The Green Paradise specialized in luxury cannabis and top brands, serving both medical and recreational customers in Los Angeles. The dispensary was known for accepting card payments and offering convenient rear parking for customers. Their product selection focused on premium flower and curated cannabis products specifically tailored to their community's needs.The dispensary was renowned for offering "the best deals in Los Angeles" with competitive pricing on quality products. They maintained a 4.7-star rating with over 295 customer reviews, with 92% of customers giving five-star ratings. Green Paradise was nominated for Best of Weedmaps, reflecting their commitment to excellence in the cannabis industry.Their inventory included products from top-tier brands and manufacturers, with particular emphasis on freshness, strain variety, and therapeutic benefits. The store offered first-time customer discounts of 10% plus VIP membership benefits. All products were pre-taxed on their menu for transparent pricing, helping customers understand exactly what they would pay before purchase.
The Green Paradise was founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife team Brandon and Evelyn Brinson as part of Los Angeles' Social Equity Program. The Black-owned dispensary opened through the city's program designed to provide opportunities for communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. Located at 1119 S La Brea Ave in Mid-City Los Angeles, The Green Paradise took over a beautiful white building with their logo sitting prominently next to a mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi.The dispensary celebrated significant milestones including their first anniversary featuring hip-hop artist Soulja Boy, and their two-year anniversary in January 2024 with a community gathering featuring elite brands like STIIIZY, Kushy Punch, and The Marathon Collective. The Brinsons built their brand around the concept of resilience, with Evelyn noting how palm trees - their symbolic inspiration - "build and do not break" and "withstand storms." The entire block where Green Paradise operated became a hub of Black-owned businesses, creating what they called "a staple of Black excellence."
The Green Paradise's mission was to provide a safe legal venue for their community, taking pride in being an innovative and equitable cannabis company in Los Angeles. They were dedicated to educating people about the healing power of the cannabis plant in a welcoming environment with convenient and affordable access to high-quality cannabis.The Brinsons built their business on principles of community empowerment and social justice. Their vision centered on how "the plant brings the community together" and supporting customers who became "the muscle behind everything that we do." As part of a block of entirely Black-owned businesses, they aimed to create "a staple of Black excellence" while advocating for genuine social equity in the cannabis industry. Their commitment extended beyond retail to community building, hosting events that celebrated both cannabis culture and hip-hop, creating spaces where different communities could come together safely and legally.
At Calm Effect, we admired The Green Paradise for their authentic commitment to social equity and community empowerment. Their exceptional 4.7-star customer rating with 92% five-star reviews demonstrated their dedication to customer satisfaction. What set them apart was their genuine approach to building community - they didn't just operate a dispensary, they created a cultural hub that brought together cannabis enthusiasts, music lovers, and community members.Their reputation for offering "the best deals in Los Angeles" made them a go-to destination for value-conscious consumers without compromising on quality. The Brinsons' transparency about their struggles and triumphs in the industry resonated with customers who appreciated supporting a business that truly understood the challenges facing cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs. Their ability to create "good vibes" and bring together "incredible brands" showed how dispensaries can be more than retail spaces - they can be community anchors.