Customer service: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Affordability: 5 Location: 5 We stopped by Port Hueneme NEX this morning while we were visiting the Naval base. The customer service was excellent and very professional. The exchange has a huge parking lot, and very affordable prices. This NEX location has a wide selection of clothing for adults and children of all ages. Great variety for all, I did purchase a few things. Tip: If you love Sees Candy great place to purchase, large box for $26! read more

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Love my NEX from east to west coast. From overseas back to home base. If you are a true legit military dependent you would really appreciate all the hardworking men and women in this store. Now, if you are just a newbie military dependent that is used to of shopping in off base store, good for you because here we don't tax merchandise and i feel much safer to shop here from the Nex to Commissary. read more

They have turkish towels here which I love. Came here for some home and kitchen items, they pretty much have everything. They have some good open box computers avaliable sometimes. I saw a few Macbooks that were an okay price. They have a custom Macbook Pros (open box) with nice specs every blue moon. I know they other open box electronics avaliable as well. The womens clothing is name brand too. The good stuff goes by fast. Recommend checking this place out every now and then. Don't forget your cac! read more

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I am new to the area and this my second time at this Navy Exchange. I am very impressed by friendliness and helpfulness displayed by everyone working here. Management- My hats off to Veronica who was cashier today. She went above and beyond in assisting me and informing me of all available discounts that are offered to members, including the coupons that are on the back of the fuel station receipt's. Please make her employee of the month!! She is amazing and very professional. read more

Literally the worst haircut I've ever had, old woman was cutting my hair and I asked for a tiny bit off the top and she literally buzzed my head. Also gave me one of the worst fades I've seen and my hair is very easy to cut. Also they charge $17!!!!!! That's actually insane I might as well go of base and pay $20 if I knew they were so bad at cutting hair. Also not just me a lot of people get the opposite haircut they asked for. I genuinely wish I could revoke their liscense with how astronomically bad they are at cutting hair. Don't recommend read more

Safe and a decent size complex to explore. Panda Express inside. As DoD holder these facilities are a must stop on the road trips. Safe inside the base fence. Selection is great. Staff friendly And clean. Value and tax free shopping is part of our benefits and this location is a 5 read more

Very nice Navy Exchange. You need a military ID to shop here. The layout and wide and spacious. I'd consider this a medium to large exchange. They carry clothing, bedding, household goods, toiletries, vitamins, electronics, sporting goods, hardware, alcohols/spirits, candies/snacks and small food items, appliances, gardening, jewelry, and more. It's a tax-free department store. You have to be a savory shopper and check prices. There are a lot of items that are less expensive here but others you either want to wait for a good sale or see if you can price challenge. Yes, they do accept price challenges from the major competition. Find it cheaper somewhere else, just show proof and they will match. Again, no sales tax. There's a small food court in the lobby as well as vendors selling other stuff that varies from time to time. read more

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Military/ Base Access only!! It's not the biggest nex but has a wide variety of items if you need things in the area. From electronics, tools, outdoor items, to clothes, uniform and alcohol. There's no tax when you buy things here so if your planning a larger purchase like TV, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation it might be worth it to buy it here or order through the online nex to this store. Last tip is if you get a haircut through the barber ask for your receipt. On the back of it is a $5 coupon if you spend over $50 at the nex. read more

Navy Exchange - Main entrance - Department Stores Near Me - Port Hueneme, California

Great stop for us along our coastal road trip. It's always nice to stop at the local bases to fill up on gas and do some shopping in a safe environment. We came in on Memorial Day and there were no crowds, no long lines and we had the store to ourselves. They have everything you need if you're planning any water sports or beach time. A great selection of local wines to choose from too. All the usual wares you would find in a NEX shoes, clothing, bikes, outdoor grills, housewares, etc. It's not a big store but you'll get what you need. Kids were happy to find some Skylanders-(which by the way suddenly stop working but to fix them just: leave the Skylander on the Portal of Power, then hit the Alt-Tab button, disconnect the portal of power, then reconnect it again, then un-minimize game, hit Alt-Tab again and it should reload the character! It worked for me!) hubby got some neon running shoes and I bought a nice blouse, everyone was happy. Plus no taxes! There was some construction in the food court area so nothing was open. Friendly service. I look forward to coming back the next time we are in the hood. read more

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Above average Navy Exchange. Fairly large size, decent selection. I continue to be surprised by the items they carry in stock and the prices. Most recently, I was looking for a specific highly rated Samsung HDTV. Not only did they have it in stock, but it was on sale for $100 less than the AAFES online price. Generally helpful staff (although you occasionally run into the "I'm a government employee" attitude - though less so than typical). read more

