One of my customers recommended this place to me after we were commiserating about the cost of garden soil. I have raised beds and wanted to top them off with quality stuff, but the good stuff is like $30 a bag. He recommended GreenCoast and said they have great options. I went a couple of weeks ago and was immediately greeted by the employees who were just finishing up with another customer. I told them what I was looking for and they had great recommendations for raised beds - the Fox Farm Ocean Forest Blend was an amazing deal there! I also asked for a good potting soil for my indoor plants and I got a huge bag at the fraction of the price I was paying to make my own blend. Great customer service and they even helped load everything into my car. I'll be back again soon for sure! read more

I wasn't going to pay $30+ for a bag of fox farm soil like I did in OC. I did a quick yelp search on where to buy fox farm soil & GreenCoast came up. It's catered to hydroponics but you don't have to be into that style of growing to find this store useful. It's located in a random business park & the entrance is in the back. At first glance it doesn't seem like much but step inside & there's everything you need from netting to cloning gel. A big bag of the Fox Farm soil was $14. Such a steal ! I haven't seen it that low anywhere. I will be coming back here for more when I run out. Friendly service too. read more

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8/13/23 Blame it on supply chain issues, they're out of perlite-except for the mega size, too big for my purposes. The staff are attentive & are very knowledgeable about their products because I've inquired about several questions for my plant care. Recommendations are very useful in terms of which types of soil for which plants are being repotted. Their main draw is hypothetically grown plants & they're definitely designed to cater for these growers. Sometimes I wish I set up this system because it does appear to be more sustainable & earth-conscious. If you're serious about your gardening, check this place out! read more

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I've been there a few different times and was happy with staff and the prices they had on soil and nutrients.Look forward to going back.

These guys are the nicest people. Always ready to help. Very knowledgeable. Just an all around great place to shop for all of your grow items. Nothing "salesy" either. Place is legit in all aspects. read more

Clean, knowledgeable and professional. With their expertise you can grow dam near anything. Soils, nutrients, fertilizer and more. If you are a first timer just go around to the back of the building to a large roll up door and you are there, grow your own today read more

Real good service, helped me get started and hooked it up with a discount. Will be back for more business in the future

Don't be fooled by their promotion. all lies. I was drawn to the store by a promotional ad from their email and Instagram stating 45% off a certain brand. I wasted a free day driving through la traffic all the way to long beach only to be told they knew nothing of a sale. I showed the employee the email and he still refused to give me the discount. I reached out via email and ig and still nothing. Edit. The ig person I talked to was very nice. I showed my receipt more than a week ago. I followed up and they gave me some bs about list price and the price on the label were different. Even when the attendant said a different number. I bought the items they said were on sale for a price similar to other places without a sale. All in all they bs on their promotions. 45% off should not be the same price I can get on Amazon. read more

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Knowledgeable staff and great deals. They always go out of their way to get us the best prices and most items are in stock.

Just wanted to give these guys a big thumbs up. From the time I called to when I left, they were really cool guys. Good team work. I just came for a filter but I've been here before. I also like that they open at 9am. That makes a huge difference for me. Anyways, much success to you guys! read more

Entering the store I was taken by the stock. Many products and well organized. I waited a few minutes as sales folks took care of others. Then Mikey helped me find an insecticide and measuring cups, etc.. We then talked about the stage my plant is in and spoke about root growth and health. Good sales staff, Mikey. And prices are fair. I'll be back. Ok I came back to return a humongous drying tray set. A week ago I came in to ask about drying and if they had a rack or tray? For my four skinny initial outdoor growth. I figured I might harvest a couple ounces in total four if everything clicked. The sales clerk steered me to a 50 dollar hanging tray set. It looked very compact in its nice holding bag. Although the price was higher than I could afford I bought it. Man when I opened it, I was shocked! It had four black net trays in two units. Oh, about three feet in circumference. I need to return this tray set as it is for about half a pound per tray. This is not what I asked for nor is it what I expected when I opened the bag. So today I'm hoping for goodwill and understanding from the folks here at Green Coast. Update! I returned home to find the receipt. Didn't find it . Will call mgr and ask what are my options. read more

GreenCoast Long Beach - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Long Beach, California

Selection is ok but on the expensive. Their staff is just willing to help you out so it's ok. Everything is just ok.

