First, the map location for this is wrong, so do not follow the map. Dan's collection is in a…read moregreenhouse in the same group of greenhouses as Shelldance nursery in Pacifica. Go to Shelldance and you'll be only 10 meters away from Dan's greenhouse. I describe how to get to Shelldance in my review of them. Dan's collection is spectacular. I think much of the collection is not for sale, but like Nancy next door, if the plant is big enough he will sometimes sell cuttings from them. Squeezing through the narrow walkways overgrown with orchids and ferns felt like pushing through the forest at Monteverde. The benches themselves are covered with orchids and ferns. I don't mean in pots, but the wood frames of the benches have orchids growing on them. And under them. Everywhere. Someday I want a place like this. He has a lot of very unusual plants, and species Ive seen almost nowhere else. Dan is extremely nice and when I go, I spend a lot of time just talking about orchids with him and feel guilty for taking up so much time. But I think he's like I am with other animals like snakes and lizards, where Ill talk to people for hours about them, too. Its really impressive how much he knows about all his plants: not just the species or where they are native to, but who gave him that individual plant, how long ago, where they got it, etc. I guess I know these things about my plants too, but he has two or three orders of magnitude more plants than I do. Anyone with a real interest in orchids beyond what you see at Home Depot or Safeway should walk around here for a while.

This orchid greenhouse is located just north of Pacifica. It is the first greenhouse on the right…read morewhen you reach the top of the hill and is open by appointment only. I have been buying orchids from Dan for over 10 years. He has very reasonable prices and fabulous plants. He is very good at sharing growing information. If you just follow 3 or 4 requirements for each orchid, you will find you can keep them alive and get them to bloom each year. If you are looking for something special or unusual, this is the place to go. The owner, Dan Newman, is extremely knowledgeable and one of the kindest people I know. If you tell him about your growing conditions, he will recommend orchids that will do well in that situation. He has everything from reliable windowsill growers to fussy greenhouse rarities. Just because an orchid is reliable and easy to grow doesn't mean it won't be spectacular when in bloom! If you don't want to go to Pacifica, you can call and ask him which shows and sales he will have a booth at - he may be selling some place near you. He doesn't keep a list of his plants on his website. You just need to set up an appointment and go and see for yourself. He also does orchid boarding, so if you only want your orchids around when they are blooming, you can arrange that also.

Update (6 months later): Happily upgrading this to 5 stars!…read more One of the best parts of Yelp is getting to update a review when a business earns it, and Bay Area Orchids absolutely did. The orchid I bought here back in January is still blooming beautifully in July, and it's gorgeous. That alone speaks volumes. These orchids are clearly loved, expertly grown, and exceptionally well cared for. This visit was such a joy. Jesus was welcoming, patient, and happy to answer all of my orchid questions. And then there was Lulu, the adorable Yorkiepoo, who may have been just as responsible for my purchases. Bay Area Orchids has been a family-owned business for more than 25 years, and you can feel that passion throughout the nursery. I walked in planning to buy one orchid and somehow left with three: a gorgeous golden Phalaenopsis with multiple flower spikes, a vibrant magenta beauty, and a petite coral Phalaenopsis that completely stole my heart. My kitchen windowsill has officially become an orchid gallery! If you're heading to Half Moon Bay State Beach, this is an easy stop along the way, and they're open until 6 PM. Whether you're buying your first orchid or adding to a collection, this place is well worth a visit. Fair warning: you'll probably leave with more orchids than you planned. I certainly did!

Always a great selection of orchids at reasonable prices, with helpful staff available.read more

Located in a strip of other garden shops, Highway 92 Succulents has an interesting array of plants…read moreand pottery for sale. Prices are reasonable for the healthy looking succulents. The day I visited, I was looking for a smaller, 2 inch succulent. They don't carry a lot of the smaller varieties so I did walk out empty handed. Still-it was fun to browse and the service was helpful as they answered my questions and greeted customers as they walked in, I definitely recommend a stop here when you're driving out of Half Moon Bay or browsing the other garden shops nearby.

