Aptos Ace Hardware

I love going to this Ace. There is always someone in the front, that greets you and asks if they can help you. And they know what they have and where they are. This has been my go-to hardware store. And my recent experience confirmed that. I was looking for a cabinet hinge. They had a huge selection, but I wanted a more specific one. I went to the two other major chains in the area and was completely disappointed at their selections. Went back to Ace and picked up the closest one they had to what I was looking for.

This is a large well stocked real hardware store. You can buy a single screw for 10 cents if necessary. The staff is helpful, friendly and attentive. I could wander around and look at stuff all day.

Small, quick visit hardware store. Carries most of what I need and people are helpful. Quick in and out.

Always helpful staff to help find anything you need. Literally the opposite of the big box stores where you have to walk around in hopes of finding someone to help. Different business strategies but I sure like having the quick and easy help when I need it! I definitely always recommend Ace for the lesser experienced DIYer.

Lots of plumbing parts of all types that fit the houses around here. Lots of electrical parts friendly staff to help you find the right parts Benjamin Moore paints

I have been meaning to write a review for this Ace Hardware store for some time now so, here it is: 5 stars for an amazing paint department. The paint team is super helpful, well beyond any support you will receive from the Kelly Moore team in the same shopping center. In fact, I have quit buying Kelly Moore paint after many frustrating encounters there. Go to the the helpful paint store here at Ace; you will not be disappointed!! In addition, the rest of the store is stocked with a full selection of any other items you need for the kitchen, garden, garage, etc., also with friendly employees, ready to help you with anything you need.

One of the long-standing "traditional" style hardware stores in the Santa Cruz area. They always seem to have sufficient help that is ready to offer assistance.

Great local business with inaccessible store. Seems this store is for able bodied patrons only. If you use a mobility device of any kind do not come to this store. Store has 3 levels with stairs for each. Each level has exterior doors that are chained up. Good luck finding someone to unlock the ONLY access there is. It’s humiliating asking for assistance to open one pair of doors takes 25 minutes and 8 people. Then the same circus is needed to get out.