The Best Weed Shops in Long Beach, California

Let’s get one thing straight before we start: I am a certified gummy girl. That’s it, that’s my whole cannabis personality. I don’t own a grinder, I don’t take bong rips. However, I could roll circles around some of you back in the day, but these days I’m a cheap date and a gummy is all it takes. And I will die on the hill that a nice 5mg is a perfectly acceptable Tuesday night activity.

Here’s the other thing you need to know about me — I am an enormous lightweight. 2mg and I’m giggly. 5mg and I am STONEY, full couch-lock, “wait what was I saying” territory. So when it comes to actually knowing where to get weed in Long Beach — what’s good, what’s fresh, and which shop earns real loyalty versus which one is just running good ads — that’s not me. That’s Daniel.

Daniel handed me this list, and I did what any responsible content person would do: asked him as well as others about each weed shop listed, and locals do NOT hold back. So this isn’t just some boring blog post. This is what actual Long Beach people are saying, good and bad, about every weed shop in Long Beach worth knowing about.

Here’s every dispensary in Long Beach on Daniel’s list.

Catalyst — Four Locations in Long Beach

5227 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803 | 2800 E 4th St. | 433 Pine Ave Unit 500 | 3170 Cherry Ave | All Open daily, 9:00am–9:30pm

I have to lead with this one because locals basically will not let me not. Across every single “where do you get your weed” question, Catalyst is the runaway, no-contest most-recommended weed shop in Long Beach. It’s not close. People bring it up unprompted, defend it like crazy, and there’s a genuine local folk-hero thing going on around the owner — he’s Long Beach born and raised, actively vocal about fighting cannabis taxation, and locals clearly respect that.

What keeps coming up specifically: prices already include tax, so what you see is what you pay — multiple people call this out as a huge relief compared to shops that surprise you at checkout. The first-time-patient card (20/30/40% off your first three visits) gets mentioned constantly. Deal days are apparently no joke — 40% off Stiiizy concentrates, 30% off Alien Labs, and their Coastal Sun house brand flower running as low as $54–60 for a half-ounce out the door.

One real, useful heads-up: a couple of regular buyers noted the quality has gotten a little inconsistent lately — dry, flavorless bags mixed in with good ones. If you’re going that route, ask what’s fresh that week rather than grabbing blind. Their mjuice house vape line (Cherry Ave location) gets specific praise as a good value alternative to flower. Quick note on locations: there are multiple: 2nd Street is the Belmont Shore location, and there’s also Cherry Ave, Pine Ave downtown, and 4th St too, so if you’re looking for a dispensary near you in LBC, one’s close no matter where you’re posted up.

The Syndicate — Belmont Heights

3730 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 Open daily, 8:00am–10:00pm

Okay, this one gets a little extra love from me because it’s Daniel’s neighborhood shop — the one he’s walked to more times than he can count — and locals genuinely back up why he’s loyal to it. Second-most-mentioned weed shop in Long Beach behind Catalyst, and the speakeasy-through-a-library entrance still gets people talking on its own.

But the real standout, across basically every review platform I dug through, is the staff. This isn’t generic “friendly service” praise — people name names. Luis, the general store manager, comes up again and again specifically as incredibly knowledgeable, the kind of person who actually explains what you’re buying instead of just ringing you up. Budtenders take their time with first-timers, walking them through the loyalty program step by step instead of rushing them out the door. One local straight-up called the staff “the best budtenders” they’ve had anywhere in the city, and another described the whole visit as feeling like VIP treatment every single time they walk in — not just on a good day.

That kind of consistency is rare in this industry, and it’s clearly what keeps Daniel (and a lot of Belmont Heights regulars) coming back instead of shopping around. Locals also specifically call out the Cannabiotix L’Orange strain and confirm they carry good rosin if that’s your thing — and because the staff actually know their inventory cold, they can point you toward what’s fresh and what’s worth skipping that week, not just what’s on sale. The loyalty program discount (up to 40–50% off during promo months) comes up a lot too, but honestly, people seem just as loyal to the people behind the counter as they are to the deals.

Haven — Redondo & Downtown

404 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814 (Belmont) — Daily, 8:00am–10:00pm | 1248 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813 (Downtown) — Daily, 9:00am–10:00pm

This one’s genuinely mixed, and I want to be straight with you about it. Plenty of local mentions are positive — Haven on 4th & Redondo gets grouped in with Catalyst and Green Room as a go-to Long Beach dispensary, and their Camino gummies specifically get called out as a favorite pickup. But there’s also one detailed, pretty scathing local review describing it as “fake friendly” with “price games,” and so take this one with a grain of salt.

