Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary Costa Mesa
About Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary Costa Mesa
Sitting on E 17th St in East Side Costa Mesa, Catalyst Cannabis Dispensary has built a loyal following with a 4.9 rating across 330 reviews. The pricing model is what regulars rave about most. Taxes are baked into the sticker price, so what you see is what you pay at the counter — no last-minute math, no surprise. There's parking in the back, which matters on this stretch of 17th. The website handles online orders cleanly, and the in-store team tends to know the menu well enough to talk you through unfamiliar strains. Open daily from 9 AM to 9:30 PM, which gives you wiggle room on late-night runs. Not every visit lands perfectly — a few customers have noted inconsistent line management during busy hours — but the overall verdict from hundreds of reviews points to fair prices, a solid product selection, and a setup that respects your time. Worth a stop if you're shopping in Orange County.
- Tax-included transparent pricing
- Easy back-lot parking
- Knowledgeable staff recommendations
- Smooth online order pickup
Business Details
- Address
- 170 E 17th St #115, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA
- Area
- East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
- State
- California
- Phone
- (949) 220-7499
- Int'l Phone
- +1 949-220-7499
- Website
- catalyst-cannabis.com/dispensary-locations/costa-mesa-dispensary?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
Weak store. GO to STIIIZY. Stiiizy brand products & prices make catalyst look like everyday consumer prices. And you get a much bigger bang for you buck at Stiiizy. Everything at Stiiizy is usually buy 2 get the 3rd 1/2 off. Thank me later ;)
This place has quickly become my go to spot for flower and all things cannabis. They have great parking in the back so it’s easy to roll in and get an online order from there easy to use website or head in and talk the staff about there extensive and very affordable product, they even build the tax in to the price so your not shocked when it’s time to pay, it’s fing great.
without a doubt one of the best places in OC - 100% check them out. Good quality, great prices, love them!
I’ve been going to Catalyst for years now, and always enjoyed the staff but cannot say I had a good experience this time. Walk in to buy and after waiting in line watched someone that just walked in and did not wait in line get priority while I had to wait although it was my turn and was asked for some time, as I stand and watch for 10 min the person that was behind me receive service before, absolutely disrespectful and unprofessional, will be considering go somewhere else, maybe hire more staff so clients don’t need to wait extra minutes for someone to just cut the line.
WOMEN BEWARE IF PHIL IS WORKING! I gave this spot another shot thinking maybe things had changed — but nope. The same budtender from my last experience was there, and he was literally hitting on two girls right when I walked in alone. I was disgusted. It’s honestly creepy and uncomfortable. No woman should have to feel on guard just to buy weed. Do better I came into Catalyst Costa Mesa for the first time on 10/5 to buy a pack of prerolls, and the experience made me feel extremely uncomfortable. The budtender, Phil, was aggressively and inappropriately hitting on my friend and me during our visit. I didn’t come in for compliments! I came in for cannabis. A dispensary should be a safe and professional space to pick up medication, not a place where customers feel harassed or disrespected. The behavior was unprofessional and unsettling, and it completely ruined what should have been a simple and positive first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Catalyst Costa Mesa's hours?
- Open seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM. The hours stay the same all week, including weekends.
- Is parking available?
- Yes, there's a back lot that customers say makes pickup easy. It's a meaningful perk in the East Side Costa Mesa area.
- Are taxes added at checkout?
- No. Per multiple reviews, Catalyst builds tax into the listed prices, so the shelf number is the final number.
- Can I order online?
- Yes. Their website supports online orders for in-store pickup, and reviewers describe it as easy to use.