The 10 Best Hardware Stores in California — 2026

We compared all 2063 hardware stores in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Pete's Ace HardwareCastro Valley LumberPlumbing

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm, Sun 8:30am-5pm

(510) 581-7633 Website View listing

#2 · Harbor Freight ToolsModesto

Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm

(209) 549-1312 Website View listing

#3 · Placerville True ValuePlacerville Screen repair

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm

(530) 622-1151 Website View listing

#4 · Big B LumberBrentwood Lumber

Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, Sat 8 am - 4:00 pm

(925) 634-2442 Website View listing

#5 · Valley Hardware and Garden CenterSolvang

Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-4pm

(805) 688-4191 Website View listing

#6 · Tractor Supply Co.Hanford Farm supply

Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-7pm

(559) 589-9827 Website View listing

#7 · The Home DepotSanta Rosa

Mon-Sat 6am-10pm, Sun 7am-8pm

(707) 544-2130 Website View listing

#8 · McFadden-Dale Industrial HardwareOntario Tool rental

Mon - Fri 6:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

(909) 923-0085 Website View listing

#9 · Woodlake HardwareWoodlake Lumber

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30am, Sat 8am-5am

(559) 564-3367 Website View listing

#10 · Arrow Building SuppliesVan Nuys

Monday - Friday 5:30am - 6pm

(818) 780-1464 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (key cutting, propane, tool rental, paint, lumber, farm supply, screen repair, small engine, sharpening, glass cutting, plumbing, fishing license), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.