I love it here! This is my go-to spot in town. Staff is attentive,helpful, and kind. They always greet you warmly and everything is nice and organized in the store which makes it easy to find what I need. Prices are average to higher however the quality is the best here and my favorite in town personally. $5 pre rolls are killer deals for the quality of weed and they have my favorite brands and selections. read more

Way too expensive compared to every other dispensary in town. As a senior I just can't rationalize going there. This $49 fee for joining is another way for them to rob you. Tenders are very grumpy. I will not go back. read more

Got here ten minutes before their listed close and they had already shut down. I get employees wanting to go home early, and I get not wanting last minute customers, but if a business is going to not honor their scheduled hours then it's just a waste of customer's time read more

I love the Purple City Genetics clones they carry. My go to spot for the best genetics. read more

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They seem to have a pretty good selection. We were able to get the brand that I wanted and it's the best for sleeping as I think and there was even little sample packs, I could've bought as well. The value seemed like a really good price. The service was OK could be better. I know we went late the night. The two people there were not very helpful as I thought, but we were able to find what we needed. read more

After my experience yesterday I will not be going back to either location. They are constantly out of beverages. What is wrong with the buyer? Smoke another one..... read more

My id was expired so i went immediately home and I sent my boyfriend since we have a baby and can't leave him alone and he arrived over 10 mins before closing hours (10pm) and they had all the security doors and windows completely closed up. We live less than 4 minutes away(next to live oak market.) So they must have hurried and closed before having time to return. Talk about lazy staff. This is medicinal is it not? Your business should stay open until the listed hours. Pharmacies don't choose when they want to close if you put your profession on that pedestal you'd think you'd abide by the same rules. read more

They were not kind people..called to verify if they were open,was confirmed with a condescending tone..when I arrived I was half greeted..no explanation on how things go..I went on to look for my flower needs, I noticed that most of their flower product was packaged in July and September..not any sign of fresh product..and to top it off after spending 20 min looking and finding what I needed not one person asked if I needed any help, as I was struggling..mind you I was the only person in there on this Sunday evening around 630..never felt this unwelcome in a dispensary that names literally says KindPeople.. read more

Best atmosphere, best staff, and best products! They have a really great genetics department as well, and the prices are very reasonable. The only spot I go to when in the Cruz! read more

Went in to get clones and CBD. They wouldn't allow me to choose which clone I wanted out of the bunch, no CBD products and the dude who was knitting at the counter was rude and was totally pandering for a tip (I always tip the budtenders but I can't stand the pandering) This place has seriously gone down hill. Super disappointed read more

I drove far to this lovely shop to pick up a specific plant to grow. From the beginning to the end my experience has been more than spectacular, starting from the night before. The night before I followed the straightforward and easy online instructions to purchase the plant. Unfortunately, I ordered it 40 minutes before closing and that wasn't going to give me enough time to get to the store so i called them to see how I can get the plant. The woman that picked up said no, they do not reserve any orders and that they canceled all at the end of the night those that weren't redeemed. However she also suggested that I cancel my order close to closing time so that the item was technically "reserved" until the next morning when their site was taking orders again, and then RE-order to secure my plantling. Pretty smart, if you ask me. The ordering worked and I was on my way to bring the plantling home. It was a decent 45 minutes for me to get there and I was greeted kindly by the person at the door and asked to create a new account. Registration was a breeze and again, the woman taking care of me was wonderful. Bee-lined to the nursery and asked for help to pick up my plantling. The man that worked with me was, at the beginning a bit standoffish, perhaps a little taken back by my enthusiasm about the adventure. After a few more minutes of me asking about the various types of plants and their lineages he warmed up and by checkout was telling me about his lovely wife and her gardening likes and dislikes. There are plenty of pictures of the store on yelp and their website so I don't have to say that it's a medium sized store, very neat and meticulously clean. Everyone respected the 6 feet distancing and there was no plastic barrier at the cash registers. Last bit: bring cash or debt card. read more

