Good Central CA Nurseries to Visit

15 years ago

Hi all.

I'm planning a vacation to the CA coast (Monterey to Santa Barbara) in a few weeks. Any suggestions for "can't miss" nurseries? Orchids are a favorite, but I love anything out of the ordinary (cycads, succulents, palms, etc).

Many thanks for any suggestions.

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richardol
15 years ago
Santa Barbara Orchid Estates - Number one on the list. Wonderful people and amazing plants.

Right across the street is Cal Orchids. Not as good a place to visit, even though their plants are very nice.
AMYQofU
15 years ago
Santa Barbara has a number of large nurseries all within a few miles of coastline. You can't go wrong there no matter what kind of plants you're looking for.
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15 years ago
And you definitely want to go to SBOE on the July 11-13 weekend for the big annual orchid festival with lots of vendors from all over the country as well as California

Here is a link that might be useful: Santa Barbara Orchid Fair
pabloverde
Original Author
15 years ago
Well SBOE it is, then. Sounds fantastic.

I guess I'll need to do some research on some of the other nurseries. Thank you all for the suggestions.
orchidhabit
15 years ago
Everyone here has you covered as far as orchids are concerned. I happen to appreciate the charm and funkiness of CalOrchid. Great, down to earth owners; very knowledgeable and unusual plants. Great angracoids.

In Carmel, there is a shop in the Barnyard called Succulent Gardens. Great eye candy, and prices to match. A bit further north along Hwy.1 in the little town of Elkhorn (just inland from Moss Landing) is their actual nursery. I think plant prices there are more reasonable; although I haven't made it there yet.

I have purchased succulents from them at the San Fran Flower and Garden Show, as well as a local Cactus and Succulent Society show. Great plants!

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terrestrial_man
15 years ago
I wish to recommend visiting the Arroyo Grande area, especially Old Town Arroyo Grande. Further to the west and southward near The Pike is Ron's Nursery which I have always found to be a place of interest to visit when ever I am in the area. Mostly ornamentals but a great assortment of all kinds as well as specimen plants.
Ron's Nursery with map to it

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