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    Sessions By The Bay

    4.0 (195 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    I really wanted to love this place because my first visit was actually great. Unfortunately, every visit after that has gone downhill. The first time I visited with friends, both the dispensary and lounge were enjoyable and everyone was friendly. The second visit was completely different. We brought someone who had never been before, and there was almost no customer service from the dispensary. Once upstairs in the lounge, we had a reservation but were seated at a tiny table that didn't fit our party. Our server brought water, took our order, and then disappeared. Our food came out before our gravity bong, and despite sitting there for quite a while, we were never checked on once. Meanwhile, every surrounding table received attentive service. The host was the one who noticed we needed water and helped us. After waiting a long time for a manager, we eventually had to walk to the host stand ourselves. The manager was fantastic. She apologized, comped part of our bill, gave us complimentary lounge passes, and promised our next visit would be a VIP experience. That was honestly the only reason we decided to come back. Unfortunately, our next visit wasn't any better. We stopped by the dispensary to purchase a hash hole that was advertised as 40% off. I also had a $15 promotional reward emailed to me after the previous experience. The email states the reward can be used at checkout within seven days, but nowhere does it mention that it can't be combined with existing promotions. At checkout I was told I had to choose one or the other because they don't stack discounts. The issue wasn't even losing the $15. It was the lack of transparency and the continued lack of hospitality. We weren't greeted, the host seemed bothered that we were there, and the budtender barely acknowledged us while focused on the computer. At this point, the common denominator has been inconsistent customer service. The lounge manager did everything she could to make things right, and I genuinely appreciated her professionalism, but unfortunately the overall experience has been disappointing enough that we won't be returning. If management focuses on creating a more welcoming experience and trains staff to be more attentive, I think this place has a lot of potential because the concept itself is really cool.

    There are always events here!
    Marco A.

    Dude, Where's My Dispensary? If you're a fan of the Lord's Lettuce such as I, then I urge you fellow cannabis connoisseur, to sit for a session. As soon as we walked in, the gentleman at the greeting booth signed us up (1st timers get discount). Dude! As we perused the apothecary's wares, we were advised of the specials & lounge activities. Sweet! Our bud-tender showed us around a la Willy Wonka pointing out the latest & greatest in mood enhancing medicine. The snozzberries do taste like snozzberries! After choosing an assortment of edibles, pre-rolls, and such, our ganja guide advised us if we purchased in-store products, we could enter the lounge free & enjoy said newly purchased products (otherwise it's only $5/person). Walking through the halls to head upstairs to the lounge, we were greeted by several pictures of the Sultans of Smoke. From Cheech & Chong to Willy & Woody. The indoor lounge is a hip cozy vibe in and of itself with several booths & tables available. We chose the outdoor patio, as it was a warm San Diego day. There was a Drag Show that weekend, but alas, we had other plans. Check their website for future events. Also might want to RSVP in evening to avoid a wait. We walked in & got lucky that someone just left. The food! Burrata Margherita flatbread for the munchies & a Dank Diego a sweet & sour aperitif to satisfy the arid palate. But this drink is infused with the dank, not the drunk (10mg THC). We eventually decided on the Churros with ice cream, because of course we aren't leaving without dessert! All this, mind you, while a DJ spins some grooves to maintain your mellow, man. The curiosity got us here. The excellent service, selection, and sounds will bring us back! TL:DR - You're ganja have a good time.

    Vin T.

