Open on Grand Avenue since 1954, Pacific Beach Ace Hardware at 1544 Grand Ave in the 92109 ZIP code is one of San Diego’s last remaining old-school neighborhood hardware stores. Owners Sean & Martin Mokou purchased the business and rebranded it under its current name, carrying forward seven decades of service to the local beach community with an inventory spanning plumbing, electrical, lumber, masonry, gardening and hydroponics supplies, fishing licenses, backyard grills, smokers, and patio furniture. Google reviewer Keith is regularly praised by name for his willingness to track down hard-to-find items, and multiple reviews describe the store as a place where you can lose hours exploring its many nooks and crannies. The store sits at the northwest corner of Ingraham and Grand with free street parking and a private lot, a practical first stop before picking up project supplies near O’Reilly Auto Parts on Garnet. Ace Hardware’s cooperative model means this independently owned location, store number 02667, carries the national brand’s service guarantee and assembly services while maintaining the personality of a true neighborhood shop. Weekday hours starting at 7:30 AM make it one of PB’s earliest-opening retailers, a bonus for contractors and early-rising homeowners who fuel up at Broken Yolk Cafe on Garnet before tackling a project. With a 4.4-star rating across more than 325 Google reviews, the store consistently earns praise for knowledgeable staff and a surprisingly deep inventory for its compact footprint. Curbside pickup and delivery options round out the convenience for customers tackling projects throughout the 92109 area.