Shelldance Orchid Gardens is a beautiful and welcoming place for plant lovers. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, making visitors feel at home. The gardens feel more like a botanical garden than a retail nursery, with extraordinary and unusual plants that are rarely seen elsewhere. From anywhere in the greenhouses, there are dozens of different kinds of plants just within a few feet, creating a walk-in paradise for those who love plants. The shop offers a wide selection of orchids in many colors and sizes, with expert advice on how to keep them healthy and happy. Visitors can enjoy the outdoor seated area with ocean views, perfect for relaxing. The greenhouses and display areas are stunning, and the shop even has a friendly shop cat. Overall, Shelldance Orchid Gardens is an incredible gem in the Bay Area, offering a wonderful experience for garden and orchid enthusiasts alike.
The place was easy to get to and it was absolutely beautiful.
December 2025
It is a great place to buy orchids, bromeliads and other exotic plants. The people are helpful and there is plenty of parking. It is a very fun place to visit.
October 2025
The place is enormous and beautiful. You have people that really know their orchids. Fair prices.
