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Harbor Freight Tools
277 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States
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Harbor Freight Tools
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Ev
Review №1

Their reputation for cheap is well known, but cheap doesnt mean low quality! Harbor Freight has really good useful stuff, most of it priced far below other places. I usually find something I didnt even realize I needed on every visit!

Lo
Review №2

Always great service, selection and prices for the home fixer upper or contractor!

Su
Review №3

Great store and great prices on everything. Staff was A+, very helpful. Following Covid19 face masks required before on entering. Cathy one of the clerks was very helpful helping me find much needed items for my home. Will definitely be back! 😁

Ta
Review №4

I dont care, I also love this place. Lots of gadgets and Good prices. Best place to shop.

Ch
Review №5

This a a well staffed and kept store

Ch
Review №6

Quality has improved tremendously over the years love this place now

Li
Review №7

Lots of bargains. Some interesting finds.

Ur
Review №8

When card readers go on the fritz Patti is awesome! She knows how to keep things rolling.

Pa
Review №9

Complete tool selection. Something for everyone.

Co
Review №10

Friendly staff, good customer service. Awesome prices, I love harbor freight!

Li
Review №11

Great place to buy tools and other stuff you need to do a repair. Great service!

Je
Review №12

Perfect size bins for my US General rolling tool chest.

Je
Review №13

Looking for a 5+ hp power washer. Found a 6.5 hp at Harbor Freight on sale for $350. Excellent, friendly service.

Ro
Review №14

Small, limited but good enough for my needs

Ru
Review №15

Best all around tools for home and work, wide selection and great prices.

Re
Review №16

Went in there today to get a couple of things. The place was busy. But not that busy. No one was welcoming or helpful at all. We found what we were looking for. And had a coupon to use. We didn’t understand the coupon apparently. Because it said 30% off. But I’m fine print it says 30% off of up to $10. And 30%off up to $20. So we bought a $60 item and a couple cheap items. They took the 30% off the cheapest item we had which was $3.99. I questioned the cashier about that. So he called over the manager. She instantly was so rude! And said nope. It’s only for a $10 item or a $20 item. So then we asked if they could use the coupon for 30% off of the other item which was $13.99. The guy laughed rang us up. The manager got too busy to help further. And so with our coupon they saved us a whole 0.90!They were rude! And made my husband angry. This was the first time in this local store as were new here from another area. And I can promise you this was the last time I will EVER do business there again. Ever.

La
Review №17

Always a pleasure.Grown mans candy store.

Kr
Review №18

Great selection of tools and workshop items. Employees were very helpful. If you cant afford the pricey name brand tools, try here...the cost is much lower and you will buy something that will last a few years.

Mi
Review №19

Lots of useful stuff here. The gentleman who was at the register was awesome. Very knowledgeable and exceeningly helpful.

Co
Review №20

Stay away at all cost, this place has great deals on tools and supplies. Whered my money go? Oh thats right I got lost in a Harbor Freight... psst, always Google 20 percent off coupon harbor freight before you go in and there is always an updated 20 percent off coupon somewhere in the internets...

St
Review №21

Many tools at an affordable price. Customer service needs help. One male checker makes my day!

Do
Review №22

This without a doubt the best tool store, for car mechanics, home mechanics . You name it, theyve got it! My new favorite tool store !!!!!

Se
Review №23

Its a Harbor Freight. You know what to expect. Store is nice and clean though, and the associates are helpful.

Ma
Review №24

Great new tools at good prices. Some stuff isnt as competitive, but with coupons it makes it worth your while. Good service at this store too!

Mr
Review №25

Its harbor freight, if you need an inexpensive tool this be your spot! Not much more you can say, the lady I delt with was a bit rude but meh. W/e it be what it be.

Me
Review №26

They have a big selection at good prices

Ch
Review №27

Great prices, friendly staff.

Di
Review №28

Favorite toy store.

Bo
Review №29

Love these kinds of stores and it’s across the street from the dispensary “Megan’s”

Br
Review №30

Nice got what I came for!

Ja
Review №31

Great employees and clean store

Mi
Review №32

COVID guidelines are barely enforced. Selection is very good; however, the 20% off coupon is not good on anything of real value. Its only good on the smaller things.

Ro
Review №33

Good enough tools to get many jobs done without breaking the bank.. Employees could use some bonuses for good performance, maybe they would step up their game.

Mi
Review №34

Finally, NITRIAL GLOVES IN STOCK!!! Thanks Harbor freight for getting them back in.

Ma
Review №35

Ive had helpful staff at this store in the past but their team was exceptional on my last visit. Thanks

Ly
Review №36

They try very hard to see that you get what you need but as with most businesses during this covid pandemic a lot of empty shelves limited to what little they have shipped to them doing their best though good place good people

Ch
Review №37

Very friendly and helpful staff! Store is clean and well stocked. Impossible to leave without a cart full of stuff! I always just roll down the aisles and see what I need because the prices are so great. Quite the tool Haven!

Ba
Review №38

The quality of tools is getting better overall i recommend this store.

