I bought a Walmart Visa gift card for $300. and went to usebit 3 days later and it had a zero balance!!! It took a few days to show where the money went. The online web site said exactly $300 was transfered to the Hemit Walmart the very next morning sfter I bought it. Also the security numbers didn't mstch which it had been tampeted with. Walmarts manager day manager was so nice the first time she talked to me and then she became evil. I swear she was Satan's spawn. She said maybe I stold the money! WTH! Oh yeah I drove all the way to Hemet the very next morning after buying it at 11 o'clock at night in San Clemente! Why would I do that it would cost me that much in gas to get to Hemet . Plus the security numbers didn't match a number on the outside of the envelope the card comes in and a number that's on the inside on the card have to match they didn't. The employees told me that they had total card fraud several weeks before and that they had to take all the cards down so now it was happening to me and they said oh yeah the same thing happened to these other women a couple weeks ago . Walmart just doesn't want to pay the money. So I went and looked up Walmart gift cards complaints I couldn't believe it there's like 8 years worth of people that have gone through hell and lost lot more money than I have and I went through hell because of Green Dot the Visa company didn't want to give me my money back either it took me weeks and weeks and weeks of letters and fighting it was horrible. I just wanted to go on eBay and buy a few things. I wasn't going to let them take my money but you know what it's very rare that people get their money back when this happens to them and it happens to so many people. I think it's an inside job going on with Walmart employees possibly because like I told you exactly $300 was spent at a Walmart. The only reason I got my money back was because I know a lot about legalities and I knew just how to get to them and it worked hard to get a back most people give up and I wasn't sure I would but it did. The next issue with the store I have no problem with any nationality working at Walmart I don't have one bit of bad feelings towards any race working at Walmart but this is the thing when you have customer service people working on the floor and they can't speak English that's a problem. I walk up to ask them and ask do you know where this is where that is and they look at me and say no speak English. I can see if they're working back in the warehouse or whatever but if they're working in customer service they have to be able to talk to you. Next problem they're on break way too much and standing by shelves or a cart and acting like they're going to be putting stuff on the racks or something but they're just standing around talking three or four employees at a time. And it's frustrating when you can't find anybody and yet there's people everywhere that are working there but none of them can tell you anything because they don't speak English and they're busy talking to each other. Target is a whole different world it really is and I'm sorry to say that because I want to say good things about Walmart but I don't like this Walmart anymore. read more

I hate any of the stores because the employees are ignorant or stupid. Not one time have I ever met any employee there who actually liked their jobs. I even called before hand to make sure the product I desired was there and when I got there, no one can find it. If I could write the store is zero and all the others like it, I would. read more

Will avoid to go here at any cost. Worst customer service! Best bet is to go to target up the street

I am saddened to see people making fun of the customers in Walmart. Is this a reflection of society today or on Orange County? I want to believe it's not society. I have been shopping here for ten years and here my observations: The check out people are very nice. The returns department is understaffed but the people are great. The store could be cleaner and the isles wider. The folks in the pharmacy are super and helpful. Asking assistance from a floor person can be frustrating. I should never have to qualify myself but this time I will. I am a retired President and COO of a television broadcasting company who has lived in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Montecito Ca. I am thankful for the opportunities that I have had and I have never judged a person by the clothes on their back or the weight on their frame. read more

The guy from the garden department was very respectful, he helped me and my lady out with picking our Christmas tree out !

Such an awful experience. Long story short, I dropped off film to be developed and two weeks later they just don't know where it is. When I asked if it was lost, the man on the phone told me "No, we just can't find the numbers or your name or the film." He told me he would call the developers and call me back immediately, and three hours later I have no call. Whatever, I'll never go back, and I encourage everyone else to avoid the store as well (especially the photo center). read more

Walmart. If you're not shopping with them on the regular, you're probably going to need to at some point. When you do, get on down to south county. This one off Avenida del Pico in San Clemente is a surprisingly decent one. Except maybe try not to be there right before Christmas (agghhh.) But the entire rest of the year, they work their behinds off to keep stocked & organized, and I think San Clemente Walmart is representing the company quite proudly. Redbox inside. Also, they've got lots of good parking. Oh- excellent employee shout-out: there's a lovely lady on staff named Missy who definitely deserves your warmest hello, if you chance to meet her. We were shopping in housewares, and her fantastic personality made our day! She has a cute haircut & quirky glasses, and is a true people-person. I hope Walmart is treating you like the sparkling diamond you are, Missy. You are one of the standouts, your boss is lucky to have you. read more

