Been here several times and have to say the staff has always been helpful and friendly Have shopped at a number of Target stores across the south land and most staff members seem generally seem disinterested in working there So far, the staff I've encountered have always been willing to look for items not on the shelf and/or help me locate items they don't have in stock Store is close to the house so that's a bonus as well! read more

Staff in electronic department are completely incompeten. No one was available to assist any of the customers. The alert button was pressed multiple times and even when notifying a nearby staff member, no one had shown up for 10 minutes. Wouldn't expect much from this store. read more

Horrible experience with lying employees. I had stopped by Target last minute to pick up some baseball cards for my son's birthday. When I arrived at the trading card section, 2 employees had utilized shopping carts to block access from any direction. First off, this is a huge fire hazard and the managers may want to consult the Uniformed Fire Code, which they are clearly in violation of. With that aside, I kindly asked a middle aged female employee if it would be ok if she could hand me 2 boxes of cards. I was absolutely floored when the employee laughed at me and said they would not be for sale at all, because they would then be performing "inventory". Then to top it off, as I walked away, I could hear the employee laughing and telling her co-worker "inventory, hahaha". Surprise, I used to manage a Target location in California and that is definitely not how things are done and that customer service is unconscionable. Had I not been running late to said birthday, I would have reported this immediately. I will however now be reporting this to corporate as well as the local Oceanside Fire Marshall. I wouldn't shop here if you aren't willing to run an obstacle course while trying to escape a raging fire. Good Job Target ! read more

Surprise surprise. This location is stocked with hard to find items that other stores are usually out of. Came in on a whim to snag a WWE Action Figure for my son and ended up getting another one too! This place was easy to get in and out of. It's clean and the staff are friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again when in the area. read more

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I'm feeling uncertain about this location. I often place pick-up orders here, and for the most part, they're efficient and on point. However, walking into the store is a completely different experience. At first glance, it looks like any typical Target--with the service desk and Starbucks to your left and the $1, $3, and $5 deal bins and cashiers to the right. But once you move deeper into the store--especially in the clothing section--things start to fall apart. The areas for baby clothes and women's underwear/pajamas were noticeably sloppy and disorganized. I usually love Target and can overlook a bit of messiness, but the level of clutter here reminded me more of Ross or Walmart than what I expect from Target. read more

I needed three shelves for my closet. A female employee from a different department stopped what she was doing to help me find the shelves. They work great to help with addl closet storage, btw. read more

I got scammed by one of there AT&T employees named Raul he basically made me switch over wireless provides with false information and lied when I told him make sure it covers what I have with previous provider I asked him a re you sure he said yes I taught I got a good deal getting the new iPhones but nope it was all a fake never get anything from third parties they are terrible now I'm stuck with nothing being payed they won't honor anything I called his manager and nothing I now have asked to speak with supervisor they just said they would call me back but nothing I should've of know better I had them before and they still continue to suck there network is trash now I'm going to reach out to target because they need to fix what this person falsely advertise. read more

Target - They were supposed to honor the redemption now they say is ineligible switcher submission run never get AT&T! - Department Stores Near Me - Oceanside, California

We would like to acknowledge Marianna, a check out person. She was very friendly, personable and efficient. She had a warm smile on her face that made you know that she loves her job! We hope Target recognizes her for being a hard worker with a smile and twinkle in her eyes. read more

Ugh I loved the checker outter Julian at self service. He was so sweet and didn't hate his job. He needs a raise. It's so refreshing to have someone kind in customer service even SCRATCHED off my gift cards for me UGH how sweet. read more

It's a Target, what is there to say? Their kids clothing section is frustratingly disorganized and the lighting in the dressing room will demolish any self esteem you have that day. I use drive up and in store pick up a lot and the staff is always great. read more

Hello, let me tell you something, Ricardo helped me check out today and he is probably the friendliest , most patient and competent cashier i have ever had. I'm on meds for anxiety attacks and he helped me not have one . He's helped me before and i KNEW i could count on him again. I've had others cashiers and the same store be unfriendly, careless and even incompetent causing me a problems with my ebt and wic cards and extra trips with a toddler . RICARDO ROCKS, he deserves a raise and all the hours he wants and all his breaks !! read more

Target - the stuff that was on my wic and ebt card that Ricardo was patient w me when i was having social anxiety - Department Stores Near Me - Oceanside, California