Ka
Review №39

I had an absolute blast at this harbor freight. The employees were knowledgeable and knew the store like the back of their hand. Checking out was fun, everyone had a great sense of humor. Fantastic customer service.

jo
Review №40

Awesome, Place low prices always have discounts you can get the same items that you would get at our big hardware store for a whole lot cheaper. And their customer service is great. Thanks Harbor Freight.

Ta
Review №41

Love This place! Love my free gift and my 20% off coupons. I can spend hours in this store. I love that they have mini size to I need. I got my little mighty mite table saw and my mini vise and mini grinder/buffer there and they are perfect size and work awesome. None of them are bigger than a toaster. Perfect for what I need them for to do do my crafts, woodwork, lapidary, or repairs around the house. Im a member so I get special deals which has already payed for its self. My only complaint would be to have the staff ask if you need some help a little more often. I stood in the isle trying to figure out prices cause things were in the wrong spot but other than that no complaints. Oh and they back their tools up so thats always good to keep in mind.

Le
Review №42

Its Harbor freightight, Im sure I can afford to break the first tool

Ch
Review №43

Good tools, great prices. I bought a starter set of screwdriver bits, pliers, socket bits, a couple ratchet drivers and a couple small pipe wrenches with a bag for under $60.

Je
Review №44

Great, as usual. When in nead of a decent tool for the job at hand the price is right

Ch
Review №45

Staff was very friendly and helpful. 👍

Br
Review №46

Customer service was awesome very clean place they seem to be staying on top of things Good prices for a harbor freight

Bo
Review №47

Im a loyal regular, like many folks Im sure.

A.
Review №48

They never carry what you need and employees can be pretty insulting at times.

Mi
Review №49

Everything is cheap. I use this store like I hope most people do, a place to buy a one time use item or tool. I wouldnt trust the sockets in an impact gun, the screw drivers dont like Phillips screws, the wrenches arent good steel and not true sizes. If you want a good power tool go to a real store, next best is Ace or Lowes, I do slump and buy home Depot tools once in a while.

Tr
Review №50

Great deals!

Ja
Review №51

Your typical harbor freight tools chain store. Staff is hit and miss as far as knowledge goes, but most are friendly. This one is decent sized. They keep it pretty clean and organized so easy to find what youre looking for. Their parking lot sales are typically pretty often and have some good deals.

Be
Review №52

Always have what I want and also items you wouldnt think they would have

L
Review №53

Came in for the first time and even told the register it was my first time. I felt like my money wasnt wanted here. I saw a 3 ton car jack on sale for 129 but when I went to pay for it the price was 189. I think the register person didnt know what they were doing.Since she fumbled around a bit. I told her the price was clearly advertised as 129. She then said something about having to be a member to get that discount but she didnt say this until after several minutes of fumbling around trying to figure things out . For it being my first time here, I think it might be my last time. If they had just made the right impression they could of hooked me for life. Ill be sure to go to True Value next time where the customer service is much better.

Gu
Review №54

Friendly staff, good prices.

Mi
Review №55

Is a great place if you need some low-cost tools to do some simple jobs. However it isnt for those that need high-quality long-lasting tools. Sometimes you can find a good brand for a low price but its not often. Most of the time its just brands youve never heard of that wont be as durable.

Ma
Review №56

You get what you pay for here...know what you can get away with getting here and know what you should go elsewhere for. Any quality powertools need to be bought elsewhere! Their coupons are great though

Pa
Review №57

My go to!

Pa
Review №58

Darden gave us a great deal and went the extra mile for me. He made sure I had a very merry Christmas. Thank you and I hope I spelled your name correctly.

Ry
Review №59

The Staff here are always friendly and willing to help you around the store if you are looking for something particular. The Sale prices and selection are competitive with other retailer hardware stores. I always enjoy using the coupons they mail out. This is the place you can find that something you never knew you were looking for.

Da
Review №60

Went in to buy a some tools, mildly busy lines were 3 deep. Staff saw me searching for items, but no one asked if I need help which is fine. I like looking at tools even if I dont buy them. Found all the items I wanted, and waited in line. 2 different customers at the cash register kept leaving to get more stuff. Not just in one line but in the 2 lines that were open. One guy went to his car twice. That cashier just starred blankly ...avoiding my direction. The other line, the cashier actually went with the customer to get new items. They would come back with an item then ...go back and return with more ...then ...go back out....agggg. After watching this for 10 min... I left. You may get a bargain priced bargain tool here... but this will be my last resort when I go shopping. If its anywhere near being crowded, Ill turn around.

Ce
Review №61

Great place to head to, when you only need tools.

La
Review №62

Not a good prices lot of different tools Always Something There you need

Na
Review №63

Today was the first day I had visited a Harbor Freight Tools. I was excited and heard about great tools at very wallet friendly offer price.When I asked about two items, I did not get the impression I woukd be a vslued customer. So I left.

Ro
Review №64

Very polite employee helped me.

Ma
Review №65

Love this place! Great selection generally, and you can always find a great deal.

Ti
Review №66

Had a feeling they had the generator I need for taking my video games on the road

Cl
Review №67

Great place to find tools and associated items. Very good prices.

