Best weed dispensaries in Santa Barbara, California with authentic reviews

My on-line order was ready when I arrived. The budtender was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was a 5 star visit in my book.

Brandi was great and super friendly. Product on point with the best deals at well. No complaints!

I had a bad exchange with a pick up order, went in the next day, it is all taken care of. NW has been our dispensary for years, for all this time only having one issue, I gotta' say that I'm sticking with them. Great people, great customer service. Thanks guys.

I've been to Jars Payson twice. Nicole W. thank you so much for your wonderful help. and thank you too Joe it was a great experience.

I'm Super happy with prices and quality of product .. my favorite tree is that top cherry gas. Must try promise you won't be disappointed!!

Returning customer here. I got the 5 for 12 deal a couple of the burger breath and a few of the Delphi diesel. I was told the burger breath is more indica leaning so nighttime use only but found that it is a calmer but not so sleepy feel. However the Delphi is my go to right now! It is definitely a sativa I was able to get house work done and all my gardening completed. I will definitely be getting all 5 Delphi next time!

One of the best dispensaries I have ever been to. They have amazing strains to choose from, the Bigfoot Apple Fritter pre roll is my favorite. Guest service is on point too, Josh and Ginger are knowledgeable about their product, friendly and they always remember what I like. I would drive up the mountain every time to visit this location.

Great shop, great vibes. I've been to quite a few dispensaries, and this one stands out for the layout of the shop. Very few shops let you wander around and actually pick up a product like you're at the supermarket, meaning it's usually confined behind glass and you need one-on-one help with a tender, but here you can browse at your leisure. I usually research online for what I want beforehand, so I can't attested to their knowledge of product, but they always have new product and cultivars that I want to try. yes, they can get crowded, so it's best to go during off-hours, so you don't feel rushed, but kudos for trusting the customers with being able to touch the product. Also, since it's inevitable that a person will open something, check to see if it's been opened. One last note; taxes are high in Slo, so expect that. I've read about high taxes in other reviews, but that is something that should be taken up with local gov and not the business itself. Everything on the Central Coast is expensive, but the prices before taxes are competitive. I know because I research what others are charging from here all the way down to Lompoc. It's true you won't get many "deals" though.

5 Star experience always! My go to shop when I am visiting the area.

I tried out her stores and SHANGO is a top notch store.bud like no out her.60 yearsof growing and smoking herb from around the world.if lighting up with the best well here it is.shango is the top shelf. Plainly the best herb.

LOVE THEM!! picked up some dank flower and the service here is wonderful, wish y’all had the Left Coast Extracts pods, been hearing a lot of good things about them. 

HUGE PROPS TO THIS DISPENSARY! BIGGEST SHOUTOUT TO GIRLBOSS KAT. Had a mishap with a product, typically you would reach out to the brand and the brand will be happy to help and dispensaries do not really like to help. The experience I had today was the exact opposite!! The brand Turn was very stand offish not admitting or apologizing for manufacturer problems BUT the dispensary really stepped out and went above and beyond to help me get what I paid for. I really appreciate the connection with the community from the dispensary. Because of this really positive experience I will be back!!!! KAT IS GREAT!

Love the vibe, great service, great product! Angelica was the absolute best she deserves a raise!

Shane, and Justin always polite and friendly, very helpful and always courteous

A Hidden Gem in Moreno Valley! Tucked away in what used to be the old Shango location, the newly reopened Vibe by California on Alessandro is the best-kept secret in town. It has all the charm of a mom-and-pop shop with the professionalism of a top-tier dispensary. The moment you walk in, you feel the warmth of a team that genuinely cares about your experience. The new product selection is incredible—thoughtfully curated and clearly chosen with customers in mind. Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis user or just exploring, the staff makes it easy to find what you need. I personally struggle with sleep, and Jocelyn took the time to listen and recommend products that actually worked for me. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and completely on point. If you haven’t stopped by yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. This location is all about quality, care, and community. I can’t recommend it enough—go see for yourself!

I find Embarc to be one of the most affordable store compared to their competitors. Both fresh locations have great, friendly staff.

Super cute place to chill and smoke. Food is ok, they were out of half the beverages on a Saturday afternoon. But overall great experience!

Very clean and professional store. The customer service was friendly and welcoming. The selection of Smokiez was the best I've seen yet compared to other stores. Definitely will be returning.

When I used to live in Alameda, this would be my go to shop. Super friendly staff, great service and knowledge of everything on display. Anytime I head back to Alameda, I’ll be stopping here for sure. And their merch is super cute