You can smell the freshness as you're driving by! It's like when your mom opens the oven and the delicious aroma of newly baked cookies comes wafting into your bedroom and you stop dead in your tracks and run out to the kitchen. Everyone here is friendly and professional. I was inquiring about different types of sleep aids and the gentleman who helped me was courteous and knowledgeable. He showed me a few options and also informed me of specials they are having. Definitely felt like a kid in a candy store. I left with a bagful of goodies. Cash or debit only. There is a small fee for debit cards. read more

I love this place! Best dispensary in town with the nicest people around! Thank you for Introducing me to TIMELESS, the vape I got was super high testing and flavorful! I love Timeless thank you KP read more

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Very in professional. Major corporate business that tries to force products on you. I went to buy clones and the gentleman who helped me didn't know a thing about the clones or marijuana at all. So I did all my own work and ask all my own questions. I went to inspect and the guy said I can't touch them which I understand. I asked him to grab me the one with the nice roots and he declined because he can't pull plants from the middle, only from the end. Might as well just put them in a blind bag and give them out. Just another corporation protecting its own interest and not giving a damn about the customer. Feels like they just want you to lay your money on the counter and get out. Places like this need to be told no and shutdown. read more

Julian was such a great helper. Super nice and great recommendations and customer service.

I usually don't have any issues when I shop at this store. But I recently had a very poor customer service experience with the employee named josh. I'm a Vietnamese immigrant so my English isn't perfect, so I don't know if that has something to do with it, but every other time I shopped here I can use basic words such as "pax era cartridge, and indica". But this time the employee immediately came off as annoyed that I had to ask questions about the product. Annoyed that I didn't automatically know what I wanted from the start. Annoyed that I had to ask someone waiting in the car for a second opinion (he wasn't purchasing anything so he waited outside). Like I said, I usually have a great experience with employees and them helping me but that visit has me questioning if I want to go back and experience that again. read more

Two locations I stopped by for vegan edibles. A staff member came out with a tablet with their inventory listed on it. I told her what I wanted, she found it on the tablet and submitted my order. They didn't have much of a selection for vegan edibles. My friend found an edible she had not seen anywhere else and it also became a favorite of hers and made a point to return and buy more before leaving.. (not vegan). When my order was ready, I was sent inside to the cashier to pay and pick up my order. I used a card and I didn't really listen to whatever the dude was saying but i got change from the transaction. I guess they can charge for a flat amount and give you the difference back.. Staff was really nice, however, I would like more vegan edible options.. read more

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Came here for the first time from SJ as Airfield no longer carrying the edible I use for sleep. A totally refreshing experience from dismal Airfield where front door staff are unfriendly and make you feel like a criminal. Staff were friendly and helpful, Had preordered so my items were ready and waiting and was in and out in no time. A pleasure to visit whereas I dread going to Airfield read more

The service is excellent, although I wish they had a wider range of Pax products, selection wise. I did not appreciate being yelled at by vagrants as I entered and exited the establishment, being mocked for not supporting their habit! Value, they have some things, but not a ton in my needs department. read more

Super friendly, super helpful. Great location comfortable store. Come here every time I visit the area

I love shopping at Kind People's, the products and customer service are fantastic. Most helpful of them all is Julian H. They are incredibly knowledgeable about their products and they are always extremely helpful! They always greet me with a smile when I enter and leave. I've seen them at least 5+ times and they have provided excellent customer service each time. You're in good hands with them! read more

Julian was a great help. He was very knowledgeable on all of the inventory and supplies. Thanks read more

Ally M in Soquel was kickass. She was knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to chat with. Keep it up :)

Super friendly folks here. Everyone is so pleasant and eager to help and answer questions. I like that everything is self-serve and well-organized. The shop is very clean and spacious. It was a great shopping experience! Thanks, Kind Peoples! read more

