Sessions by the Bay Cannabis Dispensary and Lounge
About Sessions by the Bay Cannabis Dispensary and Lounge
Right on Bay Marina Drive in National City, Sessions by the Bay isn't just a dispensary — it's a full lounge experience with a 4.9 rating across more than 2,800 reviews to back it up. The space combines a cannabis retail floor with a lounge featuring live music, a DJ, food, and creative mocktails. Reviewers describe nights out catching hip-hop artists, eating standout desserts, and chatting with servers like Darius who clearly take pride in the place. The dispensary side runs 6 AM to 10 PM every day with the full flower, vape, and edible menu, and budtenders like Risa get specific praise for product knowledge. The combination of retail and lounge is rare in San Diego County, and Sessions has executed it well enough to draw consistent crowds. If you want a National City cannabis experience that goes beyond the typical pickup-and-leave model, this is the standout pick across the South Bay.
- Full lounge with live music
- Creative mocktails and food
- Standout dessert menu
- Knowledgeable dispensary staff
Business Details
- Address
- 700 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA 91950, USA
- State
- California
- Phone
- (619) 935-7374
- Int'l Phone
- +1 619-935-7374
- Website
- sessionsbythebay.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=nearfront
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
Best chill spot ever. Non-alcoholic places are the future! I highly recommend! Especially reggae night no cover.✨️💖✨️
Thank you Darius for being a great server!! The Boba Taro Paradise drink was so yummy & sweet. The mini pretzels were also soooo good too perfect crunch. Such a vibe
It's a calming vibe! Risa is so dope and knowledgeable with all your needs. The whole team is awesome. It's so much you can do here from visiting the dispensary with lot of goodies. Speakeasy secrets and a lounge with a dj, special nights and amazing food. Come out and chill your way. And, it's a special every day!
Had an amazing night at Sessions By The Bay! The vibe was on point from start to finish. We caught live music with hip hop artist Pep Love, and the performance was incredible—great energy and an unforgettable experience. The food was delicious, and the dessert was absolutely amazing—definitely don’t skip it. The mocktails were creative, refreshing, and perfectly made, which was a nice touch. We also rented a gravity bong, and it did not disappoint—super smooth and a fun experience overall. Between the music, food, drinks, and atmosphere, Sessions By The Bay delivered on every level. Highly recommend for a great night out! 🌿🎶
THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER!!! i saw some mixed reviews especially on tik tok but oh my god i loved this place! first of all if you are going there for the first time you get 15% off of the already good deals they have (including the $500-$600 devices) which is such a steal to me. we went right after they opened and it was so calm and relaxed! we smoked inside and outside and there was probably 3 people there at the same time as us so if you like to be more chill go early! they also said that nights get pretty full so if you want a more poppin— bar experience then they have that too! the food was also veryyy good its exactly what you want when you’re getting the munchies during a sesh! i have nothing but good things to say about this place, all of the staff was super nice and helpful. we went two days out of our 3 day trip to san diego and we would honestly go drive 5 hours from where we live just to go back!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Sessions by the Bay's hours?
- The dispensary side operates 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. Lounge programming and events vary, so check the event calendar before planning a night out.
- Where is Sessions by the Bay located?
- The lounge and dispensary are at 700 Bay Marina Dr, National City, CA 91950. It's near the bayfront and accessible from the 5 freeway.
- Can I consume cannabis on site?
- Sessions by the Bay operates a licensed consumption lounge alongside the dispensary. Bring a valid government ID showing you're 21 or older.
- What kind of events happen at the lounge?
- Reviewers mention live hip-hop performances, DJs, themed nights, and a food and mocktail menu. The lounge programming runs throughout the week.