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Hana Gardens Seaside (Seaside Garden Center)

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