Located in a strip of other garden shops, Highway 92 Succulents has an interesting array of plants…read moreand pottery for sale. Prices are reasonable for the healthy looking succulents. The day I visited, I was looking for a smaller, 2 inch succulent. They don't carry a lot of the smaller varieties so I did walk out empty handed. Still-it was fun to browse and the service was helpful as they answered my questions and greeted customers as they walked in, I definitely recommend a stop here when you're driving out of Half Moon Bay or browsing the other garden shops nearby.

So many plants to look at! it's a piece of succulent heaven. I'm happy just to be in there,…read moreenjoying a day in half moon bay, and browsing for plants. Will I take one home? Will I just leave with inspiration? medium sized succulents are around $8-10, depending on what kind. I def suggest buying mediums as I find them much easier to grow than small ones which can get finnicky and die quicker if you water it wrong or give it the wrong conditions. seems to have better luck and sturdier when you bring them to the home already grown and more mature. They are organized by tables so if you're looking for a particular succulent, that and similar ones will all be in that area. If you're looking for ready to go gifts, that's available too on the sides. Succulent arrangements already neatly pieced together in a festive container. pick it up and bring it straight to whoever you're gifting. Unique and special for plant lovers. free easy parking in front. many plant shops in this lot.

Lovely selection of orchids that are not Phalaenopsis species. However, their entire Oncidium…read morecollection table is COVERED with mealy bugs. They are small, and I brought one home a few months ago that after a few days I had to toss (after I realized) and also risked all my other plants. I stopped by early January and the tiny white fluffy mealy bugs were still very much visible. Really hope they fix this issue as I would happily spend a lot of money at this place!! Always fun to stop in. Staff don't really acknowledge your presence, but I actually prefer/don't mind that aspect. Please fix the mealy bugs situ so I can bring some orchid babies home!!!!

Located just south of Stanford, off of Alpine Road and Highway 280 in the South Bay (Portola…read moreValley), Brookside Orchids carries a large inventory of healthy orchids in many varieties. This is not a florist, it is a nursery with a specific focus on orchids. It was a little hard to find the first time I went there, but it was worth it. This place was made for orchid enthusiasts. They always have a huge selection of Phalaenopsis varieties (everyone does) in different sizes (miniatures and giants), but they also regularly carry Oncidium, Miltonia, Cattleya, and Dendrobium orchids. I have also found some gorgeous Paphiopedilum and Vendaeous specimens as well as many others, and the occasional surprisingly exotic and spectacular botanical. You can get beautiful potted gift orchids here, but their main focus is on growing orchids of all types and selling to both wholesale & retail customers and orchidists. If you like orchids, and are looking for rare and unusual finds, this is the place to go. To find them, follow your phone's map and you'll be led to a modest and understated sign with an arrow pointing up a hill. Proceed slowly and carefully up the hill and park to the left. You'll see 4 quonset hut-like buildings (green houses) and need to start in the left-most, which is their retail shop and has a sign on the door welcoming you. The right-most greenhouse is also open to the public, the two in the middle are not (they are growing greenhouses full of orchids that are not yet spiking). Keep in mind this is a working wholesale nursery, with a retail outlet attached (with better gift orchids than any florist), and not a flower shop, and you'll understand why it has a no-frills, utilitarian, green & organic, light-industrial feel to it. Once you get inside, you'll realize what a find this place is, with the best selection of healthy, thriving, beautiful orchids (many of which are unusual and rare) in the Bay Area. Oh, yeah - they're very reasonably priced as well!

If you're driving down Highway 1 through Half Moon Bay, make time for a stop at Half Moon Bay…read moreLavender. Just a few minutes from the coast, it's the kind of place that makes you slow down the moment you walk in. I went with a very sensible gardening mission: buy lavender plants to attract pollinators for my Meyer lemon and Bearss lime trees. Very practical. Very responsible. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Then I opened the door. The scent of fresh lavender was incredible. Not the artificial fragrance from candles or room sprays, but the real thing. The entire greenhouse smelled like a spa, and my quick errand immediately became a leisurely wander. The shop is beautiful, with healthy plants, gorgeous pottery, garden décor, lavender bath and body products, gifts, and more lavender varieties than I knew existed. I found myself comparing Provence, Phenomenal, Hidcote, French, Spanish, BeeZee Pink, and Burgundy like I was preparing for a horticulture exam. I eventually came home with two gorgeous plants, Provence and Phenomenal. Were they more expensive than the ones I could have picked up at Home Depot? Absolutely. Were they also fuller, healthier, and some of the most beautiful lavender plants I had seen? Also absolutely. The staff stayed quietly in the background, which worked perfectly for me because I didn't need help and could take my time looking around without feeling hovered over. I left with two beautiful lavender plants, a very happy new gardener's heart, and one clear expectation: The bees had better show up now.

IMHO I love coming…read morehere. If not to buy, at least to look around. Everything is beautifully merchandised. I want to take so much home with me. I am partial to their garden decor, especially the adorable animal sculptures. I'm a shopper who loves a deal, so I was pleasantly surprised to see some lavender plants on sale outside of the store! No, I didn't purchase any because I have at least 8 lavender plants of my own at home, but someone will surely take advantage of the deal! I will definitely return when I'm back in Half Moon Bay!

Really fun experience! Owners were extremely pleasant and gave me a10 percent discount but I did…read morebuy 3 pieces! A large Buddah, a yeti and a small dragon! They wrapped them in burlap and put them in the truck for the long ride back to South Dakota! The business was full of fascinating objects to look over and potentially buy! A must to check out! I am going back today to buy my daughter a fountain before leaving town!