I'm not sure what's going on with the check out lanes at target....but they really need to better organized. Either they only have self check out or 2 people working the register...never both. I had to leave as self check out was closed and the lines for the 3 registered open wrapped all the way to the kids section. Ridiculous!!! read more

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If you aren't going to secure your gift cards, if we get ripped off, you need to make it right because you essentially sold us something that we didn't get. We came here to buy a pre-paid Visa for our daughter so she could have emergency gas money as a new driver (still in high school). We got home, ripped open the packaging and there was no Visa inside. It was a paper. So we went back showing Target, no help. Can't get help from the Visa becuase there is no card/no number. Out $100, just like that. If this had been anything else with a faulty product, we could have gotten help. If you have an issue with these cards and fraud, they should be behind the counter with the cashier or you should require the cashier to verify that the actualy card is in the packaging before taking a customer's money. I'm boycotting Target from here on out. Don't buy gift cards or prepaid cards here. read more

Waiting a few minutes for the doors to open, not one minute earlier even with about 10-15 people waiting... , the girl unlocked the door and walked away, we all guessed it opened because of time she walked bk to her huddle .. walked by 6 employees and not 1 acknowledged any of us . No welcome in or anything. read more

The restroom had no toilet or toilet seat covers. I tried finding someone to tell but when I found someone, they were in such a rush they weren't listening and said, "there's no cart runner so I gotta do what I gotta do." Whatever that means. There was no one at guest services. 1 check lane available and 10 customers in line. As well as self checkout was full of customers. Clearly, management needs to schedule more people on a Thursday afternoon. read more

Placed a drive up order and got an email confirming it was picked up. Problem is, I didn't pick it up. The store phone just rings and rings, nobody ever answers. Had to go through the online chat and they said I had to go inside and wait in line for customer service to refund me. The completely opposite of what the drive up experience is supposed to be. Management - do better. read more

I brought back 2 Christmas gifts purchased at Target. One was a pair of slippers with the price on the cardboard wrap around slippers. They were priced $10.00 and Target wanted to give me $1.06. Another pair was marked $15.00 and they would only give $ 2.00. Please only shop Target for yourself. If you shop and give a gift to simeone else they will never get the money back you spent. Target is a terrible store for gift exchanges. Similiar experience of a gift return to Walmart, NETTED a store gift card for the full amount of the gift. No comparrison. Dont but gifts at TARGET. ATLEAST Walmart gIves the full price store card. read more

We had an amazing experience at your store the other day. We were searching for a stranger things t shirt for our granddaughter. Rachel went out of her way taking us to show different options. She checked stock and other stores. Exceeding expectation, we haven't had someone so helpful friendly and courteous in YEARS. read more

WORST STORE EVER! I purchased $150 in gift cards in November and when the person I purchased them for went to use them they were empty! Target will take no responsibility for this. Never buy gift cards from them and don't spend your money there if you expect them to back their products!!! read more

Kevin, at the cellular desk, was awesome. We were changing to consumer cellular. He streamlined the process, was very helpful and nice too. Kevin, you are great! read more

Visited this store today... the store was clean, stocked and our checkout clerk was doing her best (I think she was new) BUT the female in charge of the frontend should treat the clerks better.....in today's world it's not easy to get good help & if you intimidate them every time they ask for help .... JUST Saying as a customer I don't like to see this....and I'm absolutely sure the employee doesn't like it either.... Every time they needed help she would snap at them.... the girl that checked us out was shaking because she had to call for help..... Management should not allow this to happen Take care of your help and they will take care of your customer read more

Target - Grocery shopping - Department Stores Near Me - Oceanside, California

I purchased a gift card that was tampered with. I called the store where I purchased it and they said not there problem call VISA. They should post a sign that states they are not responsible for items they sell. Plus $6.00 purchase fee. read more

This is the worst Target ever. It's funny that 9 years ago I thought it was awful enough to write a review and now I think it is worse. Everything is poorly laid out from the parking to the store. Employees hate that you come in. Expired products in the fresh food areas- milk and yogurt over a week expired? Tons of empty shelves. Employees openly talking trash and stating how many minutes until they are off and rolling their eyes. Employees hitting people with carts without slowing down to apologize. No wonder I stopped shopping here. read more