My honest read: it’s popular enough and big enough (10 SoCal locations) that experience probably varies a lot by which employee you get and which day you go. Not a hard pass, but maybe not your first stop if it’s your only shop.

Green Room — Rose Park

1735 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813 Open daily, 8:00am–10:00pm

The OG of where to buy weed in Long Beach, and word around town backs up what you’d expect — this comes up constantly as a top pick, with people specifically praising the prices and how friendly the whole staff is. I dug in a little deeper on this one, and one name comes up more than almost anyone else on this entire list: Rashed. He gets shouted out over and over — patient with first-timers, good at recommending something new when your usual is out of stock, and people specifically mention him taking real time with folks even when the shop is slammed and he’s the only one working the floor. Alex and Alexandra get consistent praise for being fast and dialed-in, Taylor gets called “a boss,” and Esther and Jessica both get repeat mentions from regulars who say the staff remembers their usual order. First licensed dispensary in the city (2010), deep community roots, and it’s clear a lot of that loyalty comes down to specific people, not just the shop itself.

That said, there are some real cracks worth knowing about too. A couple of customers had online orders confirmed as “ready” only to find the items weren’t actually in stock when they arrived — same issue that comes up at King’s Crew, so it’s worth calling ahead rather than fully trusting the app. There’s also an occasional complaint about pricing running a little high for what you get, and one customer described a frustrating curbside mix-up where their online tax-included pricing didn’t carry over to the reorder.

None of that erases the Rashed effect, honestly — the sheer volume and specificity of praise for him alone is rare to see. But if you’re ordering online for pickup or delivery here, confirm your order’s actually in stock before you make the trip.

King’s Crew — Alamitos Heights

5630 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90814 | Daily, roughly 9:00am–9:45pm (extended Fri/Sat hours)

“Good deals, chill staff” is basically the local consensus in a nutshell, which lines up with the free-tacos-on-Tuesday energy people bring up when this shop comes up. I dug in a little deeper on this one, and there’s a lot more texture here than “solid and reliable.”

Worth knowing up front: King’s Crew is now run under STIIIZY’s ownership, so the brand focus and even some of the online-order systems have shifted since the name change. Staff-wise, a handful of budtenders come up over and over by name with real enthusiasm — Jazmine gets the most mentions by a wide margin, with people specifically praising how she explains products without making anyone feel rushed, and multiple people asking for her by name on return visits. Fabian, Sarah, Krystal, and a manager-level staffer named Morgana also get called out repeatedly for taking time with customers’ questions and working within people’s budgets rather than just upselling. One customer even mentioned their dog gets a treat every visit, which, come on, that’s a nice touch.

A few people describe ordering online, getting a text that the order is ready, and then showing up to find some or all of the items actually unavailable in-store — a real logistics gap worth knowing about if you’re ordering ahead for something specific. There’s also a recurring complaint about an undisclosed $5 debit card fee that isn’t flagged until checkout, and a couple of people described unpleasant interactions with specific staff.

Bottom line: strong staff loyalty when you land with the right budtender (Jazmine especially seems to have a real following), just confirm your online order is actually in stock before you drive over, and ask about card fees upfront.

The Circle — Traffic Circle

1755 Ximeno Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815 Open daily, 9:00am–10:00pm

This is the most polarizing cannabis dispensary in Long Beach on the whole list, and I think that’s worth knowing going in. On one hand: people call it their favorite, specifically citing the selection, friendly staff, and the live indoor grow you can see through the windows. On the other hand: one local flatly called it “unfriendly,” and another described it in far blunter, more colorful terms as basically a big, impersonal warehouse rather than a shop with personality. My own take is that it does feel like a big commercial box store, but with an impressive selection and the grow-room novelty, so go in knowing it’s a “big store” experience, not a “know your name” one.

Calm and Collective — Zaferia

2515 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804 Open daily, 9:00am–10:00pm

Comes up as a solid local recommendation alongside its delivery-service counterpart, and once I dug in more, the loyalty here is real and specific. Family-run, and it shows — regulars talk about walking in and having staff already know their usual order without having to ask. One person put it simply: they landed in Long Beach a few years back and haven’t shopped anywhere else since. Another compared it directly to their old shop, Body and Mind, and said the selection and deals here are just better across the board.

Prices and top-tier product selection get brought up constantly as the draw, and the staff get genuine warmth in how people talk about them — “cool and friendly,” “everybody in there is kind,” that kind of thing repeated by multiple different people rather than one loud fan.

A few honest notes, though. One recurring gripe is about the daily deals — a couple of customers felt pressured into “bonus” offers and said prices got bumped up when they declined them, which rubs against the whole “loyal customer” vibe the shop leans into.