    B E H O L D . T H E . " C O U S I N . W A L K " Have you noticed how Thanksgiving has now turned into, like, a stoner fest. With half of the family sitting at the table... lit? What started as a secret trip to smoke weed before dinner by only the hedonists... aka the "cousin walk"... has mushroomed into a full-blown normie thing. A cousin walk sounds so wholesome-- like something you do holding hands in matching sweaters collecting butterflies. But what it really is-- the cousins are out behind the garage getting baked before dinner. Your Uncle Carl and Aunt Trudy are already too drunk to even notice. And then there's "Green Wednesday"-- the day before Thanksgiving where people stock up on, uh, essentials. It's the second-biggest sales day for Dispensaries after April 20th. We used to reserve that Wednesday to buy some last-minute gifts, or socks, or cranberry sauce. Now it's like, "Can you pick up some discount gummies for Grandma?". Honestly, I get it. You need something to survive all of the arguing about vaccines, tariffs, and Uncle Howard's throuple situation. At some point you're like, "You know what, I'm gonna go check on the cousins." They're easy enough to find, look for the scent of a Bob Marley tour bus. So yeah, Thanksgiving. Family. Food. Frolic. If your cousin sees a perfectly stuffed turkey approaching the table and starts chin-salivating, if he relishes in plucking the marshmallows off of the yam casserole, or if he audibly moans over a perfectly composed bite, it's clear he's on the half of the room that's... lifted. Enjoy your turkey America. Prop65 Warning: The first rule of the cousin walk is that we do not talk about the cousin walk. The second and third rules are, you know, the same. So you didn't hear any of this from me. Pro tip: Sessions by the Bay is the most innovative cannabis dispensary I've seen. They carry all the things-- flower, pre-rolls, edibles, extracts, and tinctures to brighten your world. Add in movie nights, VIP tastings, and bay-front dining (fee-to-eat? so that's minus 1-star) and you've got yourself an unforgettable holiday experience. Bring the cousins.

    2025 NOV
    Jasmine P.

    Visited Sessions by the bay over the weekend. It is just a short drive from the new Gaylord Pacific hotel. So if you're visiting from out of town, you have a convenient place to legally smoke and eat. Since it was our first visit, we didn't know exactly what to expect but the staff was so helpful from greeting to checkout. We were greeted warmly upon entering and had to fill out a few waivers and show ID. After that, we were welcomed into their dispensary with so much selection, you could find anything you wanted from traditional flower to bath soaks and mints to bowls and pipes. They had a special going on as well for new customers. We made our dispensary purchase with Ruby so was seemed friendly and down to earth. She advised us to check out each restroom as they were all painted and decorated differently. We loved all the artwork and the bathrooms were pretty clean. On the way to the lounge are more smaller rooms with dispensary-specific artwork, some in a more vintage style. Great for photo ops. Once at the lounge, we were seated inside and took in the forest vibes. The music was loungey yet comforting. The air flowed really well so while we were smoking, we didn't feel like we were sitting in anyone else's smoke. The outside seating area looked fun too. It would be a great place to catch a sunset. We enjoyed the breakfast burger, fries, and sweet potato fries. The food was pretty good and we loved that breakfast was served all day. We did wish there was a plate underneath the fry baskets as crumbs and oil got all over the table. There is a 90 mins time limit for seating. Service was a little slow, so make sure you know what food and drinks you want right when you sit down. Parking spots are a bit narrow so don't bring your oversized SUVs or trucks (or better yet take an Uber/Lyft). It's only 21+ so we enjoyed the kid free night.

    Nachos (more like carne asada waffle fries) definitely delicious
    Tito R.

    Aura's on level 1000! This place is amazing. Came in during oldies night, live band great dj, food and service was amazing. So much fun worth every penny!

    Salmon
    Ashley H.

    Got to experience the cool tastings they have for different brands. I really enjoyed this experience since I don't usually venture out to try new brands, and even new devices! They had a vaporizer and gravity bong which was super cool to use. I didn't really like the fact that they had an admissions fee of $10 in their Resturant, or spend $75 each at the dispensary. Thought that was interesting... it would make sense to make that count towards the check. Our server was great, I'm glad I was able to communicate to her that we were in a time crunch to make it to a concert and once she got that, she was on top of putting in our orders and getting us right on our way. I appreciated that greatly! The food was decent, I had the ahi tuna crispy rice, and a salmon dish which was great as well. Maritza who was in charge of the tasting table was very friendly and smoked us out really well!

    Tropical Fizz
    Jennifer F.