Good place for all your gardening needs. Also the staff are good too.I go there sometimes to get supplies for my growing read more

Danger!!! GC Hydro PAYS for good Yelp, Google, and Facebook reviews. And they aren't ashamed to do so. Check the following copy from an ad card I picked up at a Long Beach dispensary: "Yelp us! And get $15 off your next purchase... Simply write a positive review of our store on any of the three sites shown (or all three) and we'll give you a one-time $5 credit for each review." I've never been to this store, but had planned to visit, until I saw this ad. Once companies start buying yelp reviews, yelp will no longer be relevant and consumers will be the big losers. read more

GreenCoast Long Beach - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have been shopping here for the last 12 years. The staff is extremely helpful, the member account gives you access to some great bargains, and the inventory is comprehensive. I have a very bad back and the staff is always willing to load up my trunk for me. These folks are the best! read more

Just purchased a bunch of nutes ! Got hooked up highly recommend this hydro store., customer service is awesome very helpful

Great staff extremely helpful ! Noobie with zero experience, helped me get what exactly what I needed, not what I wanted!! Good guys and gals!! read more

Blue haired Brittany is the best! She is on top of my orders and promptly calls/texts when my special orders arrive. Her customer service is solid, she is solid. I always ask for her when I call or go into the store. Keep up the great work Brittany and team GreenCoast! read more

These guys are better than the competition, but not by much. It seems every hydro shop in Long Beach is run by kids who think they are doing the world a favor by being open. Sure this place has excellent products, but the 10 employees they have sitting around never offer to help or even show much of an interest when you do ask. The information they give is usually incorrect, and they automatically assume you are there for illicit reasons. This place would be great if they could get a good manager to keep watch on the employees and make sure they are friendly and helpful. With the Internet, you can order the same supplies they offer for half the price and shipped overnight. People go to a local shop for the service, and this place really needs to step it up. read more

Love GCH! Best prices! Best staff! Aaron goes above and beyond to make sure I get what I need and he's super knowledgeable on all things growing. 10/10 recommend read more

GreenCoast MUTHERFUCKER! Or so the bumper sticker says.. Love love love the new location. The back loading area was a smart idea and the staff was really knowlegeable and friendly. Walking in, we explained our situation (not a lot of space) and they gave us a gazillion ideas on how to work it out, what we could use, heat/light ideas, you name it. We got everything we needed for our little project, and more, for an extremely recession busting price. Woot! read more

Meh, if they dont carry and cant mark it up 50-60% its not good........ Def Agree with angus, they feel like they are doing you a favor by being open read more

The two stars is for two employees I have interacted with at greencoast that have egos the size of long beach. Multiple times I have gone in needing assistance with a specific product, and I've been told that it's not needed or a good idea, followed by them trying to convince me otherwise, ending with "trust me, I'm a professional grower". Maybe if my crop was failing, or I was just starting out with no experience, those would be comforting words, but it's just annoying when the reality is that I am experienced, and having wonderful success with my system, despite their professional opinions. The two stars is for their large selection of products, and the option to order online. Basically, this place may work for some people, but not me... read more

