This is an amazing place! All the staff is wonderful and makes you feel like family. They always have new and exciting products and there is always some kind of deal going on. This is the place to go for the old school Humboldt vibe!
Ratings and reviews of Pacific Paradise
(3 ratings / 31 reviews)
4.7
Quality
4.6
Service
4.5
Atmosphere
Reviews 1-24 of 31
The women in there are very friendly. The guy with long hair and glasses seems a bit stressed and angry. Not sure if he was just having a bad day....otherwise great deals as well!
Dispensary response:
I'm so sorry to here that, but also confused. Carson doesn't wear glasses and has NEVER been described that way. He is the BEST budtender in town. Just ask anybody!
July 12, 2026
Love Pacific Paradise! Friendly staff, good selection, great prices and inviting atmosphere 🌟
Shopping here feels like being a kid visiting your friend’s house whose mom is kind of scared/anxious of you being in her house but will never actually say she thinks you’re weird out loud. Like she’s still really nice and includes you despite the concerned looks she gives you that see from the corner of your eye every once in a while. 10/10 this place is my go to.
Hands down the best dispensary in Arcata. Whatever you are looking for, they will have an option for your budget. You can trust in their recommendations. Great environment, friendly bud tenders. Excellent selection, and 10% off happy hour. Right in downtown. Support local.
Dispensary response:
So humbled to ready these nice words. We do our best to find good deals on local weed and pass those deals on to you all. Even better than that is see that our budtenders are listening and providing recommendations the resonate with you. :)
February 24, 2026
The Owner needs to smoke a joint before opening so she can lose the FAKE BS! Thank you, BAD VIBE LADY! Maybe the "Good Vibes Logo" needs to apply TO THE OWNER. All fake sugary sweet loathing of her customer. She thinks people cannot feel her NASTY VIBES ...
Dispensary response:
Hi, m...k, Thank you for recognizing and appreciating the quality of the local weed we promote. Helping to support the family/Legacy farms in this area earns a huge "thank you". I'm sorry to read the low ratings in the other categories; sometimes we have to put on a smile even when our day may be less than ideal, so sorry you interpreted this as "fake bs". Please know that we truly do appreciate and enjoy interacting with our customers. We' appreciate another chance to treat you with the courtesy and respect you deserve, however, if our genuine love for the plant, people, and positivity is not your vibe, I wish you all the best wherever you chose to shop.
July 6, 2025
i love being able to order on line and then pick it up!
Dispensary response:
We love that you love the online ordering! Thank you so much for the kind review!
July 6, 2025
My favorite dispensary in Humboldt. I love the selection and they are always trying new products that I can’t find at many of the other dispensaries. The staff is also amazing and very knowledgeable. I can’t recommend Pacific Paradise enough.
Dispensary response:
Hearing the words “my favorite dispensary” never gets old and never gets any less meaningful. Thank you! We try hard to have the right products, but just as important is having the right vibe. Luckily, that’s easy when you live what you do, and who wouldn’t live rep’ing the worlds best weed?
December 28, 2024
Pacific Paradise has become my favorite dispensary in Arcata. They have the most knowledgeable budtenders, good management/ customer service and best prices on local products. They are always courteous and fun when I go in. I recommend this place to all my friends. Thanks guys.
Dispensary response:
So glad to read your review, THANK YOU! The staff loves the plant and is happy to help others find what they are after. The Managing Partner who does all the buying loves to find great weed at good prices, and when we do, we pass those savings on to our customers. We want everyone to try local product, 'cause we know when people compare Humboldt weed to the stuff mass produced elsewhere, they will love the difference. :)
September 3, 2024
Helpful folks!
Dispensary response:
t...2, your 5-stars review really means a lot to us. THANK YOU!
July 6, 2025
They always have the best customer service and positive vibes! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Dispensary response:
Aw .. shucks :) We're glad you like the vibe! It's a dream come true to sell local flower to the community! We hope to see you again!
April 23, 2024
Everyone at the dispensaries in the area are very friendly But especially friendly here And so far they have had the best prices and selection. I have not been to all yet And no matter what day you go you can be assured to have personable employees And friendly service And even find a deal or two Big thanks to everyone at paradise You guys are great and very helpful Thank you
Dispensary response:
Thank you so much for the 5 stars and such kind words! We're glad you liked the prices and selection....come back again! We'd love to see ya :)
April 23, 2024
Thank You for having some Half and OZ'S for a decent price and I would welcome all cannabis producers to get off the by the gram greed and put out some affordable OZ'S for the Public's wallet.
Dispensary response:
Thank you for the kind review and for the suggestion on carrying a wider variety of 14g and 28g packaging, we appreciate this feedback!
March 11, 2024
Super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!
Dispensary response:
We look forward to your return! Thanks for the 5 stars!
September 2, 2023
I love this place always a sweet expiance. The staff is always so nice and helpful and best prices in town I would recommend it
As an introvert I did not feel uncomfortable very nice people. smoking the product now but expect to be satisfied it was very fresh compared to my last half that I got somewhere else which was very dry
Lovely dispensary, thank you
Just a lovely dispensary, thank you.
The most bunk sfv og I’ve ever smoked, very shameful, talking trees is bunk, sorry but I had to say it, stop selling garbage to the people of Humboldt, anyone can get better weed off the street than in this place
Dispensary response:
We are so sorry you did not like what you chose off our budget menu. You are definitely entitled to your opinion. We are the ONLY dispensary carrying ONLY local flower. It is our mission to support our local farmers and bring the best of our local cannabis to the community. There are currently several other dispensaries where you can find stuff from out of the area if you do not have a taste for local cannabis. You can find most here on Leafly :) We are also sorry you didn't like our vibe. As the OG's in town (Yeah, over 53 years) we do have an old school vibe. We hope you find what you're looking for out there!
March 30, 2023
This place was in business when your parents conceived you on Hindu Kush back in 81’. Great people, great selection and deep Humboldt roots ✌🏽 Only gotten better the last few times I’ve been in and felt compelled to write a review today.
Dispensary response:
Laughing while reading your review :) So true! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the great review!
December 14, 2021
This place is a nice stop. I gave up on flower in the area (too expensive f or good quality or inconsistent when you try and buy discount cheaper buds) so let’s talk about concentrates. I was pleased to find some good quality concentrates at a price I was smiling about. A gram of any form of concentrate testing over 60 percent being priced at 20 bucks is good deal in my book. What I would recommend and what would really set someone apart in the area is to enable customers to buy bulk buds like half ounces or full ounces for 200 dollars an ounce or less. 200 dollars is quite expensive for an ounce but if it’s good indoor quality it’s about as high as it should be priced if you ask me in a flooded market place like today. Back in the day when it was “dry” in the area and things were illegal you could and people did charge like 50 even sometimes 60 dollars as eighth but this bud was super special and it was the supply and demand be it perceived or not that made the price. Nowadays we are like sure rip me off thanks see ya again you can call me custy
Dispensary response:
Thanks so much for the 5 stars! Hope to see you again soon!
October 31, 2021
Love the fact that this place has been an Arcata landmark for almost 50 years.
Dispensary response:
A Humboldt Tradition.... always supporting downtown Arcata, and our community of amazing farmers!
August 10, 2020
This shop is the best! Been supporting local community for over 50 years! Best prices, staff and vibe! So much local flower to chose from and the edible selection is massive!
Dispensary response:
Thanks for the 5 stars Kaysissy!
October 31, 2021
This place had a super laid back chill vibe which was refreshing and the budtenders were very helpful!
Dispensary response:
DabDoll, thanks for the kind words, we appreciate you taking the time to drop this review.
March 29, 2021