Happy High Herbs

This is hands down one of the best herb shops in San Diego and in general. The people that work there are extremely knowledgeable, kind, helpful and the selection is unbelievably good. They actually care about their customers and make excellent suggestions. Their advise on the different types of Kratom they carry is spot on and they never try to implement the «hard sell» tactics that one might find in any shop that sells herbs and supplements. Each time I have spoken with an employee about a particular medical condition; which herbs/​types would have the most therapeutic value, they have directed me in the best way possible. In addition to that, if you ask a question about something that they don’t necessarily know the answer to (this is very rare) they are honest and assist you in obtaining the best data available. To sum it up, I highly recommend checking the shop out if you are in need of any herbs as you will be taken care of. They also have a loyalty rewards program which is always nice. I am going there today and am very grateful this shop exists. Kratom and many other herbs allow me the relief I need for pain, anxiety, malaise etc. They have enabled me to titrate down from prescribed pharmaceutical drugs and the employees are all about harm reduction. I would not feel as safe buying it (Kratom) anywhere else. You can trust the people there. Thanks.

Very friendly and extremely knowledgable. Every time I step in I feel welcomed!

Heather at front desk was extremely helpful and this place has every herb one would want :)

Nice place and cool staff. Finding this store with their nice priced 50X maeng DA kratom made my awesome San Diego vacation even better.

The second I walked in here a girl fainted and had a seizure. I was already wary of trying anything at his point but that made me really worried. The clerk assured me the girl didn’t take anything in the store… hah… so my friend was intent on trying kratom. while we looked for of, I admired the walls and walls an walls of herbs and loved to read about their properties. I was a bit more curious about where they are used and how they were discovered, but I’ll leave the nerd at home and take it for what it is. We purchased some kratom. I mentioned stomach pain and the clerk obviously lied about the kratom helping symptoms of (insert intestinal disease I mentioned here) so she could get me to try it. I understand white lies in the retail industry, but when it comes to someone’s health it seems a little odd and unprofessional to push and item into someone who may not react well with it. The kratom was expensive but she told us what the difference between the two was. Friend and I took full dose. I was way too sedated to drive and the kratom actually made me more nauseated (so much for aiding intestinal issues). I did like it, though. It is rather mild if you take about 4 or 5 of the 6 dosage.

I was really disappointed by this store. It looks like an awesome place from the street. But once you walk inside it is obvious that all the bright colors are just masking a tourist trap. The shelves and racks are full of cheap souveniers and tacky mass produced hippie clothes. The herbs all looked old and oxidized. None of the packages are vaccumn sealed and most had no expiration date on them. The sales people seemed nice and were friendly but had less of an understanding of herbs than they did for sales. I would recommend buying your herbs online directly from Amazon or Mountain Rose herbs.

I’ve been coming here for a while for all of my natural remedies, so I thought it was about time to leave a review to tell everyone how amazing they are! The owner, Mandy is only in town once every couple months, but if you’re lucky enough to catch her, she’s awesome!!! She the beautiful blonde with the New Zealand accent, you can’t miss her :-) When Mandy’s not in town, Heather and Alana are the women who run this little gem on Newport Ave. They are not only super sweet and accommodating, they are extremely knowledgable about anything and everything concerning natural herbs and remedies… From healing herbs, to natural energy and pain/​sleep supplements… to cute knick knacks and hippy clothing/​accessories, this place (which is now known as Bountiful Herbs BTW) has it all!!! Enjoy!!!

Not that I needed another reason to love OB but I found one and that reason would be Happy High Herbs.
There is no place like OB and there is no place like Happy High Herbs. I enjoy each and every visit to OB where I find new /​cool shops like this one.
I am always on the look for local businesses /​shops that sell herbal products with the right vibe while supporting the community. Happy High Herb does exactly that by supporting the local community and being a proud supporter of the ‘Plant Freedom Alliance’ which stands for ‘free’ access to and information about all natural plants & herbs.
I walked into Happy High Herbs and came across some amazing ‘organic’ herbal products for sale. The owner was working during my visit and was extremely knowledgeable about each and every product they currently had for sale.
I was interested in Ashwagandha which is high in Iron and good for workaholics; I tend to work a lot. I also located Brahmi which is good for memory & blood circulation, natural burdock root which is good for detox & of course chamomile so I can make my own ‘San OB’ at home. I found and was advised of the herbal benefits of so many other herbs for sale at Happy High Herbs.
Happy High Herbs also sells books; DVD’s and even has a detailed website so you can learn everything on your own at your own pace.
I really dig this place. The next time I head back to OB I am without question going to stop by here and load up=)
TY to Happy High Herbs for being a positive member of the OB community and providing a valuable service!!!

