Best Hardware Stores in California
100 stores compared · avg 4.3★ · 183,731 reviews · updated May 2026
California has 55 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 137 big-box locations across 4 national chains (Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply). Together they hold an average Google rating of 4.3 stars from 183,731 customer reviews. The highest-rated locally-owned option is Ace Hardware.
Local & Specialty Hardware Stores in California
Independently-owned hardware stores and co-op franchises (Ace, True Value, etc.) — the places with unique inventory and local know-how.
| Store | Rating | Reviews | City | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | 4.7★ | 1,174 | Santa Ana | Visit | View → |
| Hillcrest Ace Hardware | 4.7★ | 1,058 | San Diego | Visit | View → |
| Marshall's Industrial Hardware | 4.8★ | 700 | San Diego | Visit | View → |
| Simi Hardware & Rock Depot | 4.2★ | 1,436 | Simi Valley | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 830 | Van Nuys | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 774 | Hollister | Visit | View → |
| Miner's Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 645 | Atascadero | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 642 | Visalia | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 552 | Long Beach | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware Store | 4.7★ | 437 | Henderson | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 446 | Oceanside | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 506 | Bullhead City | Visit | View → |
| National Hardware Supply | 4.8★ | 325 | Fresno | Visit | View → |
| Wood's Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 436 | Torrance | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 417 | San Diego | Visit | View → |
All Local & Specialty Stores
Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 1,174 reviews · Santa Ana
Hillcrest Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 1,058 reviews · San Diego
Marshall's Industrial Hardware
4.8★ · 700 reviews · San Diego
Simi Hardware & Rock Depot
4.2★ · 1,436 reviews · Simi Valley
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 830 reviews · Van Nuys
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 774 reviews · Hollister
Miner's Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 645 reviews · Atascadero
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 642 reviews · Visalia
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 552 reviews · Long Beach
Ace Hardware Store
4.7★ · 437 reviews · Henderson
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 446 reviews · Oceanside
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 506 reviews · Bullhead City
National Hardware Supply
4.8★ · 325 reviews · Fresno
Wood's Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 436 reviews · Torrance
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 417 reviews · San Diego
Griffin Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 411 reviews · San Diego
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 406 reviews · Fresno
Miner's Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 396 reviews · Goleta
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 396 reviews · Thousand Oaks
Outdoor Supply Hardware
4.4★ · 383 reviews · San Jose
Imperial Do it Center
4.5★ · 311 reviews · El Centro
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 354 reviews · Lake Havasu City
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 306 reviews · Santa Paula
Ace Crown Hardware
4.6★ · 262 reviews · Anaheim
McFadden-Dale Industrial Hardware
4.6★ · 260 reviews · Santa Ana
Ace Hardware
4.3★ · 342 reviews · Palmdale
El Cajon Hardware
4.4★ · 295 reviews · El Cajon
Ocean Beach Paint & Hardware
4.8★ · 183 reviews · San Diego
Billings Paint & Hardware
4.5★ · 249 reviews · Long Beach
San Diego Hardware
4.5★ · 221 reviews · San Diego
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 206 reviews · Carlsbad
Franklins - Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 179 reviews · Woodland Hills
Outdoor Supply Hardware
4.2★ · 291 reviews · Paso Robles
La Mesa Lumber & Hardware
4.6★ · 176 reviews · La Mesa
Sorensen's True Value
4.7★ · 151 reviews · Los Banos
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 187 reviews · Las Vegas
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 203 reviews · San Jose
Ace Hardware
4.2★ · 257 reviews · Torrance
Floyd's General Store
4.4★ · 175 reviews · Shafter
Terminal Hardware
4.5★ · 147 reviews · Los Angeles
Hane True Value Hardware
4.5★ · 139 reviews · Los Angeles
Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 144 reviews · Los Angeles
Ace Hardware
4★ · 206 reviews · Corona
Santa Ana Industrial Hardware
4.6★ · 96 reviews · Santa Ana
Brooklyn Hardware
4.3★ · 110 reviews · Los Angeles
Ace Hardware
4.1★ · 133 reviews · Escondido
Dick's True Value Hardware
4.1★ · 116 reviews · Los Angeles
Anderson Paint and Hardware
4.4★ · 72 reviews · Long Beach
True Value
4.5★ · 64 reviews · Los Angeles
True Value
4.1★ · 91 reviews · Shafter
Frank's Paint & Hardware
4.7★ · 47 reviews · Santa Paula
Redlands Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 40 reviews · Redlands
Ace Hardware
4★ · 73 reviews · Salinas
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 42 reviews · Simi Valley
Ace Hardware
3.7★ · 88 reviews · North Las Vegas
Big-Box Hardware Chains in California
National chains with multiple locations across California. One row per brand — click the top-rated location for details.
| Brand | Locations | Avg Rating | Total Reviews | Top-rated location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | 56 | 4.2★ | 103,112 | The Home Depot, Lemon Grove · 4.3★ → |
| Lowe's | 45 | 4.2★ | 75,157 | Lowe's, Las Vegas · 4.3★ → |
| Harbor Freight | 35 | 4.5★ | 36,100 | Harbor Freight Tools, Chula Vista · 4.4★ → |
| Tractor Supply | 1 | 4.4★ | 53 | Professional Contractor Supply, San Diego · 4.4★ → |
Hardware Stores in Nearby Cities in California
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hardware stores are in California?
California has 55 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 137 big-box locations across 4 national chains (Home Depot, Lowe's, Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply), with an average Google rating of 4.3 stars.
What is the top-rated locally-owned hardware store in California?
Ace Hardware in Santa Ana is currently the highest-rated locally-owned or franchise hardware store in California, at 4.7 stars from 1174 reviews.
Which big-box hardware chains operate in California?
Home Depot (56 locations), Lowe's (45 locations), Harbor Freight (35 locations), Tractor Supply (1 location).