So many plants to look at! it's a piece of succulent heaven. I'm happy just to be in there,…read moreenjoying a day in half moon bay, and browsing for plants. Will I take one home? Will I just leave with inspiration? medium sized succulents are around $8-10, depending on what kind. I def suggest buying mediums as I find them much easier to grow than small ones which can get finnicky and die quicker if you water it wrong or give it the wrong conditions. seems to have better luck and sturdier when you bring them to the home already grown and more mature. They are organized by tables so if you're looking for a particular succulent, that and similar ones will all be in that area. If you're looking for ready to go gifts, that's available too on the sides. Succulent arrangements already neatly pieced together in a festive container. pick it up and bring it straight to whoever you're gifting. Unique and special for plant lovers. free easy parking in front. many plant shops in this lot.

Helpful and accommodating, even though I am not a landscaper, they helped me find a particular…read moreplant and have my gardener pick it up.

We have had a very horrible experience there. We have had two visits. The first time we were with…read moreour landscaper trying to get some help at the Reception. One manager was extremely rude When we asked for some help and she said we could not get any help. Eventually she backed off and another person called Gabe at the reception helped us with a good attitude and we placed a large order. Today we returned as we wanted to place an order for some more plants. Although Gabe was present he was asked by the General Manager Chase not to help us. Then Chase was also extremely rude to us and refused to help us. He also asked us if our landscaper was even qualified! We said yes. When she arrived he continued to be rude and told her basically that she cannot continue to be their customer although she told him that under the previous management called Pacific nursery she has placed tens of thousands dollars of orders with them over the years. Also in the past they were very friendly and helpful to landscapers and their clients. It has been a very difficult and an extremely unpleasant experience for us all this morning. We would strongly recommend everyone not to deal with them as they have a bad attitude. I was telling my husband they have an appropriate name Devil which shows their attitude and nature!

Aren't intown old nurseries delightfu? We found the perfect dwarf lemon tree and took it home…read more Service was great, showing & explaining all the citrus. Prices were good too.

I hired Green Fashion Nursery in May 2024 and spent almost $3K for what I was told would be a…read moremeaningful backyard improvement--including the installation of a Queen Palm and a small pear tree. Fast forward a year later and it feels deeply underwhelming - the backyard looks almost identical especially the high price! For what was paid, I expected more, not just two basic plants - would not recommend (refer to photos attached).

Hidden gem. I have seen the sign off the road many times over the years. I fallowed my instinct…read moretoday and was pleasantly surprised. Not only a beautiful location, the plant selection and the staff was unparalleled! I can't recommend this enough. I want to keep it a secret because of how special a place it was. If you have a curious adventurous soul... this is the place for you.

This is a really beautiful and unique spot to hit on the way home to the city from Pacifica…read more It's open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. We saw some very unique outdoor orchids, I forget their specific name, but they ran between $65-$85. They have a walkable indoor area with a variety of plants.

Beautiful orchids, pretty reasonable prices. This is one of the few retail stores in the flower…read moremarket. Double check your times, since they are not open as much since the pandemic.

Beautiful orchids. Even better pots and bud vases - so many to choose from! Reasonable prices. Not…read moreexactly a "bargain", but good enough.

I purchased a a 36" tall fiberglass planter and the owner was super patient since I kept asking to…read moresee 'one more color' etc. I was tired getting myself and his only concern was that I left as a happy customer. Great prices too, I searched all over the net and couldn't beat the prices here. Nice work - thank you!

Very nice people. They have very nice modern planters for a great price and they even unwrapped…read morethem to check for damage, drilled holes in the bottom on site (they are non-returnable once you do this) and loaded them into my car. Friendly and warm service and prices as good as what you would find on the internet for very modern things you can't find at Home Depot. These look as good or better than what I could find at Flora Grubb and cost a fraction of the price. HIghly recommended!