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North County San Diego has the highest concentration of specialty growers in the region — wholesale-scale nurseries in Vista and Fallbrook, succulent collectors in Encinitas, and family-run garden centers up and down the 5 and 78. These are the indies worth driving for.
41 nurseries listed
Encinitas
1001 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Big Box Garden Center
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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 →Encinitas
695 Normandy Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Counting more than 40 years in business, Weidner's is a show garden and nursery full of begonias, fuchsias, bedding plants, and fruit trees. 90% of what they sell is locally…
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,…
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1550 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
Big Box Garden Center
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3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-run fruit tree specialist in Fallbrook, focused on avocados, citrus, mangoes, and subtropical trees. Staff are knowledgeable on Fallbrook-specific growing conditions. Best…
View details →Valley Center
13925 Charlan Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
Wholesale succulent and cactus grower in Valley Center open to the public on weekdays. Known for an incredible assortment of succulents and cacti at very competitive prices,…
View details →Fallbrook
155 N Old Hill Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Rare and unusual indoor plant specialist in Fallbrook with extensive Hoya collections, variegated Monsteras, Adeniums, Stapelias, and hard-to-find tropicals. Family-owned small…
View details →Encinitas
701 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
North County location in Encinitas near the coast. Strong selection of drought-tolerant and coastal plants alongside a full range of garden supplies.
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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.
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5755 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92057
Big Box Garden Center
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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 →Fallbrook
1163 Ranger Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Fallbrook fruit tree nursery specializing in avocados, deciduous, and other fruit trees available in 5-gallon, 15-gallon, and 24" box sizes. Also carries bare-root deciduous…
View details →San Marcos
550 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Big Box Garden Center
View details →Encinitas
1111 Urania Ave. Encinitas, CA 92024
Open since 1977, specializes in palm trees, cycads, and tropical plant - including rare varieties.
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902 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024
A family-owned houseplant paradise in Encinitas. Known for their extraordinary fiddle leaf forest and a vast selection of tropical, outdoor, and drought-tolerant plants.
View details →Vista
3132 Blackwell Drive, Vista, CA 92084
Third generation family-owned fruit tree nursery in Vista, specializing in fruit trees that are suited for SoCal gardens. Founded in 1930.
View details →Solana Beach
355 N Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Owner Jeff Moore has been selling succulents and cacti in Solana Beach since 1992. An expert resource for collectors and landscapers alike.
View details →Carlsbad
5702 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Carlsbad location with outdoor decor, classes, and a wide plant selection. Convenient for North County gardeners in Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista.
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 →Vista
1145 Gopher Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084
Specialty greenhouse nursery in Vista carrying plumeria, palms, cycads, bamboos, aloes, and other tropical plants. One of the finest tropical plant collections in Southern…
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2430 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081
Big Box Garden Center
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 →Fallbrook
2005 E Alvarado St, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-owned succulent and cactus nursery on 1.5 acres in Fallbrook, run by Rosalina Rojas and her son Carlos. One of the most beloved succulent destinations in North County with…
View details →Oceanside
155 Old Grove Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057
Big Box Garden Center
View details →Carlsbad
2515 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Big Box Garden Center
View details →Del Mar
2840 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Del Mar location in the heart of a gardening-passionate community. Good selection of coastal-friendly plants, pottery, and garden decor.
View details →San Marcos
705 Sarver Ln, San Marcos, CA 92069
North County nursery gem specializing in rare and exotic cactus, succulents and Cycads - most of which they grow from seed in house. They also host regular workshops with local…
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 →Oceanside
3838 W Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
Big Box Garden Center
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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 →Fallbrook
425 Golden Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Family-owned wholesale and retail cactus and succulent grower with 25+ years in Fallbrook. Main Golden Road location is open to the public without appointment. Second location on…
View details →Escondido
1475 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Big Box Garden Center
View details →Encinitas
400 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
Open since 1954 and sitting on over an acre in Encinitas. Over 3,000 plant varieties - one of the broadest selections in the county for both indoor and outdoor plants.
View details →San Marcos
1019 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92078
A family owned, sprawling four-acre garden center in San Marcos with drought-tolerant plants, fruit trees, tropical flowers, houseplants, herbs, aquatic plants, and even patio…
View details →Fallbrook
2855 Rainbow Valley Blvd, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Wholesale-to-public nursery in Fallbrook with a broad plant selection serving both landscape professionals and home gardeners.
View details →Escondido
620 W Mission Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Big Box Garden Center
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 →Encinitas
1200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cosgrove Cymbidium Co. is a family-owned nursery and farm located in Encinitas, California, specializing in orchids, succulents, and a wide variety of tropical plants. Open to…
View details →Vista
906 La Rueda Dr, Vista, CA 92084
Private nursery specializing in imported soft succulents and shipping across the US since 2018. Order online or set up an appointment: info@thisdoesntsucculent.com
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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