I love outdoor metal art, especially when recycled and repurposed to create something amazing and…read morebeautiful....Don't laugh but I actually visited because I had my eye on a 5ft metal rooster you see driving down Highway 92 and seen in a Yelp pic courtesy of Ivory B. I actually have a 3 ft tall rooster that was given to me as a joke about 12 yrs ago...I'm sure you can imagine "Cheryl has a BIG....er...keeping this G-rated....(word without the -a-doodle-do!) in the garden!" Um... yeahhh...Hey, I actually like my metal art and it's definitely a funny conversation piece...since then I've received smaller ones but not quite the same design as the one at Sun Studios. So when I called to inquire (Friday, 1/13/22, 130pm), I was given a price but when I arrived there today it was actually much more...a little disappointed with the person who told me otherwise...poo! The owner was kind enough to offer 10% off but will have to think about this one. Overall, Sun Studios is wonderful if you're looking for fountains, bird baths, metal art (dragons, goats and large crows!), concrete sculptures, planters and variety of decorative Mexican Talavera pottery to beautify your outdoor space. A fun place to peruse and potentially take something home

5+ stars! Amazing service. I was looking for a particular…read morekind of planter, that they did not have - Justin called around and found out that the Summer winds in Dublin had it and had them hold the pots for us. Justin was also very knowledgeable and helped me pick out plants. And ordered them- we were able to pick up the plants later.

Nursery holds a praise for vast selection of variety and premium quality.Great place to visit if…read moreyou have budget for the high quality items.I bought a very small size yellow color pot and plate for 20$ (one set) while they were cute and colorful,but little bit expensive for the size.

I was shopping at a Latino-owned plant store in San Jose that recommended this shop. I thought it…read morewas really neat another plant store would share other plant store recommendations and knew I had to check it out. My first visit was at the start of the pandemic. I almost walked right by the store. My kiddo was registered in their plant pals club which offered a plant kit. We didn't continue taking part in the club as the store is far from us but it's a neat program. On my recent visit the store was a tad bit more spacious at the front but towards the register everyone was crowded in a line. I came looking for a specific plant with my kiddos and sister and found it! I also grabbed this cool sticker I found there. I got in line and noticed the owners both up front one completing the purchase and the other providing tips and support on the plants being purchased by each customer. This ended up delaying the line quite a bit. It was so hard to get help so I had to wait till it was my turn to pay to have them grab the plant I needed. The store has a large variety of plants, pots, and stickers/pin/keychains made by locals. The plants are affordable and they focus on having "exotic" plants at affordable prices so everyone can own one. The plants pals club is a cool program for young plant parents. The layout of the store is like a long strip. It can be really crowded if there's too many people inside. It's a really neat store and can improve on having the owners walk around the entire store and check in on their customers.

You've ever gone into a plant shop and it suddenly felt like you were transported into a jungle?…read moreThat's the feeling I had coming here. My boyfriend's followed Ricardo's journey from selling plants out of his home and attending his sales there to ordering off his website for delivery to now opening a plant shop that's easy to access. Parking could be a little tough off San Mateo Ave. but you should be able to find parking along the street if you go up a block. Overall, definitely a must stop if you're in the area. As most folks have gone into collecting plants during quarantine, you're sure to find what you need here.

I really like this nursery! We've purchased shrubs and several trees here over the past few years,…read moreand everything has been healthy and has done very well. They have a great selection and good-quality plants. Highly recommend this place!

Hi, this nursery is great and the owner is very knowledgeable and the prices are lower than other…read morenurseries in the Bay Area. It's my go to nursery. I believe the owner is Ron and not sure of his wife's name. They have better quality and significantly more knowledge than Home Depot but they don't have 10 people working there. Someday we are all going to miss having experts and artisans. As you can imagine running a business is very tough especially a nursery where you have quite a bit of overhead and attention needed for all those plants and facilities. We all work hard keeping up our homes, imagine the work needed to run a nursery. Please be considerate with the negative comments and try to be patient if the few people working there are occupied. It will be worth the wait. They are both very nice and a great resource. Happy gardening

Update (6 months later): Happily upgrading this to 5 stars!…read more One of the best parts of Yelp is getting to update a review when a business earns it, and Bay Area Orchids absolutely did. The orchid I bought here back in January is still blooming beautifully in July, and it's gorgeous. That alone speaks volumes. These orchids are clearly loved, expertly grown, and exceptionally well cared for. This visit was such a joy. Jesus was welcoming, patient, and happy to answer all of my orchid questions. And then there was Lulu, the adorable Yorkiepoo, who may have been just as responsible for my purchases. Bay Area Orchids has been a family-owned business for more than 25 years, and you can feel that passion throughout the nursery. I walked in planning to buy one orchid and somehow left with three: a gorgeous golden Phalaenopsis with multiple flower spikes, a vibrant magenta beauty, and a petite coral Phalaenopsis that completely stole my heart. My kitchen windowsill has officially become an orchid gallery! If you're heading to Half Moon Bay State Beach, this is an easy stop along the way, and they're open until 6 PM. Whether you're buying your first orchid or adding to a collection, this place is well worth a visit. Fair warning: you'll probably leave with more orchids than you planned. I certainly did!

As a teacher, I do my homework! If you want expert knowledge and excellent customer service that…read moregoes above and beyond, visit Bay Area Orchids. Not only are they a family-run business, but they treat you like family. I went there with a very special orchid I received after I lost a loved one because it was not looking well. They graciously took the time to help me troubleshoot the problem, and made sure to give me care tips moving forward. Moreover, the quantity and quality of their beautiful orchids is unparalleled. If I could give them 6 stars- I would!