    Took a trip down to San Diego from my sisters birthday, I can easily say that this is the best part of the trip! Everything about this experience since the second we walked in was great. There's plenty of parking for such a large lot so that was great. As of now, I believe there are two floors that you can visit; The first being the dispensary and second floor the restaurant area. Staff was very friendly, answered a lot of our questions about the products we haven't seen before in the first floor dispensary! My sister wore her birthday sash and we got lots of compliments and some pop-up booths even offered free product products for her!! (LOVE THAT) Once we purchased our items, we made our way up to the lounge area. Staff were very friendly, I made a reservation and the process to go in was very smooth. We got seated almost immediately and our host was AMAZING (I forgot her name but she had black straight hair with lots of tats on her arms & a padres hat- love her)!!! The food was delicious and the drinks you can order with the infusion that can be saved or mixed in. There's so much to say about this experience. I loved every part of this and will definitely be coming back even as a non-SD resident!

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    Yvette G.

    Love this place!! The vibe is super chill, all the employees are very friendly. I've been here a couple times. Definitely a good place to come a relax, no rushing. Food was great, portions were larger than expected. Will be back again.

    Ok first off SHOUT OUT TO RUBY AND HUNK .Ruby was so nice and she educated me so much and everything she recommended was she taught me alot and I had a great experience with her in thr dispensary. Now Hunk h4 was amazing in the lounge his service was excellent and he assisted me with the gravity bong and omg he gave me a whole lesson my experience was great .food was great but im bummed they took churros off the menu bring it back !ev3ryone from check in to checking out was great and customer service was A1.

    Leslie G.

    Love this place. Downstairs is the shop and so much to look at and buy. Ask for first time special. Upstairs is where you can smoke and eat. It was a bit confusing on if needed reservations but we were sat at the bar and not charged for entrance due to how much I spent in the store. The chicken tenders and sidewinder fries were a perfect accompaniment to a pre roll

    Jenna P.

    Came here for comedy night and it was so much fun! Free entry with purchase at the dispensary. We ordered the chicken sandwich and the burger and both were so delicious. The service was a bit slow however. Every part of this place is so beautifully decorated. Can't wait to come back for movie night!

    Ginger D.

    Sessions by the bay... first love the name! My first time visiting a cannabis lounge... wow what a vibe! My friends and I came on a Friday with a reservation! We started out downstairs in the grocery store.. that seriously had the biggest weed selection I'd ever seen! It was huge! So many products. Vapes, drinks, flower, etc! The people working were so nice! After finding everything we wanted we went upstairs to our reservation! The upstairs is so well decorated it's a vibe... this place legally can't serve alcohol! But they do have THC/ cbd drinks! The food was good.. we tried the margarita flatbread pizza which was amazing and the pretzel bites with beer cheese also amazing! We also go the fish dish that was terrible. Our waiter said it was good.. but I think he was high! Overall- everyone was just stoned out of their minds which I think made it a fun experience! The place is clean, well decorated and literally just a vibe!! If you are 420 friendly in San Diego or visiting come have a session!

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    Chastitee W.

    I want to start with the positives, because most people will agree: the decor, location, and overall vibe are great. That's what keeps people coming back. I've been here over five times and intentionally waited to leave a review because I wanted to give the establishment a fair chance. Unfortunately, the service has been very hit or miss. The last three visits were especially disappointing. We were seated in the back booths where you can't see the stage or performances. I even suggested to my sister to tell the host that they need to add TVs in those areas so guests don't feel disconnected from the experience. In a party of seven, two people weren't given menus, waited 8-10 mins before I got up and got one. The pretzel bites were dry all three times we ordered them. One of our visits was for a birthday movie night while Step Brothers was playing, which should have been a fun, smooth experience but it wasn't. On our most recent visit (just yesterday), I actually told my friend that the service seemed to be improving because a few staff members were very attentive. However, that changed when the bill came. We ordered a bazookie for dessert after a long day. Because there was a sign downstairs saying "cash only," I went to withdraw cash. I placed the cash in the bill holder and waited about five minutes for someone to return. When the server finally came back, we waited another 8-10 minutes for our change, and the restaurant wasn't even busy. When she returned, she dropped the bill quickly and walked away. When we opened it, our change was given entirely in quarters. Yes, it's still money, but it made it difficult to leave a proper tip, especially since two other staff members had helped us that night when our server wasn't available. I wanted to tip them properly and give credit where it was due. To add to the frustration, I accidentally left my jacket. I called for five days straight and left multiple messages, as did my sister, and never received a call back. This place truly has the potential to be a 5-star establishment, but the inconsistency in service, food quality, music, and follow-up really takes away from what could be a great experience.