Net-net: strong, loyal following, occasional friction around deal pricing.

Culture Cannabis Club — South of Conant

3120 Los Coyotes Diagonal N, Long Beach, CA 90808 Open daily, 8:00am–10:00pm

This one surprised me with how consistently glowing the word around town is — I went digging expecting the usual mixed bag and instead found something close to unanimous. Two names come up so often they’re basically local celebrities at this point: Terrance and Semantha. Between the two of them, dozens of different people independently bring them up by name — patient, knowledgeable, remembers regulars, genuinely enjoys the job. One person specifically said Semantha was the best budtender they’d encountered anywhere in the world, which is a big claim, but it wasn’t a one-off — people keep making some version of that same statement.

Beyond those two, there’s real depth on the team for being cheerful and accommodating, staff who really know the product line, and even the security guard, Alfonso, gets singled out more than once for going out of his way to make people feel welcome — which says something about the whole culture of the place, not just the sales floor.

A few specific details that keep surfacing: people love that pricing here shows both the sale price and the actual out-the-door price side by side, so there’s no math or surprise at the register. One person compared the shopping experience to walking into a well-organized department store — clean, easy to navigate, nothing chaotic about it.

Given how much praise they get, that’s a pretty clean track record. Combined with the community-first, welcoming-to-first-timers reputation this place has, it’s a genuinely strong, low-drama pick.

ShowGrow — Zaferia

3411 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804 Open daily, 8:00am–10:00pm

Comes up around town under both its current name and its former name, Body and Mind — and honestly, the name change back to ShowGrow is its own little local story. People are genuinely happy about it.

The standout name here is Rafa (Rafael), who comes up again and again specifically for being straight with people rather than just pushing whatever’s on special — one regular described him as more like an honest friend giving suggestions than a salesperson, which is exactly the kind of trust that keeps people loyal to a neighborhood spot. Dalena also has a real following, mentioned by name as the reason a longtime flower buyer says this is the only place they shop. Other staff members get individually named as reasons people keep coming back, and the rewards program gets specific praise too — people like that points can be redeemed for basically any product rather than being locked to certain items.

Now, the honest texture: a few recent visitors have noted the flower selection has been thinner than it used to be, with one saying the options seem to dwindle every time they stop in, even as the store itself has gotten a nicer, more expanded waiting area — a fair trade-off question if you’re there for variety over ambiance.

Bottom line: real, specific staff loyalty, a genuinely well-liked rewards program, and a shop that’s clearly rebuilding some goodwill after a name change — just double-check what you’re picking up before you walk out, especially if it’s on a deep discount.

MMD — Downtown

1901 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806 Open daily, 8:00am–9:50pm

Didn’t turn up a ton of chatter on this one, but once I dug in, there’s real specific loyalty here — it’s just a little quieter about it than some of the flashier names on this list. Gloria is the standout by a wide margin, coming up over and over as the reason people keep this as their spot — multiple people describe her making them feel like part of the family, going above and beyond, and being a genuine bright spot on a stressful day. Savannah also has real staying power — patient, knowledgeable, and one customer specifically mentioned she helped them place an in-store order through the app to lock in a better price, which is the kind of thing that only happens when a budtender actually cares about getting you the best deal, not just the sale.

Beyond those two, multiple staff members all get individual name-checks for being warm and informative, and one small but telling detail keeps coming up: the AC is apparently always working, which people genuinely appreciate on a hot day. Their own infused pre-roll line also gets specific praise as a customer favorite.

On the less polished side: a couple of people mentioned needing to re-register for a discount that was supposed to already be applied, and one visitor said the in-store WiFi was rough enough to make the app-based deal process a hassle, though staff worked around it.

Bottom line: this is a shop where the staff-to-customer relationships run deep even without a ton of buzz around town — Gloria and Savannah both seem to have real followings, and the quieter reputation might just mean it’s a little under-the-radar compared to the others on this list of dispensaries near you in Long Beach.

The Corner — Airport

2760 E Spring St, Ste 120, Long Beach, CA 90806 Open daily, roughly 9:00am–9:45pm

Not a shop I heard a ton of chatter about beyond its own neighborhood, but once I looked closer, this one’s got some of the deepest staff loyalty on the entire list. Brenda and Abigail both come up so often, across years’ worth of visits, that they’re basically the unofficial faces of the shop. Brenda gets described as someone whose smile alone brightens people’s day, and multiple longtime customers specifically ask for her by name every visit.

