This place is an absolute treasure if you value plants, need advice on care, want to learn what's…read morebest to clean indoor toxins, and everything plant related. Which plants do well is sun or shade or both. The lady who owns it is very helpful and so are all of the workers. 3 of my recent purchases died due to being gone for a month without being a responsible plant mom. HA! I'll return and replace hanging plants that will need less watering and I'm sure they'll be able to help!! Great place to peruse multiple plants for any space you wish to enhance!!

I've always been a firm believer in "The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," which means you are six…read moreconnections away from anyone in the world. Well, now I'm one degree from Nicolas Cage, whose real name is Nicolas Coppola, who changed his surname after his first role to avoid favoritism when starting his acting career. The reason for this one-degree connection is Rob, the "head green thumb" at Vivero Playas, the premier nursery in Baja California. Vivero Playas, family-run for 25 years, has an inconspicuous sign and entrance that leads to an Alice in Wonderland adventure in plantlife. Even the owners have majestic names like Iliada and her son Ulysses. Having moved to Playas de Tijuana in May and growing up with one of the Master Green thumbs of all time, my Mother Joyce, I yearned for some greenery to complement the ocean views at Olas Magicas. I had visited some of the more rustic, lot-like viveros and then stumbled upon Vivero Playas, whose trails wander through indoor and outdoor options, much of which is grown onsite. But if you walk too quickly, you'd miss the turtle farm and Bonsai trees. So you might want a guide, and Ulysees is appropriately named to lead your odyssey. So why did this place make the CieloLifeStyle.mx Select List? Onto the review, which breaks down the different components of the Gringo Experience Score (GX Score™). This measurement methodology evaluates the various parts of the experience, which are called "Elements" or Experiential Drivers, and then weights them based on their importance, or "Impact" to the average American's (Gringo's) Satisfaction, and calculates an overall GX score based on a 100 point scale. For more information on the definitions of each Experiential Driver and Micro Driver, including the GX Impact of each Driver, visit www.kish-llc.com GX Driver - Product Score - 98 GX Impact - 2.0 The plant and assortment are amazing. The wood pots are artisanal, varied, and offer many choices. They also offer baby turtles, and unique fixtures for your home and garden. GX Driver - Ambiance Score - 95 GX Impact - 3.0 Wandering through Vivero Playas is story-like. You can get lost as you cross the moat. The fragrance of the stream below the bridge is the sole degradation here that prevented a higher score. GX Driver - Convenience Score - 87 GX Impact - 3.0 Located on an access road next to Avendia Ensenda at the entrance of Playas, Vivero is quite convenient for locals on there way in, or others headed down the Ensenada Cuota just a mile away. Parking is on the street out front and easy to navigate. For those coming from the US, its 8 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing. GX Drive - Price Score - 90 GX Impact - 1.5 Prices are fair compared to other Viveros. For Americans, the Dollar Purchasing Power is around 3X. For example, a wooden pot that costs $45 in the US will cost $15 at Vivero Playas. GX Driver - Service Score - 82 GX Impact - 2.0 Preventing this score from being 90 were two things. First, they are lightly-staffed with one-on-one expertise. So, when its peak hours, patience is needed, a struggle for American Consumers in today's on-demand culture. Also, their delivery service is under-equipped and understaffed. If you're going to offer it, make sure this last-mile delivery is a white glove experience as its the last impression you'll have on your customer. GX Driver - Communication Score - 95 GX Impact - 1.5 Fully proficient and bilingual. Frequent texting and updates on order pricing and status. Nice work here. COVID Readiness Score - 90 GX Impact - 4.0 While I don't recall having a temperature scan at the entrance, all staff wore masks, and those interacting with clients wore plastic shields as well. Hand gel is available and signage describing COVID protocols was clear and visible. Delivery options need to improve to accommodate COVID demand. Overall GX Score: 90.8 Overall, Vivero Playas is highly recommended and on Cielo LifeStyle's Select List. They set a high bar for others to match. Check them out and disfrutelo!

Miriam and Renato were super helpful with delivering my plant…read more The plants here are the best, they last for a life time and they are very beautiful.

