We stopped by for my bday last year and it was such a charming experience. It's one I recommend…read moreduring these gorgeous spring months for plant lovers and nature seekers. Despite growing up around here, I somehow never stumbled through these grand entrance gates until recently. This gem of a garden isn't just my butt's savior now on long drives up from LA, but it's a sliver of paradise found--and sanity regained. Just walking around here for 15-20 mins. and you'll feel your blood pressure drop a few notches to a pleasant state of calm. You can explore the themed areas, take in the vegetation around you, and get landscaping tips just from strolling around their property. The plant things are grouped in various climate/hemispheres and it's nice to see them taking root and being incorporated in a seamless design (and it's nice shopping experience too). I was impressed with the selection and bought a few small air plants and succulents that are still thriving with offshoots. Prices are reasonable. For pros looking for inspo, I think this place that can offer Interior Designers & Landscapers creativity with plants. Or even the DIY Weekend Warrior looking to revamp their current landscaping or add a little something new to it. They have a wide variety of exotics, California natives to indigenous to Australia, and every other tree, shrub, and greenery in between. Since it's the year of the (hobby) horse, I'll be sure to get my butt up here more often in 2026.

I purchased two plants at the same time and about a month and a half later both are dead. I…read morecouldn't figure out why they were dying but when I pulled off the dead leaves on my indoor plant, the bark was hollow and there were no roots. The second plant which was an outdoor tree died as well. I'm feeling a little annoyed.

Shopped here many times and always find some great stuff. The location itself is really nice just…read moreto walk around in, even if you're not looking for anything in particular. The staff are nice and very willing to help. Only complaint would be that many times they aren't very helpful as far as plant-knowledge goes. So if you have specific plant questions don't have high expectations. Otherwise it's a great nursery.

I have bought two plants here on two separate occasions now (string of pearls and octopus plant). I…read morehave been extremely unhappy with both purchases. Shortly after bringing the string of pearls home I noticed it had a fungus gnats issue. The octopus plant I brought home on a separate occasion died 3 days later even after caring for it as directed. With that said, I have a green thumb and have been successfully able to keep 9 other indoor plants (from other places) alive and 4 outdoor plants (from other places) alive. I called island view to ask if there was anything they could do such as an exchange and the man seemed unwilling to budge and ultimately tried to blame me for the issues. NEVER buying plants here again!!!! I like to support local but not if the customer service is poor. Unfortunately, since the CS is poor, I will be continuing to buy my plants from big box stores such as Home Depot, ACE, and grocery stores. This sounds crazy, but I SWEAR by grocery store plants - all of the ones I have bought at grocery stores (Trader Joe's, Albertsons, etc.) have lasted 2 years and counting!!! As stated in previous reviews BUYER BEWARE!!!

I live in the Bay Area, but I love to travel south and shop at Abe Nursery. The plant selection is…read morehuge and amazing. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Prices are also very competitive. I have a landscape business and I love going to Abe and filling a U-Haul with great plants. Thanks for being there!

Derek is as honest as you heard Abe Lincoln was. I know him and have done dealings with him and…read morewould trust him any time to babysit my grandchildren! I would purchase plants from him anytime I had the wanting for plants!

Westerlay Orchids is a must stop on my drive up the coast as the orchids are stunning and it's the…read morebiggest manufacturer/ grower of orchids I've ever seen. This shop is essentially a giant orchids warehouse and they also have pots, vases, some small decor / home goods, and stationary items. In the past I've purchased orchids here and I actually also love their watercolor cards that they sell near the register. The cards are beautiful and make for a really lovely addition to a gift as the cards are like art. The orchids here are visually stunning. They have all of the different orchid colors you could imagine - purple, pink, yellow, mauve and even blue! The orchids are better priced coming from the source but for me I struggle to keep orchids alive so I don't buy one every time I come just because it adds up when I can't keep them alive lol. I just really like this store because the flowers are beautiful and well priced compared to grocers or online flower shops. The staff here kind of keep to themselves, I can't say on my multiple trips here that anyone has ever been super friendly or attentive but maybe it's nice that they just let you browse amongst ourselves, sometimes that can be preferred. All in all I really love this store when driving through Summerland to Montecito and it's worth a stop if you haven't been yet.