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    Ask the Community - Sessions By The Bay

    Is there an outdoor dog friendly area?

    To my knowledge there's no designated outdoor dog area. Pepper Park is near with the boat docking area and I saw people walking their dogs there and throughout the parking of Sessions.

    Do they accept medical cards?

    Yes!

    Can you smoke there at the dining area? Don't see it mentioned anywhere?

    you can, smoke green, but you cannot smoke cigarettes anywhere inside.

    Do they have alcohol too?

    No, there is NO alcohol. They have tinctures for the cocktails they make but only cannabis.

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    The dispo is like a candy shop (so many options), decor is very cute and the staff are all knowledgeable & happy to help.

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    Altitude is situated on the rooftop of the San Diego Gaslamp Marriott. Enter through the hotel lobby & take our express elevator to the sky!
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    4.1
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    I was staying at this hotel on a Friday and the rooftop was my last stop…read more I was surprised that there were still tables open and a couple seats at the bar on a late Friday night around 9PM. It was a good mix of people dressed from casual to dressed up in business attire. I ask the bartender if she can make me on those margaritas they had when Guy Fieri was promoting the Santo Tequila and she said yes we still have some of that left. So she made me a margarita and it was really good. The tequila goes very well with cocktails. I then realize it was bartender that was in the video with him. She was very nice and the price was very reasonable for a rooftop bar. Couple funny things I met a couple guys from Boston as well who sat right next to me. We were kinda shocked that they had the heaters on as it wasn't that cold. At least for us lol. Again for a Friday I was shocked it was not packed. I was told during the games it is standing room only. I will definitely be back 100 percent!!

    Really glad about this newer rooftop spot. The views were so lovely & the array of seating options…read moreis great, too. We all loved our cocktails that we got-- especially the spicy margarita! Started with the Mango Shrimp Ceviche and it was 10/10. Fresh shrimp, good flavor and balance of sweetness & citrus... but what stood out the most was their delicious fried tortillas that came with it... never had such a satisfying crunch from a tortilla! The spicy chicken sandwich was one of the best we've had in San Diego. DEFINITELY coming back for it. The tacos were mid, though. Not much flavor and the carne asada tacos didn't have much to them, meat was a bit dry and could've used more toppings or sauce of some sort. One of our blackened fish tacos came extremely close to completely raw and we sent it back. They didn't apologize or anything but just brought one fresh one that was cooked. That's the only reason for my four star rating. Our waiters were extremely nice though, I do think they are still figuring things out as we sat for twenty minutes waiting for a server because they didn't know whose table it was. It wasn't busy at all at that time. Overall, absolutely coming back for the drinks, views, and that DELISHHH chicken sandwich!!

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    4.3
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    5.0 mi
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    If you're looking for a fun evening with great drinks and food, you should come here. It's in South…read morePark and we easily found street parking. Definitely make a reservation. They also have some seats at the bar. This restaurant has gone all in on the space theme, from the hostess greeting to the decor in the restaurant and restroom, and even the menu and tables. Such a fun vibe! This place is known for their cocktails. I forget what we ordered because they all have funny names, but both my friend and I really enjoyed our choices. The food was great too. We ordered the tofu. I think it had a light tempura fry, yummy sauce, and very large portion. The bread is roti with an eggplant and tomato dip. Very good, but not enough dip. I'd still order it again. Probably the only negative was that I felt a bit rushed to leave. We were enjoying our conversation, entrees, and drinks and got checked on quite frequently. Eventually the waiter said, no rush but here's the check. Kind of ruined the vibe. We decided to pass on dessert here and walk to an ice cream shop in the same neighborhood.

