to patronize this place. I'll be back! They color-matched some touch up paint for me and while I waited I found everything else I needed for a few projects around the house. I was in and out in 15 minutes. Courteous and helpful staff, reasonable prices. Great addition to our neighborhood. read more

I come here regularly. I often need bolts/ nuts and don't know the exact size or thread. They are helpful and awesome about letting me try them out. Favorite place to buy stuff. read more

Really nice store, great staff, and great location. Glad they opened another Ace hardware in Oceanside after the last one closed.

Super Clean and easy to find what you need. The staff is helpful and friendly! I've enjoyed my trips to this convenient location.

Super friendly and knowledgable staff. Love this local Ace Hardware!

Great Ace, staff was knowledgeable and helped me get what I needed. They also repair screens and make keys. I'll definitely be back!

Super clean and everyone was very nice and helpful. They really took their time educating me and helping me find what I needed

Very disappointed with my experience here. I came in to get 1 gallon of paint to finish painting a room in my home. I showed the woman the paint I had been using & she proceeded to mix up my gallon... she then let me know that they didn't have the Benjamin Moore paint that I had been using, so she was giving me a different brand. I was a little confused and in hindsight wish I would have spoken up more. She assured me that it's like "McDonald's and Burger King" and that "it's the exact same thing". Once I got home my Dad and I compared the paints and they were indeed NOT the same. Also, the paint that I had been using was $55 a gallon, this new paint the woman sold me was $30 a gallon. Definitely not the same quality or finish. Of course there's a neon sticker on the paint can stating 'non-refundable and non-exchangeable'. I will never visit this Ace Hardware again, very disappointed in this woman taking advantage of my lack of knowledge in the area- just for her to make her sale. She could have referred me to the Ace Hardware in Carlsbad that carries the paint I needed. read more