Where to Buy Flowers in San Mateo
A family florist that has been here since 1933, a longtime downtown shop, and neighborhood florists across town. Where to get fresh flowers, bouquets, and arrangements in San Mateo.
When you need real flowers in San Mateo, and not a grocery-store bucket, the city has a handful of proper florists, and a couple have been around for generations. Here's where to go for a bouquet, a custom arrangement, or something for a wedding or a funeral, all independent and all in San Mateo.
Every local flower shop in San Mateo, from a third-generation florist open since 1933 to the neighborhood shops, hand-picked by a local. Nobody pays to be on it.
The longtime shops
Ah Sam Floral Co.
The one everyone knows. A third-generation family florist arranging flowers in San Mateo since 1933. The go-to for weddings, funerals, and anything you want done right.
Edmond's Plaza Florist
A downtown fixture on East 3rd with fresh arrangements, plants, and gifts. Handy when you're already downtown and need something good, fast.
Neighborhood florists
Green Fashion Florist
A local shop for fresh flowers and custom arrangements, tucked on 9th Avenue.
San Mateo Florist
Fresh flowers, bouquets, and arrangements on South El Camino. Easy in and out.
Everyday Flowers and Balloons
Does flowers and balloons both, so it's a one-stop for birthdays and celebrations.
Marlove Flowers
Bouquets and custom arrangements inside Hillsdale, convenient if you're already at the mall.
Frequently asked
What is the best flower shop in San Mateo?
Local favorites include Ah Sam Floral Co., Edmond's Plaza Florist, Green Fashion Florist. Browse the full guide above. Nobody pays to be on it.
How many flower shops does San Mateo Local recommend?
7, all added by hand and refreshed regularly.
Is San Mateo Local a paid directory?
No. Nobody pays to be listed here, and nothing was scraped or bought. A business can sponsor a guide, and if one does, it is clearly marked as a sponsor.
For same-day, call ahead, the smaller shops sell out of popular stems. And for weddings or funerals, Ah Sam and Edmond's have the most experience with the big arrangements.