My boyfriend and I have been coming to this store a least once a week for the past couple of months. We were surprised to find so many varieties of kratom. The girls who work here are always very friendly and helpful. We went in yesterday to buy our usual 60 pack of Red Dragon kratom capsules. While ringing us up, the girl was raving about the Tiger’s Blood capsules. They are quite a bit more expensive than what we normally buy, so the employee gave us 2 capsules to try out. We were very impressed. I mean, what other store is going to give you $ 10 worth of product just to try out free of charge? I don’t understand the negative reviews I have read. We will definitely continue shopping here and if you’re ever in the area, I suggest you stop by and check it out

The merchandise here is of mediocre quality at best and prices are twice what they should be at least.

Funky store, very fitting for Newport Ave in Ocean Beach.
I mean would wouldn’t want to be happy healthy high and horny?
With that we went it to check it out.
They have a great selection of organic herbs, fun stuff to browse over and unique party favors.
The girl working was great, knew everything about everything in the shop.
Prices are fair, I don’t get the negative reviews, maybe they have read them and stepped up their game, I was really happy with the service and products they have.

I thought this place would be cool, but it was pretty low quality merchandise at WAY too high prices. Their staff didn’t know much about their herbs, and their fire dancing toys cost many times what other places charge. Go elsewhere!

I’ve been shopping here off an on for the last few years. The shop used to be quite a resource. Not sure what’s changed but It’s lost the goodness.

This herb shop boasts of its mission to educate people and make all herbs accessible. But the sales girls do not seem to have even a basic understanding of the history and practical uses of half the herbs in the shop. They just told me how awesome whatever I was looking at was and pressured me to buy something. I feel like this place is exploiting herbs. Example: «Party Herbs» These things have all been banned in Australia because they are so dangerous. If you are going to shop here. Do your homework first.

Awesome store! Bought some wheat grass powder, organic horny goat weed powder & spirulina powder

From when I first walked into this colorful store, I smelled all kinds of amazing sights and smells. This is an herb shop, where people come to buy incense, tea, and herbs, all with some sort of positive effect. Hoping to stay within the lines of FDA standards, herbs are an alternative to harsh drugs and chemicals. The owner, Amanda is not an herbalist, but has over 18 years experience with different herbs and teas.
The walls are covered in different little bags filled with dried herbs and plants, all sectioned off into different categories, such as «romance» or «High.» Each herb is great for different ailments, for example if someone is in need of a positive mood lift, one might try a Damiana tea. The biggest misconception is that this is a medical marijuana dispensary, however nothing in the shop is an illegal drug. Amanda said, «we provide safe and legal alternatives.»
There are herbs for all occasions, including herbs to kick addiction to drugs and alcohol. There’s even a coffee alternative «Yeba Mate» that is also a powerful antioxidant, which expels all the bad stuff from your body, and is also very revitalizing.
Overall a great shop, very friendly and helpful. Hours are 1030Am-​to 6pm every day.

You never know what you’re going to get in OB but you can bet your hiney it is going to be interesting! What a great and interesting find…
The moniker lends to something a bit naughty but I’ve been able to get some great finds here from various teas to trinkets. Tons of freaky, funky herbs that are sure to keep you entertained.