I was in town for Labor Day weekend staying at the Chaminade resort. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable (Norman and Kaitlyn). Thank you and if I'm back in Santa Cruz I'll be sure to stop in again. Jerbear Livermore, CA. read more

I asked for a CBD cream but was given one with only THC. I wrote a very negative review on Yelp, then regretted it as there may have been a misunderstanding. To my surprise, KindPeople offered me a store credit. I was beyond astonished by such customer care. Thank you! Carol Lewis read more

This place is the only dispensary I know of that lets you purchase your goodies as if it was a grocery store. I love being able to browse around the shop and see what items I may or may not need. They do charge extra for card but then give you change in cash. Which is kind of confusing, and I don't really like to carry cash and loose change on my person. But their tree and other goodies are such good quality. I always make sure to stop by when I'm in Santa Cruz. read more

I'm a medical patient. I need my medicine, they wouldn't let me in wearing a Farmer Armor mask. That is lined with a 2.5 filter and 4 layers of fabric, but they let in 5 people with a t shirt wrapped around their face. COULDNT GET MY MEDICINE CAUSE THEY WERE GONNA MKE ME GO INTO A BUILDING WITHOUT THE PROPER PROTECTION. THIS CLUB IS A JOKE Edit: The county has no regulation against valved masks. Unless it's a N95 with no additional filter. They have no idea what they're talking about, and I won't be surprised when they have to shut down due to positive cases inside their establishment. read more

never buy plants from these guys!!! they put their clones on light for 24 hours a day instead of 18, which causes huge problems if you plant outside with natural lighting. i bought 6 marijuana plants 5 weeks ago and 3 are already flowering. very sucky. they are not even two feet tall yet. the company never told me the plants were on 24 hour light - not on the call I made ahead or when we picked them up. When I called to complain that my brand new plants were flowering and asked if I could exchange for non-flowering plant, KindPeople took no ownership for their mistake. They mentioned some elusive flier that warns buyers their plants might flower if not put on 24 hour light after purchase - but mentioned nothing and did not provide any info in person at time of purchase KindPeople is definitely on my never visit again list. The clones should really only be on 18 hour light - then they can transition to indoor or outdoor lighting easier. I've never purchased from a dispensary that did this 24 hr light thing, so until 1/2 my entire purchase flowered in 5 week, I would have never known this was even an issue or something to look for. I am just soooo disappointed in this company. I hope in the future they would be upfront about this. one of my friends referred me here - I wish I had a better experience. I bought 4 clones from Haze a few days after these, and the Haze clones are wonderfu!! Far better than the 3 KindPeople clones that did not flower. My recommendation - go with any other company but KindPeople!!! if they told us, or just backed up their product with a replacement, I would not have even been upset. but I feel totally burned. Buyer Beware!! read more

SOQUEL AVE SERIOUSLY??!! I purchased a vape pen right before Christmas and I loved it. That said, I've had to make 2 trips back because the device stopped working twice. The first time, they replaced what was broken, no problem. Today, the Manager refused to, citing a "30 day return policy". I purchased it 12/20/21 and it's the beginning of February. What's worse, Im a single Mom. So that's 2 separate babysittings I've had to find. To enter the store, I have to show my ID with my full name, address, birthdate, weight, height, eye color, and if I'm an organ donor. That is information I would NEVER give out, especially to a stranger that refuses to give me his first name. I asked the Manager his name, he wouldn't give it to me because "he didn't have to.." If I dropped the thing in the sink, I'd own it and purchase a new one willingly. But I didn't. It's their bad, not mine. They have no sense of accountability. I spent about $100/week there, the employees behind the counter are rad. The management is not. The Manager was rude, dismissive and straight disrespectful. All they seem to care about is taking my $$ which they've never had a problem doing. I will never shop there again. And now I have a broken vape that won't charge and a cartridge that won't fit in another vape pen. I'm all about treating others in a "kind" way. Incredibly sad that the place can't even live up to its name. Maybe "Mean/disrespectfulPeoples" would be more appropriate. I hope Brett responds!!! read more