As far as NEXs go, the one on Port Hueneme is surprisingly standard and on par with those found at smaller bases. Many of the major clothing, kitchenware, electronics, and home goods brands can be found here albeit at more limited variety. The Navy Pride section is pretty weak considering how large and active this CBC is. Most of the items here are at regular price (even if the NEX insists it's "on sale"), but as is the case at nearly every Navy base, transactions are tax free. There are, however, certain products and/or brands that are cheaper on base. There's a food court inside, while the barber shop and a couple of CBCFCU ATM kiosks a mere few feet away from the entrance. read more

I am writing this review based on the great customer service I receive every time I come here! I have been stationed at this navy base a little over two years! Every time I come in here the employees are very friendly and are willing to help you all the time! Today I came in and literally needed a 1 gallon water jug and couldn't find them anywhere and finally I asked their employee, and he ran around 15 minutes throughout the entire store just to help me! True customer service I love! And the lady who was in the children's clothing department was very nice as well! The store itself is very clean and very well organized! I think it's rather odd that they only sell the liquor and beer inside the NEX, it should be in the commissary with the food.. I love the brands they have here, and I always find what I need and are great with my coupons!! Totally worth coming here! read more

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The first Navy Exchange I have ever been to so it holds a special spot for me! They have a large selection of Electronics, name brands (my favorite location for perfume, clothing and shoe selections) and toys. On top of the tax free aspect- their price points and quality are unmatched. The staff are always friendly and helpful; where I first learned about match to Amazon/ BestBuy/ Wal-Mart from the staff at this location. We always make it a point to make a stop whenever we are in the area. Living far from a base reminds me to be appreciative for base perks; especially the nicer NEX locations like this one. read more

This place always has specials. For the. If holidays they do up to 40% off on many items. The selection is pretty good too from electronics to clothing. read more

The navy Exchange at Port Hueneme is marginal at best. The management/buyers obviously live in a different world than customers. This can be seen in the high dollar products on sale that are out of reach of a large percentage of customers. This exchange would do much better if they would relook product lines and start to buy things customers want, not what the buyers want. As far as prices go... Tax free makes it barely worth the trip. read more

Beware of buying jewelry here. If you buy any expensive jewelry from here, get insurance. A diamond from my wedding band fell out the day after my wedding. Finally, they helped me by having the manufacturer replace it. After getting the ring repaired, it lasted four days before the same exact diamond fell out. It is one of the smaller stones on my rings, so its not the end of the world, but it makes me question the quality of the products they have. Buy your jewelry from jewelers you can trust and that offer warranties on their work. If I was wearing my ring for a year, I would feel responsible. This is however ridiculous. And it sounds like we are stuck with a very expensive defective ring. Since it was sized they will not take it back. Jerks! Carmen, the manager, has been very nice and helpful. I do not blame her for store policies. This is simply a warning to those who like to shop on base tax free. When you buy jewelry, go spend the extra cash, and get it from a reputable jeweler. Im giving one star, not because I have a defective ring. In all honesty the tax free prices here are not that great either. Ill stick to getting gas on base, and nothing else. There is no point or benefit to shopping here AT ALL! High prices... low quality products... rude sales associates... I say go elsewhere. read more

Nice staff, clean store but lines are always long. I like the store in general just don't shop for clothes here. Prices are high for clothes (not all of us are officers families). Some of us need $15 - $20 jeans not $55 and up!!!!! Clothes for women reming me of old ladies..... (Can they find clothes that fit the E1 to E9 budget???!!!) I can go out in town and get two or three pair of Levi jeans for the price of one pair of Levi jeans at the NEX. read more

This NEX has improved somewhat, but I yearn for the better management of Exchanges... pretty much anywhere else. I feel I've been in smaller NEXs (Everett, WA, comes to mind) that looked, felt, and were run better. read more

Great prices. Tax free. Everyone very nice and helpful. I had a very positive experience next door at the optometry department. The lady helping us was Nelcy. She was very professional and helpful and nice. We got a great deal on some glasses for reading with prescription. Great job. Excellent service. read more

I've grown up on this base, and have had great experiences here. Unfortunately, this evening was my first bad experience with the Navy Exchange. I went in to buy a curling iron and when I went to pay, she stated that one of my privileges on my card was missing and I couldn't buy from there. (Mind you everything I need in there in that little bottom right corner so I was staring at it and staring at her like...IS YOU BLIND?!) Everytime I tried to point it out she got louder and louder and kept stopping me saying MA'AM YOU DON'T HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF SHOPPING HERE I DON'T CARE IF YOU HAVE BEFORE YOU ARE NOT PRIVILEGED TO. Which is kinda funny because I was like thinking "Why you yelling tho I'm like right in front of you lol" Anyway..thaaaat was humiliating and I feel pretty personally attacked right now. Idk if she was having a bad day and decided I'd be her target but that still isn't an excuse to be as unprofessional as she was. Staying far away from the crazy lady with the shaved head next time I'm in. Smh. read more

