Miriam was very kind & friendly she helped us pick the perfect plant :) We got the perfect plant…read morefor a house warming gift. I recommend everyone to come here for any plant needs.

How have I not written a review for Terra Bella before! So it's one of my fave spots in San Diego…read moreand I'm so excited to have one closer now with their new Del Mar location. Terra Bella has such a welcoming space and it's a plant paradise. They have so many different types of plants, but also a full coffee shop within the nursery that has great drinks! There's little tables for you to drink your coffee surrounded by so many green plants. We saw people playing board games, reading, working, and hanging out with friends. I ordered the Bee Yourself and loved it! They have cute little things to buy like keychains, cards and more. They're also known for their Selva nights, where they have coffee, mocktails and live music on the weekends! I'm such a fan of Terra Bella and am so excited to check out their newest location.

Overview: great class, terrible traffic and parking, but worth it!…read more ---- Located in Ocean Beach so traffic getting them is crazy and parking is toughhh, especially on fridays, and the weekend. Make sure you give yourself enough time when planning on getting therWe found some street parking a couple blocks away and walked. Our instructor, Aurora, did a quick demo and then we were left to create our pieces. We had 3 balls of clay (give or take a half pound each ball) to work with and you get one free piece firing included with the class, and additional pieces to fire are $10 each. It's pretty autonomous but if you need help the instructor is there to assist you. After you create your pieces, you pick a glaze and then clean up the work station. The class is 90 minutes and it goes by quick, time flies when you're having fun!! ---- Overall: had a fantastic time creating pieces that will hopefully be functional ware, a great date idea, I can't wait to be back and try out their open studio times

Loved our recent visit to Botanica in Ocean Beach! At first glance, it looks like an adorable plant…read moreshop, but they also host ceramic wheel-throwing classes, which my boyfriend and I decided to try--and I'm so glad we did. Our class was on a really nice day, and for a super reasonable price, we got 1.5 hours on the wheel, which felt like the perfect amount of time. The wheel throwing class is either indoors (behind the plant shop) or in the back (half exposed garage). We were in the back and it was a good amount of space for our group of 4 people. There were more couples next to us as well. Also, I loved that they allow you to bring outside drinks to enjoy while creating, making it a fun and relaxed experience. Our instructor was great--attentive when needed but also gave space to explore at your own pace. This wasn't our friend time on the wheel, but we were with friends who were new to wheel-throwing, so he assisted when needed. I can't wait to see our finished ceramic pieces! Whether you're a plant lover, an aspiring ceramicist, or just looking for a unique experience, Botanica is definitely worth checking out. After your session, it's a good excuse to explore the streets of OB - especially on a very sunny day. I'll definitely come back another time.

Every year I come here to spend half my paycheck on things that I will kill off within 6 weeks…read more It's an annual tradition and I love it. Someday I'll learn how to care for plants, but maybe not today!

When you buy fruit trees from Walter Anderson? They are friendly and helpful and when you call him…read moreback to tell him that the tree you purchased, it did not survive after a few months they try to make you feel stupid and don't know anything about watering and they tell you have to dig the tree out and bring it back. Also try to provide receipt of purchase. They don't ask you if you have any experience in trees so I have over 150 trees. They need to guarantee their trees, not just to sell

So I go here more than I care to admit. It might have crossed over to addiction…read more The staff are so nice! They are so affectionate to my dog. The darn squirrels broke my planter that I got there. They didn't have it in stock. But they quickly went on the computer and was able to find it. If you see me there next weekend, please do not rat me out for my addiction.

Not as crazy busy with trucks and cars all over the place as Home Depot. And prices are not as…read moreeconomical as I expected. The garden outside and all its plants are actually organized and clean looking. The holiday decor definitely brings out life in any retail store. I did enjoy shopping here. Price is much higher than expected though. Staff are friendly and helpful.

My sister in Utah ordered flowers from Thistle to be sent to me for thanksgiving. These were the…read moremost beautiful & fresh flowers and the arrangement lasts almost a week. Totally gorgeous & classy. I am truly impressed

Great prices and friend sent a picture of nice looking flowers. Great shop for not the usual ftd…read moreflowers bouquets

This boutique inside Sea Hive station has an amazing variety of plants, decorations and a great…read moreselection of Talavera hand painted pots imported from Mexico. They also have unique teak wood furniture pieces and specialize in custom design orders for floral/plants arrangements and custom teak wood tables with delivery service available. If you are looking for a unique piece of decor or a gift, this is your place