Beyond those two, lots of other staff members all get individual name-checks for being knowledgeable and unhurried. One frequent Circle customer said they discovered The Corner was closer to home and, while it’s a smaller shop with a smaller selection, the deals here consistently beat what they were getting at the bigger store. Out-the-door pricing displayed right on the tag also gets specific praise — no surprise math at checkout.

Worth flagging on the other side: some online pricing not matching what was charged in-store, and posted online hours vary, so you should check before heading that way.

Bottom line: this is a shop that clearly runs on its people — Brenda and Abigail especially have real, loyal, repeat followings — with better deals than you might expect from a smaller storefront, but double-check the hours online before you make a special trip.

The Chronic — West Side

1501 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 Mon–Sat 8:00am–9:45/10:00pm, Sun 9:00am–9:00pm

Gets specific, repeated love around town, usually tagged as “West Long Beach” — locals clearly know exactly where it is and recommend it by name. Founding member of the Long Beach Collective Association, part of the actual fight to keep legal cannabis alive here post-2012. All-day happy hour, tax already baked into prices.

Where Do You Get Your Weed in Long Beach?

Here’s what changed once I actually got the real local word: Catalyst isn’t just “a good option” for weed in Long Beach, it’s the default answer in this city, by a wide margin. The Syndicate and The Chronic both have genuine, repeated local loyalty behind them. Green Room and Calm and Collective are the “everybody’s happy” picks. Haven and The Circle are both good but split opinion — worth trying, just go in with realistic expectations.

Wherever you land in your search for the best weed shop in Long Beach, tip your budtenders, go easy if you’re a lightweight like me (2mg supremacy, forever), and support local while you’re at it.

FAQs

Do I need a medical card to buy weed in Long Beach? Nope. Every shop on this list sells recreational cannabis to anyone 21+ with a valid government ID — no medical recommendation required. If you are a medical patient, some spots (Catalyst, Haven, Green Room, and others) offer separate medical discounts, so it’s worth mentioning if you have a card.

Which weed shop in Long Beach has the best prices? Catalyst is the one people bring up most for value, mainly because their listed prices already include tax, so there’s no surprise at checkout. Green Room and Calm and Collective both get repeat praise for low prices too — Green Room specifically for cheap eighths, Calm and Collective for its family-run, no-games pricing. King’s Crew and The Circle tend to run a little higher for the polish and selection you get in return.

Are prices really tax-included everywhere? No, and this trips people up. Catalyst, Green Room, and The Chronic are specifically called out for baking tax into the sticker price. Plenty of other shops on this list price things “plus tax,” so don’t assume — ask, or check the fine print on the menu before you get to the register.

What’s the best dispensary in Long Beach for a first-timer? The Chronic gets consistent praise for how patient staff are with people newer to cannabis — several people specifically mention being walked through everything slowly with zero judgment. Culture Cannabis Club also has a strong reputation for making first-timers feel comfortable, especially if you’re bringing a nervous friend along.

Which shop has the best staff / customer service? Honestly, most of them, according to the people who shop there — but a few names come up so often they’re basically local celebrities: Rashed at Green Room, Terrance and Semantha at Culture, Gloria and Savannah at MMD, Brenda and Abigail at The Corner, and Luis and Tyler at The Syndicate. If you want the “they know my name” experience, ask around for these folks specifically.

Can I order online for pickup? Most shops on this list offer online ordering through their own site or platforms like Weedmaps and Leafly. Fair warning based on what people say: a handful of shops (Green Room, King’s Crew, and occasionally MMD) have had issues where an order says “ready” online but the item isn’t actually in stock when you arrive. If you’re driving a distance for something specific, it doesn’t hurt to call ahead and confirm.

Do any of these shops grow their own weed? The Syndicate and The Circle both do — The Circle even lets you see the live grow rooms through the windows as you walk in, which is a fun novelty if you’ve never seen an indoor grow operation up close.

Which dispensary near me in Long Beach has the widest selection? The Circle bills itself as the largest cannabis retail spot in the LA/OC area, and the reputation backs that up. If you want options over intimacy, that’s your shop. If you’d rather have a smaller, more personal selection curated by staff who know you, The Corner or Calm and Collective are better bets.

Are there dispensaries in Long Beach with good deals for medical patients, seniors, or veterans? Yes — Haven, The Corner, and Green Room all get specifically mentioned for generous discount stacks (seniors, veterans, first responders, students, and medical patients). Worth asking at checkout even if it’s not posted anywhere obvious.

Is parking easy at these shops? Varies a lot. The Circle has 80 dedicated spots. The Corner and King’s Crew both get praised for easy, close parking. A couple of the smaller storefront shops (Haven’s downtown location, for one) have had complaints about tricky-to-find parking entrances, so budget a few extra minutes your first visit.

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