As always so much to enjoy and explore at Westerlay Orchids Retail they always have great…read morecontainers in depending upon the time of year. The already made arrangements can vary, depending upon who's at the helm. You can bring in your own containers and pay a fee for them to arrange it or have fun picking out things yourself. They will have mass available to buy as well.

The best place in Carpinteria to buy plants. They carry a great selection and have outstanding…read moreprices. The place has great customer service and staff. It is worth to visit and enjoy the great selection along with the golf cart ride. Overall its a great place to buy your yard plants.

I went today this place is large and beautiful but the best part was the staff. So friendly and…read morehelpful. I will be coming here from now on! Gorgeous growing grounds. Thanks!!!

Love Gallup & Stribling orchids. I've been coming here for years for my orchid collection. The…read moreservice is friendly, prices are reasonable and the warehouse is bright and beautifully appointed. There's more than orchids here to choose from here!

Beautiful variety of orchids, such a nice place to visit when in Carpinteria. Be ready to bring…read moresome home with you

We recently drove up to Carpinteria to purchase the gorgeous Cassetta Festonata Atlas 40 " planter…read more This design center is so amazing, with exceptional planters and unique garden statuary, that it is well worth the two-hour drive up from LA. The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, and they offer a discount on bags of soil with a purchase. The planter, which was handcrafted in Italy, is very solid and durable and heavy! The staff put it on top of cardboard in my SUV with a forklift, and I had to be careful driving with it in my backseat (where it stayed for more than a week because my boyfriend's teen sons weren't sure they could move it out of my car and up two flights of stairs to the roof patio). We finally got it out of my car and put it in place and it is stunning!!! It is a piece of art, and a beautiful, breathable container for our beloved Dahlia bushes.

I managed to find my first Christmas cactus here. Can't wait for the holidays to see it bloom. Not…read morereally a shop for plants but if you need pots or a fountain, she's got you covered. We fell in love with one but have nowhere to put it.

I have often had Lynn over at Carpinteria Landscape & Nursery to help me in a pinch. She has…read morecreated some unique and one of a kind birthday plant gifts. Not sure of some on the negative reviews, remember, this is a working nursery that is open to the public. Thank you Lynn! You are the best!

the staff is friendly as well as the environment is cute and calm. I just do not like how a lot of…read moretheir plants seemed dried up and dead. They have about 70 percent of their inventory on a very very dry living cycle. I did find a few pepper plants and they looked great but I definitely had to search. Prices are good but a lot of it is just stuff you can find elsewhere.

We've been working with Sublime Gardens for over a decade now. We've had them regularly work on 2…read moreproperties in that time, and among other things they transformed an ugly dirt patch into a beautiful succulent garden. They also built a retaining wall at the back of a property that was having continual mudslides for decades, directly into a neighboring school. Problem solved, and there property looks beautiful ever since. Excellent communication and expectations management. Diverse skill set and artistic vision. It really doesn't get better!

We had a good size garden space that needed to be curated, cleaned up and improved with new plants…read more Carlos, Cesar and team really showed up with knowledge, good suggestions and enthusiasm. We picked out some lovely plants and bushes and flowers to enhance the landscape as well as nourish and protect the natural soil and vegetation. From cleanup to planning and planting they did a very nice job and were on time and clear in their communication. Our garden is much more enjoyable now plus we got motivated to plant more vegetables and flowers ourselves. Thanks to Sublime !

The ambiance! The beyond unique furnishings. I could stay all day. Be sure to try the Goodbar (…read morerice krispy treat) to die for. Chef made Brown butter salt and Rice Krispies , cane sugar.... I would go to the Well just for those.

You can't really tell what this place is from the outside. It looks like it could be a restaurant…read more Once you enter the gated doors, you stumble upon a charming store full of handmade stone fountains, unique outdoor decorations. There are 2 "cabins" that have bedroom furniture, distressed cabinets, rugs, vases, and the like. Many of these are one-of-a-kind and beautiful. Of course, the prices are astronomical for a regular person such as myself but I spent an hour pretending I was shopping for Oprah! LOL! There were a few vases and plant containers made out of oyster shells and such that I absolutely loved. Next time I come back, I'm going to have saved some money to get one of those shell vases!! Beautiful spot to find some unique pieces for your garden.