First, it is Walmart, not Saks or Nordstrom. As far as making fun of people who shop or work there, at least keep your comments relevant. If those of you that have had poor customer service have ever spent as much time speaking to a manager or even spending the time you took to post your comments on this site to send an email to the Walmart corporation/district manager/store manager, perhaps something constructive could help resolve your issue. If taking a route as mentioned isn't a solution for you, at the very least, be a good example of a human being and be kind. read more

Considering this Wallyworld is in San Clemente I expected A LOT more. The outside is nice and pretty...the inside looked gutted. There is 'construction' going on all over inside-seemed a little off. I mean it's clearly a newer store so not sure why any of that was going on. We used the self checkout and the meds we bought required approval from the employee. She wasn't friendly, not rude either. On the up side, I finally know exactly where this WW is now. read more

This place has substandard customer service especially in the auto center I was standing around for 5 minutes waiting on customer service they only had one car in the bay and 4 people out there. read more

I like this Wal-Mart because its a supercenter. I usually do all my grocery shopping here and buy movies here if I'm not shipping for them online. Its always pretty well stocked and I have noticed the lines moving quicker since the Self Checkout Terminals were installed. Free WiFi too if you need it. read more

One-star downgrade. Save yourself the maddness and don't transfer prescriptions here via their website. Per the pharmacy, Walmart's online prescription transfer sucks. The say they never received my order, even though I received an email saying they did. Call instead. Why did I think this would work... it's Walmart! Shiza. read more

I don' think this place is to bad. The selection is not as good as some of the other walmarts, but I'm usually able to walk out with something. I will say that I don't think the staff is as friendly as it could be. Usually I don't bother asking any of the associates for help, since they either don't know where it is, tell me "it's not their section", or point me in the wrong direction. read more

I've never seen a worse walmart than the one here in San Clemente. Poorly designed in the inside and the produce here SUCKS. There's literally nothing. read more

Rude customer service on Black Friday. Major attitude from Hispanic woman. Would not call management for me. Ended up leaving without purchasing my supplies. read more

Horrible! This store is so slow no workers wanted to help us. We stood at a locked case for 20 minutes waiting for a worker to help us... way to welcome out of town guests! read more

this Wal Mart went way out of the way to save me the total cost of the engine battery in my Sprinter RV . The Auto center took the lead to find out if the old battery in my RV was still under warrantee ,even if I hadn't purchased it there. They found the serial number in their database and found that I had less than 10 days left on my warrantee , and honored it to the total allowed,witch was a complete battery swap out ,free install and no core charge. So I got a free new Maxx H8 battery witch is the biggest battery in their inventory,free install,and free discard of the old battery all for free. Their total explanation of the new battery information was very helpful,and now I have the understanding that on the new one ,I have 3 years ,free replacement,and 2more years of prorated discount after that. Thank You Wal Mart, for saving me the $200.00 replacement. read more

This walmart really was missing everything on the shelves. no whip cream, no bailey's, no heaters....i was staying at rv site and came here to pick some stuff up. Not much to pick up. smalllllllllllllllllll isles ...ehhh... read more

I normally hate going to Walmart, but I was repainting my dresser and didn't want to drive far for some paint. Howard in the paint section was beyond helpful and very knowledgable. I wouldn't give Walmart 5 stars, those are just for Howard! read more

At first I was concerned that this Wal-Mart would be in too affluent an area to live up to its namesake. As my passengers and I settled on a parking spot, a wave of relief washed over us. We witnessed what appeared to be a 'domestic incident' evolving between a young couple. As the young 'lady's' hands firmly struck the face of her [seemingly] significant other, everyone in our party was assured that indeed, we had arrived. Thank you Wal-Mart, for striving to maintain your reputation! =D read more

With the exception of a kind gentleman named Frank, the auto center personnel was a nightmare to do business with. As a vacationer on our family's first day of vacation, I arrived on the premises at around 1:45pm. The basic need was to get new tires. Thinking that this would not be a difficult process, I entrusted the auto center personnel to follow through. The service was extremely slow and highly frustrating. 5 HOURS LATER, I was finally able to drive away. Personal shout out to Frank for his insight, and old-school customer service. Don't waste your time here. read more

