This location hires staff who discriminate against the disabled. I have been a regular customer at…read morethis location and am there almost weekly, restocking Peanuts for the wildlife. I am disabled, and currently using a knee brace and crutches. I went into this location today to restock. I asked an employee, named Sierra, if they still had the Peanuts in Shell in stock (they frequently run out), as the items are at the BACK of the store on a bottom shelf. Her response was, "we still have 2 bags and you can go back and get them!" She then walked behind the counter, glared at me and asked, rudely, " DO YOU NEED SOMETHING?! I already told you the peanuts are in the back!" She left me embarrassed, and upset, so I left. I am CLEARLY disabled, and yet cannot get any offer of assistance at this location, while this woman is working there.

Avoid this ACE Hardware at all costs…read more I usually don't write reviews unless something's either amazing or laughably bad - and unfortunately, this location is the latter. So here's what happened: I bought a gazebo, used a $20 off coupon, brought it home, and realized I didn't want the blue one - I wanted the grey. Totally reasonable, right? I head back literally the same day - not more than 15 minutes after the original purchase - to do a simple exchange. Not a return. Not a refund. Just a swap for a different color. And what do they try to pull? They tell me I'd have to pay an additional $20 to do the exchange. In what universe does that make sense? I'm not returning it to scam them - I'm just trying to swap for the same exact item in a different color. But nope. They insisted I'd have to pay again without the coupon, even though I just bought it. Are they high? It's like they're running a hardware store and a grift out of the same building. I asked for a manager, thinking this was just some clueless cashier mistake, but nope - the manager doubled down like they were proud of screwing over a customer trying to do a fair exchange. So guess what? I won't be shopping here anymore. If you want to be treated like a human being instead of a nuisance or a walking wallet, take your business somewhere else. The ACE Hardware on Front Street? Way better. Actually decent managers who aren't afraid to do the right thing. Unlike this clown show. Shady policies, rigid employees, and management with the backbone of a wet paper towel. I'll pass.

The independent ACE hardware stores tend to be a lot better organized and helpful than the Home…read moreDepot. My local ACE is no exception. I've gone in to get a few parts, locks, and extension cords a few times. I was promptly directed to the correct aisle, and checkout was easy. It was a good experience here.

For a mid sized hardware store, they are really well stocked. They always seem to have what I need…read moreand the staff are helpful. I love having them in my neighborhood and not having to drive to a big box.

I still remember when OSH started with ORCHARD. But they still have items we need to live in the…read morecounty of Santa Cruz. My mom and I picked up a planter bottom that we could not find in others stores.. Mahalo and thanks OSH.. We appreciate you guys..

I went in this morning and bought a piece of wood to fix my gate. I needed it cut and Charlie saved…read morethe day ,and cut it for me. This is why I keep coming here for the good old customer service. Jim O.

We recently got our front door replaced. We had simply the best experience with Craig. He was…read moreimmediately available, helpful, very knowledgeable. He streamlined the process so we spend minimal time at the store and kept us informed about the door status. He went beyond our expectations and facilitated the entire process from measurements to the door pick up. I highly recommend Craig and the Millwork department. Thank you Craig for making our experience as smooth as we could expect. Rating: 11 out of 10

Terrific garden center! This is always our go-to plant store for our garden every season.read more

I find myself in here probably more than I should but they do have good prices. The store needs…read morehelp with organization and customer service. The employees have trouble finding items themselves. The parking lot is trouble when finding space with shopping carts riddled everywhere. They do have good motor oil that I always use for every oil change.

Seriously this place can't have enough bad reviews! With…read morethe employees treating the customer like shit EVERY SINGLE TIME! Can't wait until this place is closed down and open à Lowe's or something else with better customer service, that old guy named Paul or whatever, getting annoyed and acting like I'm asking for money, seriously this place needs NEGATIVE REVIEWS! THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!

Wow - I was over in Santa Cruz today and just did a random search for a nursery. I had NO idea this…read moreplace existed! What an amazing variety of all kinds of plants! Indoor, outdoor, big, small.... I also really appreciated that the tags were informative. Sometimes you want a plant but there is nothing that tells you type of watering or light needed. Their plants had all of that information. They also were very reasonably priced - bonus!

5/31/26 today I was here and got such good service from several of the staff members!!! Giving me…read moreadvice about milk weed and how to nurture and protect your catapillers to ensure they make it be butterflies!!! They were very friendly and knowledgeable! Plus love walking thru there ! I even say hummingbirds and butterflies and lots of people loving the environment aswell! Infinite love and gratitude

The best. Always greeted at the door..never a problem finding help. Friendly staff...the girls…read morelove my stickers....

The woman at the front counter (cashier) was down right rude. I…read moreLove the Kings village store but will not go back to the one I went to yesterday ever again. I was trying to avoid Home Depot.

My wife decided she was going to fix our screens on our windows! So off we went to Scarborough…read morelumber to purchase what she needed We were greeted by Heather with a smile and good morning we explained what we needed and she said why yes I can help ! She took us to the screening area and she thoroughly explained what we needed and sold us the proper tools and screen. She was such a great help and we will be back to buy more screen as my wife was able to come home and do the project. (Picture included)Thanks to all the staff who are always so friendly and ready to help and assist. We truly have a jewel in our community. Thank you for being there. O and thank you wife

Staff turn over is definitely a problem at both Ace locations in Scotts Valley…read more It appears that after 30 years of going to both stores that I am many times treated as a total stranger especially when asked for my ID. The slogan "ACE IS THE PLACE WITH THE FRIENDLY HARDWARE MAN " IS A JOKE DUE TO STAFF TURNOVER.

Just drove by this business and saw they are closing. This was a wonderful store and somehow I…read morealways found what I was looking for. If I asked, I got great instructions. Thank you for everything

It doesn't matter what you are in need of, you will find it here, and upon describing it will be…read moredirected to the exact aisle/location by the amazing couple running this joint. They're friendly and helpful and have managed to pack so much into this tiny little space. I adore everything about this place.