Target — Local services in San Clemente

As a 40-year-old mom of four, finding a one-stop shop that caters to all my family’s needs is invaluable. The Target in San Clemente, located at 990 Avenida Vista Hermosa, has become my go-to destination for its convenience and comprehensive offerings. 

Store Layout and Cleanliness: This Target is impressively spacious and well-organized, making it easy to navigate even with a stroller in tow. The aisles are consistently tidy, and the store maintains a high level of cleanliness, which I greatly appreciate. According to other patrons, the store is described as “huge, clean and all the staff are very friendly.” 

Product Selection: The variety here is commendable. From groceries to clothing, electronics to home goods, I can usually find everything on my list. The grocery section, in particular, is well-stocked, offering a range of fresh produce and pantry staples that rival dedicated supermarkets.

In-Store Amenities: One of the standout features for me is the in-store Starbucks Café. It’s a lifesaver on busy days, allowing me to grab a coffee while running errands. Additionally, the store houses a CVS pharmacy, Target Optical, making it a true one-stop destination. 

Parking and Accessibility: Parking has never been an issue, even during peak hours. The lot is expansive, and for those with electric vehicles, there are Tesla charging stations available, adding to the convenience. 

Staff and Customer Service: The staff here is consistently friendly and helpful. Whether I’m seeking assistance in locating a product or checking out at the register, I’ve found the employees to be courteous and efficient.

Final Thoughts: The Target in San Clemente seamlessly combines variety, convenience, and a pleasant shopping environment. It’s become an integral part of my family’s routine, simplifying our errands and often making the shopping experience enjoyable. For fellow parents seeking a reliable and comprehensive retail destination, this Target location is certainly worth...

The San Clemente Target location is the most disorganized Target I have ever visited. More often than not the shelves are disorganized. Prices tags are often missing from shelves and the price tags that are there are often incorrect.

The employees at the San Clemente location are generally unhelpful. Most recently I was looking for a dry erase board and literally none were in the office supply aisle. (I had already checked the Target app to verify that I had the correct aisle.) I found an employee and asked for assistance. The employee that I encountered obviously did not want to assist me. I asked her if she could help me find the product and I explained that I had already checked the proper aisle. She did not believe me and directed me to the same aisle in which I had just checked for the product. When she finally checked herself and verified it was not there. Mind you the app said that multiple were available. She told me to check the back corner of the store. I could not locate the product and asked her to assist me in locating the item. She did not want to assist me. I asked if she could ask for a manager and she disappeared for several minutes. She came back with a small dry erase calendar (not the product I requested, and I had even provided the DPCI number.) I explained that I need this for a work project and would really appreciate the assistance. After extreme reluctance she finally offered to show me where she had found the incorrect product. She walked away after showing me the aisle and did not offer any further help. I eventually found the item myself and went to the register to make my purchase. Turns out she's standing at the Pizza Hut station and buying food. Obviously she had no intention to assist me and wanted to go on break. I used to work in retail and can appreciate how breaks can be much needed, but she went out of her way to be apathetic and unhelpful. This is one of many stories I can write about experiences...

I used to find my visits to the San Clemente Target to be both productive and enjoyable. Not any more!!! Now I find my visits to be frustrating and unproductive. When I arrived there today around 1:00, I saw that they had only 1 register open! There were about 30 people lined up for self-checkout. The line went all the way back to the vitamin isle. I was ready to turn around and leave, but thought I'd investigate a bit first. I walked past the line towards the pharmacy and saw a gentlemen that looked to be a manager. I asked what was going on and why was there such a long line. He said he didn't know, but he'd look into it. He did call for an additional checker to come to a register and he jumped on a register himself, but it wasn't enough and many of the shoppers waited 40+ minutes to check out. Unacceptable! In addition, I was unable to get four items that were on my list because the shelves were bare. Also, while shopping I had a question about a particular product (lettuce) which I find continually has an expiration date of the same day that I'm trying to purchase it. Not a single Target employee to be found anywhere!!! In the past I've always felt the customer service at Target was much better then other simialar store, but I've noticed a massive decline over the last 6 months. Now there are very few employees visible and those that are there are rude to customers and don't seem to know or care what they're doing. I have to include the managers in that, as well. There is one guy who introduced himself as a manager to me in the past, but I always see him talking and fooling around in the photo counter with other employees. It seems they need some better management to get things...