The Little Barn is a place where anyone is welcome to wander around our large selection of beautiful, hardy native plants. With our 130 acre wholesale yard just across the street, we’re able to offer large quantities of our diverse selection at great prices.

Take a look inside The Little Barn for our selection of locally collected native seeds, gifts, used books, and Native West apparel.

Browse and learn about native plants.

Hours

Thursday: 7am - 3:30pm

Friday: 7am - 3:30pm

Saturday: 8am - 4pm (Closed for lunch 12-12:30)

The Little Barn is closed Sunday-Wednesday.

 

Our retail space is across the street from our wholesale yard. Going south on Saturn Blvd, you will take right on Tremaine Way right before the large wooden sign that says “The Little Barn”.

DIRECTIONS

1849 Leon Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Gift Cards

Helpful Resources

  • Guides

    We’re here to help you navigate the process of creating a thriving native landscape. We’ve covered everything from planning, plant selection, planting, watering, and dormancy.

  • Plant Lists

    Not sure where to start? We’ve crafted lists of species that we usually have in stock for our hardiest natives, landscaping alternatives, habitat restoration favorites, and more.

  • Plant Database

    Our team of native plant specialists have come together to create this comprehensive resource for native plant species.

  • Native Plant Questions?

    Specific native plant questions? Need help selecting the right plants for your project? We are here to help you succeed.

Upcoming Events

FAQs

  • It’s easy to purchase plants from us!


    Option 1: Shop in person
    Come visit The Little Barn Thursday-Saturday to browse and pick out plants from our large selection of 100+ native plants.

    If you are looking for something specific that you don’t see on our current availability, you can email kristen@nativewest.com and she will check to see if it’s something we can bring over from our wholesale inventory.

    Hours:
    Thursday: 7AM - 3:30 PM
    Friday: 7AM - 3:30PM
    Saturday: 8AM - 4PM (Closed for lunch 12-12:30)

    Option 2: Place an order for pickup
    Email kristen@nativewest.com with the species you are looking for. We will check our current availability and give you pricing. Pickup your order Thursday-Saturday at The Little Barn.


    Option 3: Online
    Currently only seeds are available for purchase online from our online store which can either be shipped or picked up at The Little Barn.

  • You are more than welcome to come visit our new retail space, The Little Barn, Thursday-Saturday to browse and pick out plants!

    DIRECTIONS
    Address: 1849 Leon Ave, San Diego.

    Our retail space is across the street from our wholesale yard. If you are going south on Saturn Blvd, you will take right on Tremaine Way right before the large wooden sign that says “The Little Barn”.

    HOURS
    Thursday: 7AM - 3:30 PM
    Friday: 7AM - 3:30PM
    Saturday: 8AM - 4PM (Closed for lunch 12-12:30)

    If you are looking for something specific that you don’t see on our retail availability, you can email kristen@nativewest.com and she will check to see if it’s something we can bring over from our wholesale inventory.

    Please keep in mind, the wholesale side of the nursery (1755 Saturn Blvd) is closed to the public.

  • You can check our retail plant availability. If you are looking for something specific that you don’t see on our current availability, you can email kristen@nativewest.com and she will check to see if it’s something we can bring over from our wholesale inventory.

  • Delivery is available for orders over $500. A $95 delivery charge applies. Email kristen@nativewest.com for more details.