I was out of town but came to Oceanside for a vacation 5/17/2025 . I needed to run in to Target for a few items. I could not believe my eyes. I was very disappointed in the store . It was so ghetto looking, clothes thrown everywhere. I have never seen anything like it. My daughter and I were in disbelief . I wondered where the staff was . No one was trying to maintain the stores image. It was worse than a DD's discount . I don't think I will ever be back to that Target. read more

The older woman with the caked on makeup and the Nicki Minaj pink lipstick with the New Jersey accent was so miserable and rude it made me make my first yelp review ever. Wish I got her name. The store is also a mess and empty which is normal it has always been like that but you'd think there would be some improvement after many years. I wish people had home training especially working customer service. Visited 5/13 read more

This Target has been a solid place for us to go so far since we moved to the area. We usually are able to find what we need and the workers are always very friendly and willing to help. We have also used drive up a couple times now, and the workers are quick and friendly as well. There was one worker who wasn't very friendly in the food area when we asked him a question, he said "I don't know where that is, I don't work in this department". I don't think a worker should just turn a customer away like that. They should have found someone to help us. read more

I ran inside to pick up a few toiletries but I will be back this way so that I can shop more. Great selection read more

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Dumbest most slowest pharmacy in America! I personally hate CVS already, but this right here was a horrible experience! Do not use this pharmacy!!!!!!! I was already disgusted by having to go in target in the first place because I'm boycotting these clowns, but the fact that the stupid CVS was inside of the target pissed me off they wouldn't give me my medication the pharmacist is on a lunch break and even though I've been taking this medication for a year, the annoying clown had to give me a consultation, even though I didn't ask for it. Absolutely ridiculous just a waste of my time my gas and my weekend !!!!! never again will I use a Dumb pharmacy like CVS just a bunch of clowns! I am trying to get all my prescriptions switched to Costco because at this point, it's the only store that I can stand! Walgreens is pathetic. CVS is a goddamn joke. It's all ridiculous avoid by any means necessary. read more

OPEN YOUR SELF CHECK OUT LANES! I've never been to this target when the check out lanes are actually open. I asked a worker why they don't open them and he said they don't have someone to stand there. When I see works doing NOTHING everywhere. The amount of times I leave because lines are so long. The cashier that helped me said "ya they are really unorganized here, there's several things that need to be fixed". Be better target read more

I would say that this store specifically, always seems average at best. Everytime I go there, it feels like they are out of what I am looking for. Today., I wanted to get glow sticks for Halloween, and they were out of stock. I needed spackle, and there were two choices. Spackle alone, $4.39. with a .10 plastic scraper $8.32! Now to be fair, I don't know that is specific to how Target prices things, or if this is standard in the industry. But that's a crazy markup that I noticed. Anyway, I go here, but only when I'm in the exact area. I wouldn't make a 5 minute extra trip here, because it's always a bit anti disappointing. read more

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This target is a HOT MESS.... There were clothes and shoes all over the store. Employees were doing nothing to clean it. The military discount offered is a joke. You have to go through several steps just to be able to use it only 2 times. (Not necessarily the store's fault) I've been in MANY Target stores, and this one is a disgrace. read more

Might as well take the store phone number off any online site if no one is going to answer. I called multiple times today for a serious inquiry and no one answered. This target is always packed with customers surely you can afford to adequately staff the store. Upper management needs to do better. read more

I got a Target card since my daughter was going to college. I have her as a joint user so she has her own card. If she needed anything food, clothes, household items, etc they would be readily available to her. It's been great to use so far. I've had items delivered to her quickly because she doesn't have a car and sometimes transportation takes to long. Today my daughter is going back to college as a graduate working for the school. So proud of her. She went to make a payment on her card so that she can take advantage of the discount when you use your Target card and earn gift cards. She asked the associate twice would it be made available right away and she was told YES. She went to place an online order the next day and it told her she didn't have enough funds. I checked the balance and it only showed $40 available. My daughter has her receipt of the $500 payment made. I called Target this morning and was told by supervisor giselle that payments take 24-48 hours to go through. I said she made her payment in cash. She said it takes 24-48 hours to go through. I said I've made payments in cash and they were made available immediately and my daughter asked the associate who took her payment before she made the payment would it be available and the associate told her YES. The Target supervisor giselle said unfortunately the stores don't have the same info as the online people do. WHAT KIND OF NONSENSE IS THAT! She told me it changed a couple of months ago. I'm like ok well the associates at the store should have known a couple of months ago. That is a real inconvenience to customers. Now my daughter is having to spend money elsewhere (not at Target) and extra money that could be going to something else because Target can't merge the information to their associates to match the info that is online. This makes no sense at all. This does not sit well with me at all. I'm paying my card off and will no longer be shopping at Target. I asked the supervisor was there a way to override the payment she said no. I asked the supervisor is there a way to give her a credit, give her a gift card, raise her spending limit and was told NO to everything. I asked was there someone ask I could speak to and was told no one could help me and I would have to wait. To me, This is an easy fix and for the amount of money this company makes (communication should be #1 on their list). Target doesn't have an email on their app to make a complaint or to leave a positive review it's only on products. Not happy Target, you all should have done better and communication is key. read more