Visit the store on 6/30 , buying total $221.43 , first charge to my credit card "credit card did not read" , try the second time it's ok. Receipt show first charge "void" but when I received statement on my bank it's showed charge twice to my account the same amount. Called to the store for the last 3 wks and no one know what's going on an "can't do anything about it? read more

One of the cashiers, Maria is the worst most disrespectful employee I have ever met. She laughed at a customer who lost all of his stuff and wouldn't help him find it. Multiple customers have complained because she's such a rude person. She should be fired. read more

The prices deserve the 3 stars but this store lacks customer service and cleanliness. I feel gross when I walk in and lines are always long. People don't like their jobs at all read more

Worst Walmart ever! Employees are rude and never helpful. 3 people I know have had their credit card info stolen because of this Walmart. Worth the drive to go to a different Walmart. read more

I really want to try to give this place another chance but the past two times I've been here its been a disaster. The staff are beyond rude. I don't understand why it is so difficult to just simply tell us where something is, or if they don't know, simply say "I'm not sure". No loss from those words, but instead, making a huff and puff and "follow me" while they obviously don't want to be there, its just not a pleasant place. Opt for the online ordering. Make it easy and then maybe they'll start to cut some of the employees who do not care. read more

Walmart has always been a great store to find a little bit of everything your looking for... I am now finding more grocery items at the san clemente store since they have done their remodel and this is a plus for me :) Also, there is always friendly people to greet you as you enter the store and help can be found very easily.. read more

If you want to get a watch battery changed at this location look else were. The lady working there said I can't change it you do it?! Like really when I called the rep said we would be able to change it for you. She was so lazy, unhelpful, and rude and looked like she rather be at home. When I asked her can she call someone who would do it she gave me a mean look and said no one else can change watch batteries! She should be fired or put in the back where she is away from customer service!! Great store horrible employee. read more

I went in with my husband to buy a few things, we had separate tabs. He went to buy a can of tobacco chew, and they demanded my I.D. as well! I am over the legal age, and we were NOT checking out together. The lady was extremely rude about it. Apparently, Walmart has their own tobacco policy. However, as for them stating that your entire group must present an I.D. to purchase alcohol/tobacco, not only are they infringing upon the rights of US citizens but it is against the law. According to The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, "This act prohibits any entity receiving federal fund from discriminating based on age. The law is primarily designed to ensure that individuals are not denied access to programs and activities supported by federal money based on their age. The U.S. Department of Labor's Civil Rights Center enforces the act's provisions. When an individual believes someone has violated the act, that person can bring a suit in U.S. district court. This will result in a judicial review. If the judge rules in favor of the plaintiff, the federal government administrative office is required to cover the cost of the plaintiff's attorney fees and any compensation established by a judge." Read more: Federal Age Discrimination Laws | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7337433_federal-age-discrimination-laws.html# ixzz1xcHLqjMa According to CNN Money, Wal-Mart has received at least $1 billion in government subsidies to aid in the retailer's expansion. More information visit http://www.courts.state.co.us So Wal-Mart receives federal funding which means they are included in The Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Meaning that either Wal-Mart needs to card EVERY individual regardless of age (babies, toddlers, children, pre-teens, teenagers, adults, and seniors, which is impossible because minors rarely have I.D.'s) or change their ridiculous policy which in no way is helping them accomplish anything expect for making lots of customers very angry. This is BS and rude, especially when we are not even checking out together. PS The manager tried to tell me that this was a "New Federal Law". LIAR!! read more

let me make something clear before i write this review: i HATE wal-mart. i have been into several of them in desperate occasions and have always left either angry or dissatisfied. the only reason that i honor this wal-mart with more than one star is for the wrong reason, but i'm doing it anyway! (bwa ha ha ha!) the reason for that is that i had a conversation with a VERY good looking girl in there which has nothing to do with wal-mart or this review since she didn't work there, and she didn't do anything that would make me interact with the store at all....in fact, i don't think this is even a review about wal-mart, this is a review about the hot girl, in which case, i should give it a 5-star review....but i'll leave it at two stars because it is actually for wal-mart and i am feeling generous.....not sure what about...but i am.... read more

The store is messy and the check out lines can take forever, but it's a Walmart.. what'd you expect??

