Find fresh flower lei & makers in Southern California. Handcrafted and made with aloha, here’s where to find lei for your next graduation, wedding, paddle out for a memorial circle, and other celebrations of life.
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Orange County
Hakus & Love – Costa Mesa
Owned and operated by Valerie Lynn, a SoCal-born hula dancer and surfer who learned lei making through her hฤlau, Hakus & Love specializes in whimsical, dreamy lei and floral design for weddings, events, and special occasions. Custom and traditional lei creations, haku lei (floral crowns), and lei making workshops available.
๐ Costa Mesa
Instagram: @hakusandlove
Website: hakusandlove.com
Island Florals – Costa Mesa
In the Hawaiian lei and flower business for over 40 years, Island Florals carries a large and ever-changing assortment of fresh Hawaiian tropicals. Known for their ti leaf leis, orchid leis, and same-day availability. A go-to for OC graduations, birthdays, and anything in between.
๐ 1240 Logan Ave, Suite G, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
๐ (714) 546-5359
Email: islandflorals@gmail.com
Website: islandflorals.com
Shore Lei – Huntington Beach
Maile is native Hawaiian, born and raised in Southern California, and learned the art of lei making the way it was meant to be passed down – through family, through hล’olaule’a, through her Hawaiian grandfather who made sure she knew her roots. Shore Lei offers traditional flower lei, haku lei, and tropical arrangements for graduations, weddings, birthdays, engagements, and funerals. Local pickup and delivery available.
๐ Huntington Beach
๐ (562) 413-6490
Email: aloha@shorelei.com
Instagram: @shore.lei
Website: shorelei.com
Los Angeles County
Island Leis & Bouquets – Carson
Family-owned and rooted in the heart of Carson, Island Leis & Bouquets spreads the aloha spirit through handcrafted Polynesian leis and exotic tropical arrangements. From graduation leis and haku crowns to funeral sprays and birthday bouquets – owner Nellie and her team are known for turning a customer’s vision into something truly beautiful. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am–3pm.
๐ 23726 S Main St, Carson, CA 90745
๐ (310) 513-9400
Email: islandleisnbouquets@gmail.com
Instagram: @island.leis
Website: islandleisandbouquets.com
Leis by Leilani – Los Angeles
Leilani Kana’auao Huggins is a 4th generation, award-winning Native Hawaiian lei maker and floral artist based in Los Angeles. Born in LA, she learned the craft on visits to the islands through her Native Hawaiian family, and has since built one of the most celebrated lei practices on the mainland – with collaborations including Mauna Loa, Sunset Magazine features, and lei making workshops from LA to New York. Custom lei, special events, brand activations, and workshops available.
๐ Los Angeles
Instagram: @leisbyleilani
Website: leisbyleilani.com
San Diego County
Leilani’s Leis – San Diego
Fresh flower Hawaiian leis made and available for pickup in San Diego, with nationwide shipping available. Specializing in graduation leis and custom orders for all occasions.
๐ 5105 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
๐ (702) 329-0654
Email: customerservice@leilanisleis.com
Website: leilanisleis.com
Last updated: May 2026