Only in OB… haha.
Walked in here unsure of what to expect and I was pleasantly surprised… apart from the overly hippie chick behind the counter belting out Beatles lyrics that were playing on the speakers:
«I get by with a little help from my friends! I get high with a little help from my friends…»
Okay girl, we get it… this place was charmingly serene. They have all different kinds of crazy herbs I’ve never heard of. The name says it all, they have herbs for making you, happy, horny, high, and healthy, and they’re all totally legal. My boyfriend and I were looking for a little something something to errr… ‘spic e it up’ in the bedroom and ended up getting the horny goat weed, which is pretty much a tea that you make when you wanna get frisky and is increases sexual arousal… lets just say… IT WORKED. Next time I want to go back and get the slightly more expensive ‘liquid X’ which is not a herb, I think it’s a capsule or a liquid.
Every different type of herb is conveniently labeled and in it’s own little section… for example I got my horny goat weed in the ‘horny’ section, and if you wanted salvia or the liquid x, it would be in the ‘party’ section. This store is really cool, and I plan to be back soon.

This is a great find. Today we were just parking and on our way to go stroll around OB. We ended up parking in front of the store, and it’s definitely awesome. We walked into a mecca of herbs, they have the store sectioned off into sexual, health, smoking (LEGAL), and energy herbs. They carry so much stuff! Great cremes and natural products, jewelry, feather extensions, clothing, purses, etc. All good vibes. I had read about mugwort recently and wanted to give it a try, I had asked a very nice associate about what herbs she found to be helpful in relaxing and about mugwort. She ended up diverting me towards this herb that I had never heard about, Damiana, used for relaxation and de-​stressing. 20 grams for just $ 10. Other items that we noticed that they carry for reasonable prices were: herbal ecstasy, kratom, salvia, spirulina, chia seeds, kava, kombucha tablets, & passionflower.
Once I get myself together and learn more about how to use herbs for a variety of reasons, I will definitely be back here to continue to try more products. The damiana that I purchased today was nice, and exactly what I was looking for. They also sell damiana lollipops, those are good too.
The associate was extremely honest & helpful, which is great in a store like this. We thought this was a dispensary and that’s why we almost didn’t walk in here. This is an all legal & natural shop.
Upon checking out, I was given a punch card, for every $ 20 you spend you get a punch and after filling the card, you get $ 20 in store credit!
(hilarious diversion: my total at the end was: $ 20.12, and the associate laughed and was like «oh my, that’s not good»… only in an herb store in OB! tehe)
I am going to be back. All herbs aside, there is a rather pricey skin crème I want to purchase another day! And possibly that cute little «eat organic» bumper sticker!
Great products, great service, cool company!

Tsk! Tsk! The busy bodies of Ocean Beach got this new OB Hippie Shop splashed all over the news yesterday! Of course, me being another busy body-​I had to hop on my bike and go check it out. No, it is NOT a cannabis store but a really cool herb shop that also sells jewelry, bumper stickers, beautifully beaded purses and lots more.
If that Proposition 19 passes, this Happy Herb Shop is in a perfect position to start selling hemp-​type products. Not that it will-it’s location right across the street from OB Elementary School, the OB Library, and the OB Post Office may limit it’s «strategic scope.» However, whether the Happy Herb Shop ever does or does not sell hemp, it is truly a creative and funky new venture that is a welcome addition to OB retail.
Anyways, this Australian import just opened up and is the very first store in California. They did their market research well, because if any community could use ANOTHER herb shop, it is Ocean Beach! Touting itself as the «hippie alternative» and «addiction solution,» I must say that there is a good variety of herbal remedies for various maladies. I do not care for tea balls so I do not take my herbs loose-​I like either capsules or tea bags. However, just in browsing, I liked the herbal varieties and the many combination products for cleansing, detox, and ridding the body of accumulated toxins. I plan to come back with some money and buy that bag of pure kava-​kava root powder. $ 25 for a bag but that relaxation buzz is well worth it and I can mix it in chocolate milk and not even taste the tangy kava flavor.
Good selection of fragrant ear candles-​which are a trip in themselves. Lavender, Tea Tree or Citrus. I was in awe of the beautiful jewelry sold and made by one of the Shop’s employees. The Happy Herb Shop will be one of the businesses participating in the OB Restaurant Walk and they plan to be serving herbal teas and a vegetable platter. I plan to check it out.
«Promoting the appreciation, education, benefits, culture and freedom for all natural plants and herbs» is the Happy Herb Shop mantra. I can’t say I disagree and to all the old tittering ladies with nothing better to do than call out a herb shop across from the OB library, I say-«isn’t your favorite soap opera on right now?»