Ok, this Walmart is ok, not great but ok. My review is mainly for the way I was treated by the door person today when I was done checking out. I had purchased about 100$ worth of random things. I told the cashier that I had water on the bottom (had my toddler and baby in cart amongst other things) she said not to pick it up that she would come around and scan it. Well she must have forgotten, I didn't notice because I had to bag all of my purchases and keep an eye on my kids. The door lady stopped me and took a while looking at my receipt causing a long line behind me. She said I didn't pay for the water so I told her that I thought the cashier had scanned it and that it was no problem I could pay for it. She went trough my receipt a few more times all the while letting people with full carts pass without even glancing at them. She then notified the self check out person and personally walked me to self check out. She watched me put my card information in and tried to keep my receipt. I told her that I wanted it and took it so she tried to have the self check out girl print another one. When I asked her why she needed it she simply said it's ok and waved me off. I heard the other girl tell her she didn't think she could print another one and also wasn't sure why she needed it. Sorry this is so long and I'm not usually one to write bad reviews, I worked in retail before so I know how it is but I feel this lady went out of her way to harass me. Still not really sure why, it was an honest mistake and not even one on my part. Have never ever been treated this way in a store and was extremely embarrassed. read more

I know what to expect when I go to Walmart. Today's experience was waiting in the Customer service line for 30+mins with only one person behind the counter and the line going into subway. After about 20mins into my wait, they finally put a second person behind the counter. The associate looked as if they just rolled out of bed and didn't even put comb through their hair and complained about how they didn't want to work at Customer Service and deal with customers. (You work in retail. That's your job!!) The supervisor was standing next to her (with 2 big studs in her cheeks. Really!!) and said nothing. As, a customer this is so off putting. I have been a retail manager for many years. They have no professionalism of any kind. This is Walmart's own fault what kind of employees do you expect to get for only $9 an hour. You can make more money flipping burgers at McDonald's. read more

Shopping here to save money on some of the medicines I take...I bought an item that can be sold over-the-counter, which I always have filled on prescription. The item sells for $54.00 over-the-counter and when filled as a prescription, it costs $59.00. When I asked the pharmacist why this happens, I was told there is a $5.00 "fill charge," which I have never ever been charged at any other pharmacy when buying this same item for over 40 years? Really??? read more

Thank You Walmart for hiring Susan! She had a smile when I went to the Pick Up Center, which is So Busy during the Christmas Season! She was very Professional and very efficient. She had my 4 different orders ready for me before I even arrived. She represents what you would want all Walmart Associated to be. read more

What can I say, it's a Walmart. Everything that you love and hate about Walmart you will find here. I'm in a generous mood tonight so I gave them three stars because it is a typical Walmart No better and no worse. If you are looking for the complete Walmart experience, this is the place for you. read more

I needed some picture prints ASAP, and was already frustrated that Target up the street lost my order from Shutterfly. The older gentleman working the photo center was beyond helpful and provided amazing customer service. I walked around the store, picked up a few items , and my prints were ready on time, during the busy Holiday season, I was pleasantly happy with this WalMart phot center. read more

Store well organized, helpful staff pleasant, but cashiers all rude, bored and speak very little English. Thus bugs me everywhere, not just at WALMART. read more

I called this Wal-Mart to locate a product that was not at my local Wal-Mart. First of all, the Wal-Mart.com "told" me it was not at my local Wal-Mart, and stated it was at this one... Wal-Mart.com was right! Called this store, they were fast and friendly -- and quickly verified the product and it's availability. So far, so good for this Wal-Mart. I am very tough on Wal-Mart because I've been a customer for about 30 years and I know folks in the Senior Management (both locally and corporate). I can tell you first hand Wal-Mart is quite serious about it's brand and the customer service etc... If you have a real compliant, you should make every effort to let the Store Manager know, then the Marketing Manager... If these folks can't help, reply to my post and I'll get you some contacts. read more

There customer service is very unprofessional,i bought my brother a toy from christmas and when i got home it was obvious to realize that it was already used and returned by someone else becuase it didnt work,wow walmart ,way to put it back on the fucken shelves after knowing it doesnt work,and their customer service is just amazing,how i once tried cashing a check and it clearly said 3 dollars for checks under 300 and the girl tried charging me 9??its not the money im concerned about its the fucken principle of it .Fuck walmart. read more