From the owner: We are a brand new, family owned, local business specializing in handmade gifts from all around the…read moreworld. Our name means “The Hummingbird Garden” in Spanish. We specialize in Talavera, Teakwood Furniture, Custom Live Edge tables, cacti, plumeria, desert roses, and many other hummingbird attracting plants. Located in the Garden Center at the brand new Sea Hive Station in Liberty Station. We are proud to feature all our plants from local nurseries from all around San Diego County. We are also available for design consultations, living arrangement installation/maintenance, event decor rental, and garden design/installation. Wholesale Talavera available for licensed nurseries and retailers, inquire toll free at 1(833) SD -CACTI 1(8

My mom and I loved going to Cuffel Farms! It's an airplant paradise!! It was our favorite airplant…read morestore! I've moved out of SD since and haven't found an airplant spot like this! Cuffel Farms is definitely one of the things I miss most in SD! The variety of airplants Andy has is amazing and the prices are so reasonable! He is also so friendly and patient in answering all airplant care questions! I used to have to buy airplants to replenish the airplants I've killed, but now, I'm able to care for them and keep them alive better. Will definitely be back here when I can! Definitely has lots of instagramable spots! If you love plants and love a beautiful ambiance, then definitely check this place out!

We will be back! We didn't know what to expect when we got there, but we were pleasantly surprised…read more We called the morning of the appointment time since we needed a last minute housewarming gift and I found this nursery through Yelp that was by appointment only. Luckily he had a time slot that worked and when we got there it was air plant heaven. My husband created the gift with a lot of help from the owner and created a perfect, personalized gift.

Every time we come here we always ended up buying something. Staff our knowledgeable, friendly and…read moreefficient. Plants and garden supplies and decor were well curated and displayed. Never been disappointed.

Beautiful nursery. The staff is always helpful and friendly…read more I especially love their herbs.

Garden coffee knocking it out of the park again! This place never disappoint, from the pastries to…read morethe drinks, it is always amazing. You can definitely taste the quality and the care they put into picking their menu items. The banana flavored coffee trend has been huge lately and I saw that garden coffee had added "Top Banana" to their menu. You know I had to try it and it was great. The banana flavor is concentrated into to the banana cold foam top, and it tastes like they blended milk with banana, it was so refreshing. It did not have an artificial flavor at all. I also wanted a decaf version of the top banana so instead of cold brew they made it into a latte form for me so I could have it decaf. The baristas are always the sweetest and so friendly. On top of all of that, the space is so cozy. It is located under a tree, so plenty of shade and the owner has many plants around (some for sale too!) and makes the space so green. This is a partially covered outdoor area, so definitely bring a jacket because it gets cold in the shade. There is plenty of seating and tables available, but it fills up as the day goes on. For people looking to study at a coffee shop, there are limited outlets here. They also have a small free library here and game to play. I love that this feels like a place where people can gather. Overall, I love this place, and everyone should check it out at least once!

My favorite little hidden coffee shop in San Diego…read more I love this place! It has all my favorite things: good coffee, plants, books, art, character, a homey feel, and even a tiny thrift shop next door. Tucked away in Old Town, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Follow them on social media to catch the cool events and live music they host. There's plenty of seating, and the whole shop is outdoors with a cozy backyard‑patio vibe. The coffee is great, and I love trying their seasonal drinks. They have a little library I always appreciate, plus plants and cute merch for sale. Along with coffee, they serve tea and pastries.

My review is based solely on their body care item, specifically their whipped body butter…read more I came here because I wanted to look at their body care items. They have a really good variety of body care items. I was interested in getting their whipped body frosting, and was excited to see that some of them were being discounted because they were getting a different packaging. The first red flag should have been when I was trying to look at the oz of the jar and could not find it (I just looked at their website, and the amount is not listed there either). However, since it was on sale, I purchased some anyways. When I started using the product I realized that the jar is misleading because it looked like there was a decent amount of product, but the packaging itself is thick, you are not getting as much product as you think. If you were to use it daily on your whole body once a day, you will maybe get about 2.5 weeks use out of one jar. If it was not on sale, this would not be a good value to product ratio. At $17 a jar, if you were to use a jar up within 2 weeks, that comes out to $34 a month.

Adorable & Memorable Date Spot!…read more While visiting Old Town, my boyfriend took me to Toby's Candle & Soap Shop and it ended up being one of the cutest memories of our trip! I'm so glad he brought me here, but I sure wish I had taken more photos because the inside is so beautiful and peaceful. We got to dip our own candles in different color wax (so fun!) and picked up some of the best-smelling incense I've ever found -- and everything was super affordable! Amazing service, awesome prices, and the vibes were unmatched. Honestly can't wait to come back the next time I'm in San Diego!