A Golden State
About A Golden State
On Lockheed Drive in the Pacheco area of Redding, A Golden State runs a high-end dispensary experience that doubles as a working cannabis facility. The 4.9 rating across 362 reviews keeps describing the same first impression: walking through the space feels closer to visiting a small museum than a typical retail store, with visible flower-growing operations integrated into the customer experience. Hours run 10 AM to 8 PM every day. Selection covers flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates and cannabis-infused drinks, with reviewers calling out the drinks specifically as worth a try. The staff get repeated praise for sharing real product knowledge rather than reading from a script — passionate about strain genetics, terpene profiles and the wider cannabis category. The flower itself is regularly described as visually striking, with reviewers using terms like "frosted" to describe the trichome coverage. For Redding-area customers wanting a premium dispensary experience with an educational angle, A Golden State stands apart from the standard retail format.
- Visible flower-growing operation on-site
- Premium, museum-like store experience
- Cannabis-infused drinks worth trying
- Passionate, knowledgeable staff
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Business Details
- Address
- 6744 Lockheed Dr, Redding, CA 96002, USA
- Area
- Pacheco, Redding
- State
- California
- Phone
- (530) 255-3170
- Int'l Phone
- +1 530-255-3170
- Website
- agoldenstate.com
- Category
- Cannabis store
- Status
- Open
- Google Maps
- View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
- Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Amenities
Customer Reviews
Nice modern dispensary ,where you're able to see the flower grow. Lots of Cannabis products, I enjoy the drinks. They're pretty good.
Walking through this facility feels more like visiting a museum than a retail space. It’s easily one of the most visually impressive cannabis operations in Northern California. The company reportedly produces around seven tons annually (approximately 14,000 pounds), with distribution reaching over 300 storefronts across California. All of that product is grown locally here in Redding. The cultivation side includes seven meticulously maintained grow rooms, each housing roughly 1,200 plants, along with an additional 15,000-square-foot facility. The attention to detail is obvious—from the layout to the presentation—creating an atmosphere that feels welcoming, polished, and intentionally designed. Products are displayed in a way that allows customers to experience aroma and variety firsthand, which adds to the overall experience. Among the standout strains, Nightshade, Garlic Mushroom (commonly referred to as Garlic Mushroom Onion), and Blueberry Parfait are often mentioned as top-tier selections. What’s especially surprising is that despite the scale, aesthetics, and quality, pricing remains among the most competitive compared to similar operations throughout the region.
Excellent, knowledge staff that are passionate about sharing their canna-wisdom! High quality everything, and you can smell all the strains! The flower looks and smells incredible, literally looks frosted its so ooey-gooey. From just one visit, I know I've got my new dispensary. 💚
I did not know this business was here. I used the near me feature as I did not want to drive into Redding proper. Everyone was super friendly and very knowledgeable. The atmosphere was welcoming. The shop itself is clean and bright and well laid out. More like a retail space rather than a pharmacy. I was able to take my time to ask questions and make decisions and not feel pressured. This is now my go to shop.
This place is unlike any collective I’ve ever been to! The customer service is immaculate, everyone is so friendly and very knowledgeable! Not to mention, ITS ATTACHED TO THE CULTIVATION CENTER! There are huge windows inside where you can look into one of their grow rooms and see how they grow their incredible bud! 10/10 you gotta come by and experience this place for yourself!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are A Golden State's hours?
- Every day, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Where is A Golden State located?
- At 6744 Lockheed Dr, Redding, CA 96002, in the Pacheco area.
- Can you see cannabis growing at the store?
- Yes. The facility integrates visible flower-growing operations into the customer space, giving shoppers a window into the production side.
- Is A Golden State a recreational dispensary?
- Yes. It operates as a California-licensed adult-use cannabis facility serving customers 21 and over with valid ID.