Pacific Paradise

Name

Pacific Paradise

Legal name

Pacific Paradise Cannabis Dispensary

Website

https://pacificparadisedispensary.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Retail Dispensary

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

SIC

Retail-Drug Stores And Proprietary Stores (5912)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH), Independent/Single-Location Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAE), Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAB), Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Dispensaries (CRANAFAA), Cannabis Accessories & Smoke Shops (Pipes, Papers, Grinders) (CRANAHAG)

Keywords

• Cannabis dispensary
• Recreational cannabis
• Medical cannabis
• Cannabis retail
• Smoking accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcata

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Retail Sales: Retail sales of cannabis products including flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, wax, and vapes. One-time transaction-based purchases at the dispensary.
2. Accessories and Paraphernalia: Sale of smoking accessories including handblown pipes, bubblers, bongs, budget glass, and merchandise. Wide selection from local Humboldt glass artists to budget options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pacific Paradise is a licensed Humboldt County cannabis dispensary that retails cannabis flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, wax, vapes, and cannabis-infused drinks, alongside smoking accessories such as handblown pipes, bubblers, bongs, and budget glass. Products are sourced from more than 200 local Emerald Triangle cannabis brands and are sold both in-store at its Arcata location and via 24/7 online ordering for pickup. The dispensary serves both adult-use recreational (21+) and medical cannabis consumers.

Product overview

Pacific Paradise is a Humboldt County cannabis dispensary (License: C10-0000257-LIC) operating as a single-location retail dispensary at 1087 H Street, Arcata, CA. Originally founded in 1971 as Pacific Paraphernalia (an OG Humboldt smoke shop), the dispensary now offers in-store and online cannabis purchasing. The core product offering includes cannabis flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, wax, vapes, and drinks sourced from over 200 local Emerald Triangle brands including Space Gems, Errl Hill, Papa & Barkley, Hum Farms, Sunrise Mountain Farms, Sol Spirit Farm, and others. The dispensary also retails glass pipes, bubblers, bongs, and other paraphernalia accessories. Daily specials include themed promotions (Monday Munchies for Edibles, Topical Tuesdays, Wax & Wear Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Featured Farm Fridays, Sticky Saturday for Flower, and Student Sunday discounts). The dispensary does not operate as a technology platform or SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cannabis Flower
• Cannabis Edibles
• Cannabis Topicals and Tinctures
• Cannabis Wax and Vapes Concentrated cannabis products including wax and vaporizer cartridges. Promoted through the Wax & Wear Wednesdays themed special.
• Cannabis Drinks
• Glass Pipes, Bubblers, Bongs, and Smoking Accessories Handblown glass pipes, bubblers, bongs, and other smoking accessories including budget glass options from local Humboldt glass artists. Retail complement to the cannabis product assortment.
• Online Ordering and In-Store Pickup 24/7 online cannabis ordering available through the company website, with pickup fulfilled at the Arcata dispensary location.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Operation RSOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperation RSO is a Humboldt County nonprofit providing FREE access to Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) for veterans and patients in need, especially those with chronic and terminal illnesses. Pacific Paradise supports this initiative to extend hope, healing, and resources to individuals who rely on cannabis as a healing tool.
• North Coast Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Coast Children's Services is a local nonprofit providing education, nutrition, and comprehensive family services to children in need throughout Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. Pacific Paradise supports this organization through donations and community involvement.
• Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Paradise is a proud member of the Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA), which advocates for sustainable, ethical, and community-focused cannabis cultivation. HCGA represents Humboldt's legacy growers, preserves regional heritage, and shapes the future of the cannabis industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cookies: Vertically integrated cannabis brand and retailer with stores in California and other states. Comparable as a brand-driven dispensary concept competing for premium flower and accessory buyers.
• STIIIZY: California-originated cannabis brand and retail operator with flagship stores across the state. Directly comparable as a multi-category cannabis retailer with strong brand identity and store-level experience.
• Lowell Farms: California-based cannabis cultivator and brand with retail partnerships. Comparable as a heritage California cannabis operator focused on premium flower and consumer brands.
• Perfect Union: California cannabis retail chain with multiple storefronts across Northern California. Comparable as a multi-location CA dispensary competing in adult-use and medical.
• Harborside: Long-standing California cannabis retailer with multiple storefronts serving both adult-use and medical patients. Directly comparable as a legacy, multi-format California dispensary operator competing for similar customers.

Broad incumbents

• Glass House Brands: Vertically integrated California cannabis operator combining cultivation, branded products, and retail. Comparable as a California cannabis operator with both wholesale supply and retail presence.
• MedMen: National multi-state cannabis retailer with a significant California footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent retail operator serving adult-use cannabis consumers.

Others

• Papa & Barkley: California cannabis wellness brand carried at Pacific Paradise and sold through dispensary channels. Comparable as a supplier/vendor whose brand strategy and product mix directly shape the dispensary's assortment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacific-paradise

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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