Wa
Review №68

Nice, clean store. Slim staffing as in all Harbor Freights. 6 people waiting to pay, one cashier who had to leave and confirm an item really was physically present.(Stock computers can lie to you) Typical store, glad its here, used to be Santa Maria was the closest store.

Ad
Review №69

Bigger than most HF that I have been to. Staff were friendly and informational. Great location.

Ri
Review №70

Excellent staff and were able to replace the jack stands for free.

Ry
Review №71

Good prices for decent tools. I go here for a lot of not precision stuff. I even bought a welder here and it has been doing what I ask for a couple of years.

GA
Review №72

Got what i needed, store manager was fantastic.

Ju
Review №73

Dont go here if you are in a rush. Every clerk is very personable and wants to have a brief conversation with you, which is great if you are not in a hurry. But for a place that is usually pretty empty, I sure feel like I have waited in line quite a bit. Again, nice, well meaning, slow moving people.

cl
Review №74

Plenty of stuff to keep my projects moving

Py
Review №75

Harbor Freight is an awesome place to get good deals not everything is super quality but you do get what you pay for they do have some really good deals though and some really good products I definitely recommend checking out Harbor Freight

Ca
Review №76

Excellent service! Went out of their way to pull exactly what i needed from stock.

El
Review №77

Friendly staff fairly helpful can get some great deals

Wi
Review №78

Its not what I expected at all. I wanted to get a Dremel and all them look really cheap. Compared to home Depot you get what you pay for.

Ja
Review №79

Rusty was extremely helpful! I bought a bunch of heavy items like an engine hoist, engine stand, 2 ton floor jack and some other miscellaneous items Rusty helped out pulling the order and a younger gentleman I dont know his name loaded the items into my car now lets just hope the quality of the tools can match their level of customer service I recommend everyone try them out!

St
Review №80

Rick was especially helpful when we visited this harbor freight on a recent road trip. Highly reccomend this Harbor Freight on the whole. It was clean, well stocked, and friendly, helpful employees.

Da
Review №81

Good prices on tools friendly employees speedy service during check out

Ma
Review №82

They dont always have what you need...but they have some decent tools to help you finish jobs...

Ja
Review №83

Cheap tools.. good when I need cheap tools..

Al
Review №84

I rate 3 stars because they do have hard to find tools sometimes. But they use to be affordable. Now I can go to Sears spend less and have a lifetime warranty. Greed has over come the coast for sure

Ri
Review №85

Having a Harbor Freight near you is having tool temptation all the time.I always remember take my 20% off coupon and my free item coupon when I buy a tool. Unless youre going to make a living with the tools there stuff is just fine. Not the best but usually good enough.On generators and Machinery the move buying a warranty is not a bad idea if you use the equipment very much.Great Deals On Tools compared to any other place I know of.Lots of free parking.

Ma
Review №86

Electrical tools sucked, bought a oscillator tool didnt last one day of light duty. Bought a drill and hammer lasted two days of light duty. Sadly I learned the hard lesson you pay for what you pay for, buying cheap gets you cheap tools.

Ri
Review №87

Great prices pleasent staff, clean store whats not to like???

Th
Review №88

I love the deals and I get coupons for even better deals

So
Review №89

Has everything my bf needs for his job at a really amazing price

Pa
Review №90

Answer your phone! I called twice. Im going to have to go down there. very irritating

Ro
Review №91

They know their products. Will walk you to the product you ask about. Fast check-out.

Pa
Review №92

Respectfully professional and got some electronic tools .

Hi
Review №93

A few folks suggested that Harbor Freight might be just the place to find no-skid kitchen mats. No dice, but thats NOT why the review is negative. Walked in with a good friend and the salespeople (all men) didnt give us the time of day, not even a hello. We had to ask a couple of times where to find the mats the store does carry; no one bothered to walk us over (and no, it wasnt crowded). An attitude of not giving a c--p. Ageism clearly at work: if my beautiful 19-year-old daughter had walked in, betcha those guys wouldve bent over backwards to help. Never ever returning.

Ro
Review №94

The #1 reason to like Harbor Freight Tools is the price of the tools. Keeping in mind that they may not sell the highest quality, I have found many of their products meet my needs at a much lower price than most other suppliers.

Ha
Review №95

Great place to shop for tools. Quality of their tools is OK if you watch how they are made. Be sure to bring your 20% off and free items coupon that are published everywhere.

Ch
Review №96

I always find great deals here and always things I never knew I needed!!!

Wi
Review №97

Bought a tool box and other tools. Russ the store manager was awesome and had a lot experience and knowledge to help me get what I needed.

Co
Review №98

Also of cool things to buy...👍😎😊

ju
Review №99

Best place to get anything for any job and its pretty good quality 👌

Ju
Review №100

Very friendly and helpful workers. Amazing inventory!!!

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  • Address:277 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States
  • Site:https://go.harborfreight.com/store/harbor-freight-tools-in-san-luis-obispo-ca-93401/
  • Phone:+1 805-549-0483
Categories
  • Hardware store
  • Tool store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8AM–7PM
  • Friday:8AM–7PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Service guarantee:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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