We had an exceptional experience working with Kris at Terra Bella. He completely transformed our…read morebackyard and brought it back to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. Kris is the utmost professional -- thoughtful, communicative, and deeply knowledgeable about his craft. It's clear he takes real pride in his work and approaches every detail with care. One thing that really stood out was how he identified plants and design elements that felt unique to our home and space, rather than offering something generic. He took the time to understand what would truly complement our property and worked hard to find solutions that made sense for us. Throughout the process, we felt like we were in great hands. He was detail-oriented, reliable, and consistently followed through. Beyond his expertise, he's simply a great person to work with -- honest, respectful, and fully invested in delivering quality. Terra Bella is fortunate to have an ambassador of his caliber representing the company. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

Lovely Ambiance. Service is helpful…read more Humongous variety of flowers. Visit this place it has really valuable things for your garden.

I used this nursery to get native plants for my yard last year and I loved it! The personnel were…read morevery helpful and almost all of the plants are thriving in my yard a year later! The selection is great and their yard is clean (well maintained), well laid out and all plants have clear signs describing what they attract and where to plant them in your yard.

My son & I really enjoy coming to this nursery. I like buying from a family owned business. Kendal…read moreis the nicest person. She & the staff always greets us & are very helpful. There is a wide variety of plants here. We purchased several donut peach trees 2 years ago & they are doing great!

Friendly staff and very helpful. Very honest about a selection I was considering buying and…read moresuggested another item

The best place in City Heights and my favorite San Diego nursery! I can be here all day -- and so…read morecan my pup Enzo. First of all, the place is huge. There's so much to see, so bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfy shoes since the ground can be uneven. You'll encounter steps, slopes, and some dirt paths. The parking lot is small and fills up fast, so I like to get there early, especially if I'm doing a big plant haul. It can be tricky loading plants when you're parked far away. What doesn't this place have? There's an onsite bar and grill that's dog‑friendly, has live music, and serves brunch on weekends. There's also a cute boutique flower/gift shop with curated items perfect for any plant lover. They offer free local classes to help educate the community -- I've taken the shrub class, but they have tons of gardening‑related workshops. They have chickens, birds, turtles, and more. They care for and rescue animals, which is amazing. They sell compost, and they have every plant you can imagine, plus a large selection of seeds, pots, tools, beekeeping supplies, and canning equipment. I love that this is a neighborhood, locally owned nursery that truly gives back. They do so much to educate the community and promote sustainability. Please support them and get your next plant baby here. A perfect place for kids and pups!

Coming here, you're stepping into a time capsule to a time when things were slower and more…read morepeaceful. This plant nursery/gardening store/casual zoo is a little funky, but all heart, with all sorts of plants, and everything you might need, including advice, to start your garden, or do a little landscaping. It's a breath of fresh air in the heart of the city of San Diego. Adjacent is Nate's Garden Grill, which serves up delicious food, which you can eat to live music on the weekends. Google Nate's Garden Grill for more info. Altho they've enlarged and paved their parking area, this place is so popular, you may have to wait a few minutes to get a space.

The Saffron & Sage Urban Garden cultivates non-GMO, organic heirloom vegetables, herbs and flowers…read more Saffron & Sage also grows native drought-resistant plants, specializing in succulents and cacti. This is the best place to pick up a potted plant to add to your office desk or an air purifying plant to bring into your home. The S&S Urban Garden is also the place to stop by and pick up potted herbs to add to your home garden or give as a gift.

I made a stop at this wonderful ceramic shop on my return from Mexican wine country Valle De…read moreGuadalupe as I drove back to Tijuana. As I drove off the exit, I passed multiple ceramic shops. But I came across this great find after reading some other helpful Yelp reviews. I was drawn to come here to replace my colorful ceramic dog from Mexico that was stolen off my porch in DC. My partner was so upset, that he called the police to say it was stolen (only to have the cops mishear him and think he said our ACTUAL dog was stolen). It wasn't until we started describing the color of it that they figured out it wasn't a real dog -- my partner saying "it was yellow with green polka dots and pink." I immediately asked for any ceramic dogs and to my surprise they had over 10 options and it was the exact kind of dog that was stolen. Ergh, ceramic dog! I paid $40 USD, which I'm not sure is a good price or not. I guess I could have bargained but I was just so happy to have my ceramic dog replaced. And this time, he's not going outside and will be my ceramic indoor pets. Take note, DC Mexican ceramic dog nappers!

Great place Soo many options…read more Friendly and helpful Good prices. Family owned and operated