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Hana Gardens Seaside (Seaside Garden Center)

4.0Google rating(46 reviews)
Hana Gardens Seaside (Seaside Garden Center)

Known For

Tropical specimen plants flourishing just blocks from the Monterey Bay

Hana Gardens Seaside earns its charming storefront reputation through a dense, layered layout of tropical and coastal plants that makes every aisle feel like a great-for-photos adventure. The vintage interior of the main structure adds an unexpected warmth to what could have been a purely utilitarian garden center.

🕐Best time to visit: spring weekday afternoons when new shipments arrive

1177 San Pablo Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

Our Take

Hana Gardens operates like a neighborhood secret — a densely planted garden center with an eclectic, almost wild selection that feels more like wandering a private collection than shopping retail. The lower overall rating suggests inconsistency, so it's best approached as a browse-and-discover stop rather than a must-hit destination.

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Location

Downtown

1177 San Pablo Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

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