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The 10 best-rated hardware stores in Santa Cruz, CA average 4.7★ on Google across 1,905 reviews. Scarborough Home Center has the top rating (4.8★), and Scarborough Ace Hardware has the most reviews (361). Updated October 27, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,905 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“So much more than a hardware store. The convenience alone makes this store so great. You’ll find everything you need for hardware, tools and gardening, but also tons of cookware and other basic household items. I…” — Google review
“Had a great experience at Ace Hardware today. Liz walked me right to exactly what I needed, no wandering around trying to find it myself. Reagan went above and beyond helping me set up my account so I could get a…” — Google review
“My go to place for plants. The folks working there know their plants, if someone isn't as informed they get a person who is very knowledgeable. Many of my dollars have flowed into this place and I'm sure will…” — Google review
“Like all the Scarborough's, items will be a couple bucks more than Home Depot but you get the convenience of having everything you need close by, and you get excellent customer service from friendly familiar faces.…” — Google review
“Good variety, and a very helpful staff. Prices are on the higher end of the spectrum, but it always feels good to support a local business.” — Google review
“Extensive hardware with two locations in Boulder Creek and one in Ben Lomand. Friendly, helpful staff and well - stocked. Extensive paint and custom mixing, lumber yard, garden supply, small engine repair, and…” — Google review
“Meeting the team here, you can tell they care about their business and their customer. A friendly staff with a knowledgeable background of all the needs for building. I definitely recommend!” — Google review
“We are new to Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Lumber is around the corner from our place. This place is a jewel, besides having great selection of products and lumber what makes it special is the team there. Everyone is…” — Google review
“came in for a random screw thing and the guy working actually walked me to the exact aisle and showed me the right one. perfect little store. solid.” — Google review
“Im a painting contractor from san jose and needed a specific style of siding for an old house in lis gatos which I found at Big Creek i love this place and Hector was so helpful to find this specific piece for me.…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for hardware store listings in and around Santa Cruz, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Scarborough Home Center has the highest Google rating on our Santa Cruz list: 4.8 out of 5 from 242 reviews (as of October 27, 2026).
Scarborough Ace Hardware has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 361, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Santa Cruz-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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