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These San Diego nurseries focus on California native plants — coast live oaks, manzanitas, sages, monkeyflowers, ceanothus, and the perennials and grasses that support local pollinators. Each shop on this list grows or stocks natives as a real specialty, not as a side aisle.
21 nurseries listed
City Heights
3110 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
San Diego's urban nursery since 1972. A 1.5-acre destination with free workshops, edibles, native plants, and a genuine community around growing things. Animals too - goats,…
View details →Fallbrook
3425 Alta Vista Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
California native plant nursery in Fallbrook focused on conservation through cultivation. Specializes in seldom-grown and rare native species including wildflowers, chaparral…
View details →Escondido
1322 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Family-owned nursery and landscaping company serving San Diego County for over 60 years — the oldest nursery and garden center in the Escondido area. Specializes in fruit trees,…
View details →South San Diego
1849 Leon Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
130-acre nursery specializing in California native plants. The Little Barn retail space is open to the public Thursday through Sunday. Experts in natives for every San Diego…
View details →El Cajon
15250 Robledo Real Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
A family-owned nursery that recently moved from its original Second Street location to a large property in between Lake Jennings and El Cap Reservoir in the Blossom Valley area…
View details →El Cajon
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92019
Student-run nursery on the Cuyamaca College campus. A hidden gem with excellent prices and knowledgeable horticulture students. Also home to a beautiful teaching garden.
View details →San Carlos
7375 Jackson Dr A-7, San Diego, CA 92119
Independently owned Ace Hardware store - great selection of native plants.
View details →Encinitas
1452 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Part botanical garden, part retail space. Hidden gem in Encinitas specializing in drought-tolerant plants from Mediterranean climates and an incredible pottery collection.
View details →Encinitas
466 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Native plant specialists on the Encinitas coast. Also carries seeds for native and drought-tolerant plants. A great stop on any North County nursery run. Open Saturday-Monday…
View details →Mission Hills
1525 Fort Stockton Dr San Diego CA 92103
Historic nursery established in 1910 by Kate Sessions. Known for expert staff, rare plants, and a wide selection of CA natives and succulents.
View details →Lemon Grove
3110 Sweetwater Rd, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
San Diego's oldest family-owned nursery, in operation since 1919. Specializes in fruit trees and vegetables but also carries flowers, succulents, and houseplants.
View details →El Cajon
9708 Finn Springs Rd, El Cajon, CA 92021
The largest nursery in America, open to the public. Thousands of trees, palms, and shrubs. Offers free professional landscape design consultations and delivery and planting…
View details →Vista
1111 Poinsettia Ave, Vista, CA 92081
Nursery and tree company specializing in water-smart plants, trees, and roses. Knowledgeable staff and a good selection for North County gardeners. Vista Mon-Sat 7-3:30. Bonsall…
View details →Midway District
3535 Camino Del Rio W, San Diego, CA 92110
A massive nursery near the Sports Arena with an extraordinary selection of plants, trees, succulents, and garden supplies. One of the most diverse and well-stocked nurseries in…
View details →Valley Center
27201 Cool Water Ranch Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Wholesale Native plant specialists in Valley Center, not open to public. A destination nursery for serious gardeners looking for California natives suited to every regional…
View details →South San Diego
302 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154
The original Terra Bella location near the US/Mexico border. A sprawling wholesale and retail nursery with a rich selection of trees, shrubs, cacti, and more for any gardening…
View details →Escondido
9655 Kiwi Meadow Ln, Escondido, CA 92026
One of San Diego's most extraordinary cactus and succulent destinations spread across 10+ acres in Escondido. Owner Brandon Bullard is widely recognized as "The Cactus Guy" with…
View details →Point Loma
3685 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107
A boutique nursery and garden art space in Point Loma. Combines plants with classes and creative gardening workshops in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
View details →Escondido
1138 Gamble Ln, Escondido, CA 92029
Small family-run nursery in Escondido offering affordable plants well below other local nurseries. Known for succulents, drought-tolerant plants, and palms. Run by Celia and…
View details →Bonsall
32151 Old Hwy 395, Bonsall, CA 92003
A destination nursery in the hills of North County Bonsall worth the drive. Acres of succulents, cacti, roses, perennials, and drought-tolerant plants with ponds, a shade house,…
View details →Escondido
10816 Reidy Canyon Trail, Escondido, CA 92026
Specialists in succulents, cacti, and water-efficient plants for San Diego's dry climate. A go-to resource for anyone designing a drought-tolerant landscape.
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