Before reviewing the Long Beach location of Green Coast Hydroponics, it might be helpful to describe my gardening background to give the reader some insight into how this store may or may not meet my needs. I garden on my apartment's six feet wide, south facing balcony. Due to the size and limited sun exposure, I must be very efficient with my layout and use of the shorter growing season a south facing container garden provides. However, that doesn't prevent me from growing more green beans, peas, pickling cucumbers, chiles, and grape tomatoes than I can eat on my own. I purchase my seeds from online distributers, and my soil, containers, latticing, etc from hardware stores. More important than all the above in optimizing my production is getting a jump on seed starting and growing stong, healthy plants under a grow light prior to transplanting to the balcony. This is where I turn to Green Coast Hydroponics. I really enjoy the open, albeit slightly dark and unorganized, layout of the store. Every product is easy to browse and hold. You can really get a feel for each item, and making side by side comparisons is easy. That's one significant advantage brick and mortar stores have over online retailers. Their inventory is topnotch. To date, I have purchased rock wool cubes, ph downer, an incredible T5 florescent light fixture, nutrients, measuring eqipment, basins, heating pads, and that's barely scratching the surface of what they offer.o I've been fully satisfied with each product and their prices. If you research products before entering the store, and have a solid idea what you want, then Green Coast Hydroponics is wonderful. However, if you're looking for an education... well that's a differnent story because that requires interacting with the employees. The employees aren't mean or rude or snobby, and I've never been made to feel unwelcome. I guess indifferent and unattentive is the best way to describe them. Of course, the level of service really depends on who is working during your visit. One employee was extremely cordial and attentive and helped me select seed starting gear. During another visit, an employee had a lip full of sunflower seeds, periodically spit them into a cup while talking to me, and drank "soda" and ice from a tumbler. So on one hand, you won't need to worry about someone breathing over your shoulder, pressuring to buy something you don't want. On the other hand, no one is going out their way to help you. The Long Beach location of Green Coast Hydroponics is great for an experienced gardener or for someone who does his or her own research. For a noobie, though, I can see it being frustrating. In the end, it really needs to have two ratings. I give 4.5 stars for its inventory and prices, but 1.5 stars for its customer service and staff resulting in a mediocre 3 star average. read more

My first time here and it won't be the last. I was clueless with growing and Shawn gave me great advice. This place has a good selection along with great prices and outstanding customer service. I highly recommend ! read more

Ive visited GreenCoast a couple of times now. They are awesome. huge selection, good prices, and great service. Talked to one of the employees for a good hour learning and blowing my brain up. im a beginner grower and they have really helped get my thumb greener. cant wait to go back. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE, Shaun & Boots will always give ya great advice and tips and make ya feel welcomed every time you walk in the door, even if there slammed. If they don't carry the exact product your looking for, they'll be more then happy to order it for you and usually have it there within the week. Just plan ahead. If it's a product that you'll be using it a lot, they'll even start carrying it just for you, aren't you special now. AND $10 CO2 tank refills..... FUGETTABATIT (Sapranos is on TV right now, lol) All in all, never once had a bad expierience here, or felt like the employees didn't have a clue what they were talking about, which seems to happen a lot when I walk into other garden shops when I need something in a pinch. Happy gardening read more

?! How do guys know so much about gardening? I don't know but these guys do! Super nice guys. Patient to answer questions, there are no dumb questions! Love Boots, I can picture him on a farm with tons of veggies. I like their seed selection too - they carry Rene's. David was super nice and even gave me a Gai Lan chinese lettuce seedling to take home. Those are super guys. I love the selection of pots most of al. Great price, better than the big box store and every possible size you can think of. Even if you have a small yard space they have the simple black no-frills pots for you. They take good care of you too. I have a packet of seeds that didn't come up and Sean (manager) is looking in to that for me. That's good customer service that they care that something I bought there that costs less than $3 didn't work. Totally impressed. read more

Great service. Large product selection helpful staff. Love this place!!!!! For all your growing needs. Soil or hydro....check this place out. Loyal clients get 25 % off total bill. Love it!!!!! read more

My Wife Decided to grow Tomatoes on our balcony, After visiting several other stores locally, I was impressed by they're competitive prices and wide selection. Try to find if Sean is there as he is one to treat you right. read more

My one Stop Hydro Shop... My Tomatoes have never been bigger thanks to the helpful and friendly advice from my Sales Rep Tracy Negrete.... Thanks Tracy you make Growing tomatoes fun... When in doubt ask a pro I say! read more

