Across Southern California, you will find one-of-a-kind shops specializing in everything from soda and candy to unique oddities you won’t find anywhere else. And if you know where to look, you might just stumble upon one of our favorite little shops. Filled to the brim with unique species of cacti, Los Angeles’ Cactus Store is truly a must-visit. If you’re a cactus lover like me, keep reading.

This tiny neighborhood shop nestled in Echo Park, Los Angeles may not look like much, but once you step inside, you’ll find yourself immersed in a cactus museum of sorts full of exotic specimens you can take home with you.
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Housed in vintage terracotta pots and artfully displayed on cinder blocks, you’ll find a variety of rare and unusual cacti here.
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Carlos Morera and his uncle Johnny Morera first opened this tiny storefront in 2014. At the time, they didn’t even give it a name, but people started simply calling it the Cactus Store, and the name stuck.
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The Cactus Store quickly became a local favorite, and whether you have an obsession with cacti or a fondness for quirky places, you’ll want to visit immediately.
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Don’t be fooled — this 200-square foot space is so much more than your average plant nursery. The warm, dry building is like a museum for rare cactus species sourced from along the Mexican border, private growers, and even decades-old secret collections.
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Of course, you can buy these beautifully bizarre cacti that range in price from $30 to $1,300, but you can also stop by just to ask a million questions, admire the cacti, and take home nothing but photographs. So, what are you waiting for?
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The Cactus Store is located at 1505 1/2 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026, and is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are closed Monday. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

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