The Cannabis Dispensary Worth the Drive from Monterey
Looking for a cannabis dispensary in Monterey? Halfpipe Cannabis
is just 10 minutes up Highway 1 in Seaside, and many Monterey
customers tell us we're worth the drive. Premium menu,
knowledgeable staff, and pickup orders ready before you finish
parking.
Why Monterey Customers Choose Halfpipe
Monterey has a handful of licensed cannabis dispensaries to choose from. For many residents and
visitors, Halfpipe in neighboring Seaside is the one they pick - the menu, the staff, and the experience
are why customers tell us we're worth the short drive even when other options are closer.
A short drive worth taking
Halfpipe is just 10 minutes north up Highway 1
in Seaside. Free on-site parking when you
arrive, and a menu Monterey customers say is
worth crossing town for.
A menu worth the trip
Top-shelf flower from California's best
cultivators, plus a tight, well-chosen selection
of vapes, edibles, concentrates, and pre-rolls.
We curate - we don't carry filler.
Order before you leave
Browse our online menu from your couch in
Monterey, place the order, and pick it up at the
counter when you arrive in Seaside. Most
orders are ready in under 15 minutes.
Worth the Drive from Monterey
Here's what Monterey customers tell us makes Halfpipe their go-to - not because it's the only option,
but because they'd choose it even if it weren't.
10 minutes, scenic route
The drive from Cannery Row to Halfpipe runs
up Highway 1 - coast on one side, bay on the
other. Most customers cover it in 10 minutes;
some say they go just for the drive.
Budtenders who actually know
cannabis
Our staff doesn't read labels back to you.
They've tried the products, and they can match
you to what you're actually looking for - calm,
focused, social, sleepy.
Reviews from real Monterey
customers
"Worth every minute of the drive." "Best
dispensary on the peninsula." 500+ reviews,
4.8 stars - many from customers who started
in Monterey and stayed.
Located 5 Miles from Downtown Monterey
Halfpipe is at 840 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA - a short drive south on Highway 1 from anywhere in
Marina. Here's how long it takes from a few well-known starting points.
Drive times from Monterey
- From Cannery Row ~10 min · 5.2 mi
- From Old Monterey / Alvarado St ~12 min · 5.8 mi
- From Monterey Bay Aquarium ~11 min · 5.4 mi
- From Del Monte Beach ~8 min · 4.0 mi
- From Monterey Regional Airport ~10 min · 4.5 mi
Driving Directions from Monterey
Routes from three popular starting points in the Marina area. Most customers reach Halfpipe in 8–10
minutes.
From Cannery Row
- Head north on Foam Street toward the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
- Turn right onto Lighthouse Avenue, then continue onto Del Monte Avenue.
- Take the on-ramp for Highway 1 North toward Seaside.
- Take the Broadway Avenue exit in Seaside.
- Turn [left/right] onto Broadway Avenue, and Halfpipe Cannabis is on your [left/right]. Look for our signage near the entrance.
- Free parking is available on-site, with ADA-accessible spots near the door.
From Old Monterey / Alvarado Street
- From Alvarado Street in downtown Monterey, head north on Camino El Estero toward Del Monte Avenue.
- Turn left onto Del Monte Avenue heading west.
- Take the on-ramp for Highway 1 North toward Seaside.
- Take the Broadway Avenue exit in Seaside.
- Turn [left/right] onto Broadway Avenue, and Halfpipe Cannabis is on your [left/right].
- Free on-site parking with ADA-accessible spots near the entrance.
From Monterey Regional Airport
- Exit the Monterey Regional Airport via Olmsted Road.
- Turn left onto Highway 68 West toward Highway 1.
- Merge onto Highway 1 North toward Seaside.
- Take the Broadway Avenue exit in Seaside.
- Turn [left/right] onto Broadway Avenue, and Halfpipe Cannabis is on your [left/right].
- Free on-site parking, easy in-and-out for travelers with luggage.
What Monterey Customers Say
Real reviews from real customers who make the drive from Monterey.
"Worth every minute of the drive from Monterey. The flower selection is the best in the area, and the budtenders actually know what they're talking about."
John D. · Monterey
"I work near Cannery Row and Halfpipe is my go-to. Order online, pick up on the way home, no waiting. Fast and easy."
Sarah M. · Monterey
"Way better menu than driving to Salinas or anywhere further. The 10 minutes up Highway 1 is genuinely worth it."
Alex P. · Monterey
Monterey FAQs
Monterey has a handful of licensed dispensaries to choose from. Halfpipe Cannabis in neighboring Seaside is one of the most popular among Monterey-area customers - about 5 miles north on Highway 1, roughly a 10-minute drive, with a curated menu and a pickup workflow that's already done by the time you walk in.
Most Monterey customers reach Halfpipe in 10–12 minutes. From Cannery Row it's about 10 minutes; from Old Monterey or downtown, around 12 minutes.
Halfpipe is a pickup and in-store dispensary - we don't currently deliver. The good news: most pickup orders are ready in under 15 minutes, so by the time you arrive in Seaside, your order is waiting at the counter. Many Monterey customers order before they leave home and pick up on the way through.
Yes - order from our menu before you leave Monterey, then pick up at our Seaside counter when you arrive.
A valid government-issued ID showing you're 21 or older. California driver's licenses, passports, and most out-of-state IDs are accepted.
Halfpipe averages 4.8 stars across 500+ reviews - many from Monterey customers who specifically call out the drive as worth it for the menu, the staff, and the experience.
Free on-site parking, with ADA-accessible spots near the entrance.
10 Minutes Up Highway 1. That's It.
Order online before you leave Monterey, pick up at our Seaside counter when you arrive.
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