GREAT PLACE!!! I thought I was going 2 the best place in town until a friend recommended I try here... and I'm glad I did! Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff... and the thing that won ME over was the competitive prices! Thanks guys! I'll B back soon! read more

I shop at the Long Beach and Venice locations and i must say, THESE GUYS KNOW THEIR STUFF!! Friendly staff, fully knowledgable and CHEAP PRICES! What more can you ask for? Shawn and Boots played an integral part in helping me increase my yield and quality without compromising my pocketbook. My fruit has never looked better and my yield increased by 25% just by taking the time to discuss my situation with some expert growers. I add a few bottles to my nutrient regime and got rid of some that were poor quality and useless. Overall a price wash and more fruit as a result! So happy, i brought them a bottle of scotch to share. :) Thank you to all the friendly faces at GreenCoast! You've earned a lifetime customer! read more

First and foremost. I have been a customer of green coast for the past 5 years. There are quite a few reasons why... Mind you, over the years I have visited damn near every shop from oc to San Pedro. So I can guarantee this is an unbiased opinion. Service, knowledge and prices are on point!! If anyone at GC reads this.... Keep those candy jars filled!!! read more

Some additives can be a bit marked-up and others go out of stock (BigBud) every so often, which is understandable. Gotta be honest tho.... some times they reeeeally try to push certain products if your seeming gullible. Just do your own EXTENSIVE research before purchasing anything, ijs. With the amount of nuits we buy every week the 20% discount for loyal customers is worth it. Shaun and Boots are definitely smart but I prefer to speak with Ken. Pick his brain when you can. Good sh!t GC keep it up! I'll be there tomorrow for bloom A and B, BigBud, Overdrive, Carboload and some PH-up lol... for reals tho read more

New Grower, and me and my grow partner have been shopping around different hydroponic places. First of all, the fact they carry the whole line of Advanced Nutrients is a huge plus for us, and like many others have said - Loyal Customers get hooked up, and Boots is my go-to guy. My grow partner and I personally did a lot of research before we started our grow room, and we just had a few kinks to work out (Air Conditioning, because ours broke; as well as trimming aids to make our timeline not so delayed.) Boots was very happy to help us and showed us the available things in our budget. They DO NOT JUDGE YOU based on your growing expertise. All levels of growers were there, some guy was loading 100 bags of soil in his range rover (that was a sight to see for a newbie). This will be our go too for large bulk orders, and for the record - Boots actually turned me away from products based on our grow, and kept our tab down when he definitely had the chance to exploit my naiveness on the Air Con. read more

Great set of people here, helped me out with everything I wanted when I told them my build situation and gave me the right products that worked with the parameters I wanted. If you're looking for a place that will not only sell hydroponic equipment but also guide you on how to properly orchestrate them into a functional project then this is the store for you. read more

These guys are great and always have what I need. Had a couple questions on preventative maintenance and Aaron proved to be knowledgeable and helpful on the subject and at the register. Prices are great. Everyone is friendly, even fellow customers. There's never a shortage of parking either so stop by and come support them! read more

This place is amazing. Costco of hydroponics comes to mind. They have a giant wall of nutrients with a million brands that i have never even heard of! They have a large sales staff, so there is always someone who is around to talk you through the details of the products. It's nice to be able to walk into a hydroponics shop and not feel weird being the only girl. They have women on their sales staff! My favorite part was when the sales guy (Joe, i think?) handed me an info sheet that gave me all the info i needed to kill off fungus gnats in my garden. Super helpful! I don't plan on shopping anywhere else! read more

I am a very small hobby grower and the guys at Greencoast Van Nuys always have time for me, and help me get what I need for the best price. I think anyone who posts a bad review here is just another shop showing their bad attitude because no one can beat the prices and service these guys give, so of course others are going to lose customers...it is called competition and it is good for the economy... Thanks guys! read more