    Well if you want to not feel like you are in San Diego...and you love Star Wars this is your spot…read more You know the rules...one quick review, that's all: Food/Drinks: Never ate any food but drinks...creative, crazy and delicious Ambiance: this is why you come. Step through a non-de script door and you are in outer space. Go to the bathroom, real Star Wars empire vibes Service: attentive and good

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    Noble Experiment

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    4.5
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    I'm not an often a cocktail drinker. So when the bartender asked what I'm looking for I was ill…read moreprepared. From his view, it probably sounded like "I'm Ron Burgundy?" (It definitely did). His questions guided my indecision towards a Berkshire Old Fashioned that was fantastic despite my fumbling to get there. With the warm up round over and the old fashioned loosening up my creativity, round two was set to be a knockout. I love coffee (specifically strong espresso drinks), so I asked for a strong, coffee infused, punchy cocktail, but with a different base of alcohol from the old fashioned. What came out was the best cocktail I will probably ever have in my life. The bourbon cocktail with coffee liqueur (and a number of other garnishes I will never remember) hit the bullseye. Flavorful, strong, bold, delicious all at the same time. Unfortunately (?), this was a noble experiment so I'll forever be chasing the white whale of what this drink was. But that's the allure.

    My brother-in-law and I were looking for places to drink....And we just wanted somewhere chill. We…read moreknew that any bar by tacos el gordo would be too wild for us, so we walked a couple blocks and approached Noble Experiment. I would say this was probably our highlight of our trip in San Diego. Garrick, the bartender there, was super accommodating. Not only was he and the other bartender were making damn good drinks, they would legit talk to you. The ambiance of the place is cool too. Felt like I was going inside some continental room like John Wick. Definitely my vibe and definitely coming back. But if you ever get Garrick as your bartender, you're in for a treat!

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    4.4
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    Luxury
    Private events

    This place is awesome and one of my go-to spots downtown. It's always crowded, which says a lot…read more There's a front area with the main bar and tables where you can hang out, then a back area with a DJ and tables you can reserve for the night. The music is always great. Shoutout to Jason behind the bar. He's consistently friendly and makes the night even better. Honestly, the whole staff does a great job. If you're going with a group, I'd recommend getting a table since it can get really busy. On weekends they have a cover, and it's cash only. There's an ATM inside. Also, pay attention to the dress code. No baseball hats, and they do enforce it. Overall, it's a solid spot for a night out.

    Overall a nice nightclub and bar to hang out in downtown San Diego. It's right across the street…read morefrom the ACE parking lot called "Park It On Market" so easy parking. Parking is $10 after 6pm until 3am. The ambiance is modern and sexy. The front part of the venue is a bar with several tables and love seats spread throughout. There's also a small outdoor area with a few tables and bar stools if you need some fresh air. Behind the bar is the actual night club area with the DJ booth, several VIP tables, and a smaller bar. There isn't a dedicated dance floor so people are just dancing wherever there's space. You can get on the guest list through their website for free bar/club entry before 10pm. After 10pm, there is a cover fee of $20 per person. It was quiet around 930pm when we arrived but it got pretty busy by 1030pm and crowded by 1130pm. Note: the back night club area opens at 11pm. If you come before then, only the front bar area is open. They apparently serve food as well but we didn't try it this time. I felt service was great from the bartenders to security to the servers. The DJ was playing awesome hip hop music which was perfect for the vibe. They even have a professional photographer who takes your photo. If you like it, it's $20 for your picture in a frame. Two things that can make it even better: - wish there was a bigger dance floor for those without tables to enjoy the music and dance - wish there was more than 2 bathroom stalls in the women's restroom. With hundreds of people inside, the line can get pretty long.

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    Wine by the glass in a whimsical lounge setting.
    Wine by the glass in a whimsical lounge setting.
    Gorgeous tasting 'Hush Money' cocktail in the Side Bar Lounge.

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    Gorgeous tasting 'Hush Money' cocktail in the Side Bar Lounge.

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