About Us

Coast Hydroponics is the online sales division of Hydrobrew, Inc., which opened in November 2004 in Oceanside, California. We are a family business dedicated to providing premium hydroponic supplies at competitive prices with superior customer service and support. The owners, Lars and Sonya Gilman, believe that gardeners should be able to get first-rate products for a reasonable price without having to sacrifice first-rate service. The next time you find yourself in North County San Diego, give us a call at (760)-966-1885 - we would love to welcome you to our store.
Lars Gilman is a gardening enthusiast who has been involved in indoor propagation and the hydroponic industry for twelve years. He believes that hydroponics are the wave of the future, and that providing advice and technical support is vital to getting more people involved in this great hobby. A professional brewer by training, he also enjoys making beer and cooking... especially with the produce from his own indoor and outdoor gardens.
Sonya Gilman is a certified medicinal herbalist who brings her love of plants to its fullest expression at Coast Hydroponics by helping to create the world's greatest gardens. When she isn't busy managing a business and a household, she fills out her schedule making medicine and spending time with their daughter, Azra.