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This was the first collective I ever visited, and I've been coming here for about 5 years. Before recreational smoking was legalized, this place was an absolute delight to visit. All the people behind the bar were increbily nice and compassionate. Such a good vibe. Such a HUGE menu. Such flexibility in quantity. Then, overnight with the legalization, the industry in general went from customer [patient] first to product and profit first. The glory daze may be gone, but Kind Peoples is still around. Albeit, it had to weave through some adjustments ... it was kind of like an adolescent going through puberty. There was that awkward period, things didn't mesh, the peoples weren't so kind and didn't care as much. So I kind of stopped going here. However, I gave it another chance. The past few times I've gone to pick up some bud, this place has knocked my socks straight off. Their product is just fire. So this is back at the top of my list. You want good bud, this place got it! read more

The kindest people in all of Santa Cruz. Thank you Julian for all your help every time I come in to stock up.

Great selection and knowledgeable staff! I went in before the holidays and they had nice promotions.

Julian was knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. He made the whole experience fun and informative. We look forward to returning soon and often. read more

I am a regular peaceful customer. I do not have a car, and my Carpenter gives me a ride to kind people the security guard, for no reason started harassing my ride, who was waiting for me in the parking lot. The man was quietly and peacefully standing near the car, looking at the river, waiting for me to spend my money. The security guard came out and started harassing him for the second time and escalated a completely peaceful situation to the point of abuse. The security guard is visibly a bully. The person harassed is the most peaceful person I've ever known he is now banned from giving me rides. I tried to return the product I had purchased because of the harassment, and they said no the female manager is completely untrained. I do not recommend KindPeoples to anyone they are the most unkind people I have ever done business with. read more

After waiting 10 minutes in a group of 5 customers in front of the clones they shouted that we needed to get in the register line. That put us back in line behind 4 or 5 people who arrived way after us. No signs or directions saying to go to cash register to request clones. I walked out and will never go back. Probably for the best. I got clones here 3 years ago. All of them had defects as they grew. read more

Super friendly staff, good product, reasonable prices. Check in to check out, everyone is really welcoming and, well, kind! The staff bed the counter knows their product and makes excellent recommendations. The prices seem on par with other places; and they have a daily special for the budget minded shopper which I know the younger people really appreciate. Of note, I had an issue with some product - and the manager, Michael, was both helpful and nice about it. No arguments, just refunded me and made it all right. Kuddos for that. Overall, check it out. read more

I went in, bought more than planned so had to use my card... beware they charged my almost 5 dollars in hidden fees in a order that was 25 flat... they told me they were running my card for $25 dollars and even gave me the receipt with that cost associated and change back since they round up to even numbers. Now my charge is over 28 with an additional 2 dollar side fee... come on, at lease be honest to your loyal customers. Really bummed and I'll never go back there.... read more

KindPeoples - Cannabis Dispensaries Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

I went here with a friend who needed some help with her sleep. Heavy doctor drugs were too much and she had a lot of trouble waking up. We went to Kind Peoples and talked to them about how their products might help. Neither of us were experts on the topic, other than just a little internet research. However, the people at KP were just fantastic. Everyone there knew everything we could think of to ask about their products. When we explained our needs, we got both general educational and really practical specific advice. I with every retail store had employees as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional as the folks here. The irony is not lost on me that the most professional sales people I've ever met in Santa Cruz (after over 40 years!) we're here, in this place, selling this product. Huge kudos to the management for hiring the right people and training them excellently and, of course, to the sales people themselves. You've done a fantastic job making KP an extraordinary experience and in bringing your knowledge out to customers like us. In the end, on the advice of the staff, we found the perfect product for my friend, which she uses, when needed, to a tremendously helpful effect. The folks at KP really helped her improve her life. read more

Be very aware of what you are buying. I picked up tinctures and gummies $32& $22 but got charged $120. Sent email but no response