Rancho Soledad Nurseries

This place is plant heaven! We stumbled on this place (after going to dozens of other nurseries and fell in love. It’s HUGE and there is so much to choose from. The people that work there are friendly… particularly Eric who drove us around in the golf cart and helped us pick out plants. Their primary business is wholesale… however the retail pricing is great! I sent my parents there and they were thrilled. They came back with a truck full. NOTE: BRING CASH OR CHECK… NO CC’S

Wow. The drive here was gorgeous and I was immediately taken with the peacefulness of the nursery, but more than anything it was the above and beyond customer service that really made my visit.
I was quickly approached by Jesse and asked if I needed any assistance, and I’m so glad I told him what I was looking for. He was extremely helpful and drove me around in the golf cart for at least 30 minutes (probably longer) looking at plants in different areas and greenhouses, as well as answering my questions and giving me advice.
I also thought the prices were very reasonable, at least in regards to what I was looking at – even a lot lower than many of the other places I’ve been to.
The entire time I was here I just kept thinking, «I wish I could stay here forever.» It’s so beautiful and serene.
I’m looking forward to coming back the next chance I get. Definitely recommend!

The promised land for cactus and succulent collectors in San Diego County. 25 rolling, bucolic acres in the middle of Rancho Santa Fe containing mostly larger and mature plants for sale to anyone from the retail collector to the major landscaping firms. Vast selection of Cycads (including giant specimens), Aloes, Agaves, Bromeliads, etc.
Eric or Jesse will be happy to load you into a golf cart and take you up and down the succulent-​studded hills to the various nursery zones containing the plants you’re interested in, and they are helpful and patient while you evaluate their inventory and make your selection.
If you are into cactus and succulents, make it a point to visit Rancho Soledad Nursery for the best selection of healthy, high-​quality plants in San Diego. Note: they accept cash or checks but not credit cards.

Expensive

About 12 years ago I spent a day at Rancho Soledad selecting plants, trees and perennials, succulents and cycads. They were to be the «paint» for my «blank canvas» in VIsta … an acre of recently hardscaped but otherwise barren yard in Vista. I just walked out into my yard and was struck by how gorgeous it all turned out. I’m very proud of it and could not have done it without the help of the incredible plant professionals at Rancho Soledad.
I should mention that during the five years I was planning I visited over 30 nurseries. Some I did business with later and by and large I was happy with what they provided. But if I am happy with the others, I am over the moon with the specimens I purchased from Rancho Soledad. The very best and most beautiful trees and plants in my gardens came from this veritable Eden. Where other nurseries seemed to carry the same plants I found some incredible variety there. I have life forms I have never seen elsewhere and these are the plants that garner the most «ooohs!»
I’ve returned periodically to buy new plants. As my landscape has matured I’ve had to do some tweaking. Where my property was 99% sunny before I now have an enormous amount of shade. Where I panted a small cycad now a gorgeous prehistoric plant that would look at home in Jurassic Park thrives. This has meant I’ve had to pull and move some plants and go find plants that tolerate shade. It’s a work in progress as are all gardens.
If you haven’t visited you should. What with their partner property outside of Hilo these folks have some incredible plants. In particular, their cycads are world class and you ow it to yourself to see some of the boxed specimens that run more than we paid as a down payment on our home.
Everyone there are first rate plant people. This is not your average nursery. It is a national treasure! Don’t be put off by the zip code — this is a great place to pick your paints for your canvas whether this is a do-​it-​yourself project or you’re working with a pro. Here’s hoping this place is around for as long as the Jurassic era!

Excellent selection and phenomenal customer service. Well worth the beautiful drive up there. If you want mature palm trees or succulents such as Aloe Hercules, this is your place. Cash or check only.

this place is amazing if you’re into succulent plants. it’s also a bit frustrating because you realize that 95 percent of sandyeggins are not. high maintenance, water hogging, fertilizing-​hungry green grass lawns are still landscaping’s first choice here in our arid climate.

Woohoo is an understatement! Got lost and just happened upon this place (it’s not a place you just happen upon, but I saw the «Nurseries» sign and decided to follow). OMG! I was totally enchanted. An awesome walk through acres of agave, echeveria, bromeliads, hot greenhouses… UNREAL variety and so plentiful. Then, if I hadn’t already been under a complete spell… the Palmetum!!! I walked in and the water was dripdripdripping. It was so green and lush. I heard a sound and fully expected to see a sloth spying me from one of the canopy trees. I’M IN LOVE!!!

Well you have to drive through the land of estates and polo ponies to get there (keep your windows rolled up if the smell of conspicuous consumption gets a bit cloying), but I think it’s worth it. Amazing selection of palms and succulents in particular. Wear comfortable shoes — the terrain is a bit challenging in places (I finally hitched a ride with an employee in a golf cart, who gave me a nice tour). Prices seem very reasonable… and classical music is piped through the entire nursery for your browsing pleasure!