Very nice exchange! Huge selections. The kid was in heaven googling at all the goodies in the electronics dept. Looked very clean. Everybody there was nice to us. Hours Of Operation: Monday 0800 - 2000 Friday 0800 - 2000 Tuesday 0800 - 2000 Saturday 0800 - 2000 Wednesday 0800 - 2000 Sunday 1000 - 1900 Thursday 0800 - 2000 read more

We came in July 4th. It was open but it was like ghost town. No associates on site. There's one or two by the cashier, but besides them, if you have any question in a specific department, there's no one to help you. read more

This rating is in regards to the attendants at the gas station. On 1 May 16, I visited the Port Hueneme Main Navy Exchange gas station. I noticed a promotion to get $5.00 off your $50 NEX purchase with minimum 25 gallon purchase. After I was done fueling my car, the pump dispenser did not print out a receipt. So I went inside to request a receipt. As I walked in, the two ladies behind the counter were in a deep conversation. No one else in line but me waiting to get their attention. Suddenly, one of them glanced at me and yelled out "WHAT". I kindly asked for a copy of the receipt. She gave it to me with an attitude. What kind of customer service is this? It definitely spoiled my day. I traveled from Lancaster to shop at NEX and visit the beaches near by but her attitude spoiled my day! read more

Deanna or however you spell her name. Was a cash register lady and she was not only rude but she was very full of her self. We were checking out and as we walked away she was laughing at us and talking about us. Rude!! She should not be working. End of story. read more

Some Items are cheaper in Outlet store (12.9 miles about 20-30 minutes away), so check out prices before you buy. Good for electronics, furniture's and fuel- no tax. read more

Usually have a pleasant shopping experience at the Nex until I hear the workers who are Filipino arguing and talking loud. They have just about anything all in one store at reasonable prices. They also price match, which is a plus. I love La and Debra, they always put a smile on my face when I see them. One recommendation, I know we are mere blocks from the ocean but the place can get a lil stuffy, please turn on the air conditioner. read more

Came here to get my NSU's it was fast and the lady's tailoring are so nice and helpful.

We purchased over $2k in electronics for Xmas on Dec 8. On Jan 28, we started having trouble with a DVD, 7 days after the 45 day exchange policy expired. We were told to return item to manufacture. Returning to manufacture is such a hassle, we threw it away. Never buy electronics from NEX unless you live locally. We live out of the area & any savings in sales tax is negated by travel time & gas. We've found that prices at the NEX are not that much of a savings over buying locally or the internet. We have made our last trip to Pt Hueneme purchase items. Maybe it's time to do away with exchanges in large metro areas. read more

Just got better! They now close one hour later it used to be 7pm now it is 8pm. Uniform shop inside NEX among other stores. Dry cleaning can be made through customer service and they also sell stamps. They have decent selections as far as variety of brand name items. I shop often at the Seabee shop. Can Do! read more

Fair selection of goods (obviously a Macy's sublet going on in here), a uniform shop and the store is clean and well-lit. The food court has a Panda Express. I went there on a weekday and found it quiet, not crowded and easy to shop - just the way I like it. The staff is friendly and helpful. Checkout was pretty quick too. The biggest plus is shopping with no taxes, but you should know your prices. Retail pricing is competitive with the outside and at times better outside (i.e., outlets, etc.) than at the NEX. read more

When visiting the Ventura area, I always make a trip to the NEX for military discounted and TAX FREE designer goods such as Apple products and Lucky Brand Clothing. It's a great place to buy quality gifts for someone else or to treat yo' self! read more

Great selection, women's perfumes as well as cosmetics, handbags & so much more is so cheap! Loving the low prices on alcohol ;)

A nice selection of electronics and liquor. Prices for food are not as good as at the commissary next door.

I love the NEX! It's close to home and carries products, such as, Bath & Body Works, Victoria Secret,and many other awesome brands. Most of the employees are ok, but there is one that is always helpful. I think her name is Natalie (pretty girl with long wavy hair). She puts up with all my questions regarding products or sizes. On my way to the NEX right now. read more

They need to have more pandora charms in stock !!!! everytime I go they dont have alot in stock

I really don't like this nex, it never has anything I'm looking for. The ladies that work there are friendly.

If you're lucky enough to have an opportunity to shop here, it's well worth it. It's like a little Macy's for military families. They have many products that you'd find in a department store, I.e. Make up (Benefit, Bare Minerals, Lancôme), clothing for all people, electronics (video games, video game consoles, Macs, computers, cameras), toys, gardening, pet food, and home goods. read more

Clothes are out of date and items are not even cheaper then outside base. Only thing is no tax. Plus the older lady with white/blonde hair with glasses is snobby. So much to customer service. I'd rather go to target. read more

The Filipino lady that works at the gas station's cashier got some bad attitude. She don't know how to smile and would roll her eyes whenever I ask questions. Quick tip, If you guys don't like your job then quit, nobody is forcing you to work. You guys are just making everybody else look bad. read more