Target - Target in Oceanside off El Camino Real - Department Stores Near Me - Oceanside, California

Don't come here if you are immunocompromised. This store does not take Covid-19 mask requirements seriously, or ask employees to enforce public health policies. My heart goes out to workers with health problems who could die from this, but can't afford to quit (PS: Target union-busts and workers are unable to fight for their health and livelihoods). Maybe if Target gave employees more than +$2 on minimum wage they'd care a little more, but right now no one seems to give a shit...several trips I've seen employees and customers allowed to socialize maskless in groups. A lot of people around here think the virus is bullshit - I'd love to see them talk to the mom I know who just lost her daughter at age 30 to Covid. How insecure are these people that a piece of cloth temporarily on their face is too much to bear? People are dying, Karen. read more

This checkout lady got mad when scanned my 5 years snack myself that he had already ate. She said that I'm not allowed to scan it myself but said she had a reason but couldn't tell me why. Old lady. To old to be working at target with her bad attitude and power trip. Her name is Eliana or Eleanor or something with a E. It was hard to read her name tag. This store is always out of stuff as well and the set up is horrible compared to other targets. The paper towels and cat food is in the middle off the store in some oddball spot . read more

When we were looking for a local Target to get a couple items we'd forgotten to pack, I noticed this did not get as great of reviews as the other in town. I don't see why, though. The staff was super friendly and the shelves stocked. We genuinely had a great time here and found just what we needed. We liked it so much that we returned again when my husband needed an extra pair of swimming trunks and socks. Again, we were greeted, the store had what we needed, and there were plenty of cashiers available to get us in and out. I'd recommend stopping here. The parking lot of huge with ample parking and you'll find just what you need. read more

I enjoy this Target I've been a client of this location for a little over a year and really appreciate the positive service.

First of all, cashier's are too slow and in addition the self-service check out are not available most the time. I can't find things I needed, shelves don't have enough products and prices are very expensive in comparison with other retailers. Not enough employees if you need assistance. And usually they ( the employees) don't look happy, they look tired and their "thanks" words sounds robotic and forced. Bathrooms dirty and smells. Starbucks area once served me cold coffee that supposed to be hot, they responded that was an issue with the machine. In addition there is no place to seat at that Starbucks in that location! And at kids area there is not seats available in this specific store but there is seat available at kids area at other Target stores , except this one. Some shop carts semmed defected, the wheels makes irritating noise and are hard to move. But they still keep those there. In short, seem stressed to shop there. I don't recommend it. read more

I recently discovered the drive up option available at Target, and it was SOOOO much easier, especially during the holidays. Using the app, it tracks where you are driving from and estimates your arrival time. We pulled into one of the red spots, and within SECONDS, an employee brought out our order and loaded it into the car. Can't get any easier than that! PS. On a general note, every time I've been inside the store, the employees are always really helpful and friendly. I've never had a negative experience here. read more

THIS IS THE FUTURE!!! After months of annoying renovation the creation has finally been unveiled and It is so sleeeek. From lighting to placement to prices, there is a completely different feel to target. It feels much more expensive, while still providing and guaranteeing their everyday low prices. Their grocery department has copious options for the bargain hunters and those with special dietary needs. Their clothing options has expanded tremendously too. I have mixed feelings, because the clothes does look luxe, but has a price tag almost too high for target, in my opinion. I picked up a cute jacket, but for $45, I put It back down... The Starbucks inside is welcoming and brand new too. They are working hard to maximize efficiency in returns, and online pick ups. Parking isn't so bad either:) read more