Although Golden State Greens is known as San Diego’s best marijuana dispensary, we think it’s important that our patrons know the biggest high we get is from the customers we serve.

Since our inception we’ve been focused on the community, which is why we make it a priority throughout the year to get people involved in local causes to show up and give back. We do that in a variety of ways, including beach cleanups, festivals, on-site concerts and events.

Our goal as the Cannabis You Can Trust Brand is to be a business that people feel good about engaging with because we focus on how to improve our community and not only acknowledge but embrace the good things happening around us.

We want to be used as a conduit where forward momentum creates community influence and keeps us moving in a direction where compassion helps drive the brand and make a positive difference.

It’s one thing to say that you’re focused on giving back to the community outside of business practices, but you must actually roll up your sleeves and get involved to show you’re focused on making it better. That means bringing your firepower to a beach cleanup, promoting and bringing awareness to the things that matter and connecting with other organizations that have tools and manpower to contribute as well.

The Golden State Greens brand stands for quality, education and community. We like to think of ourselves as a model for other local businesses to ask themselves what they can accomplish outside of their normal company standards and establish best practices. Being community-focused is embedded in our culture, which is why we align ourselves with other businesses and get involved with external programs that pursue altruistic endeavors. In turn this provides others with opportunities to participate in giving back.

This fall, Golden State Greens is participating in several local events and activities, including SoCal Taco Fest, the region’s favorite festival dedicated to tacos and music. The festival is happening on October 23 at Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Another event that we’re currently promoting this month is focused on encouraging customers to participate in our Haunted Halloween vibe and fun activities. Come by the shop for discounts and giveaways. Also, for customers who arrive in costume the week of Halloween (Oct. 25 - 31) we’re offering a limited-edition T-shirt.

In addition, we’re having our annual food drive next month where we will run a month-long promotion working with local charities to help others in need. We’re also partnering with influential cannabis company Seedless to release monthly limited-edition items that range from stickers, to draw bags and T-shirts and are all iconic to San Diego. The items are only available at Golden State Greens online and in the shop. Make sure you stop by!