Laguna Smokes

This is my favorite smoke shop in the 805, good selections and prices, small little place but has a lot of good stuff.

I’m from the OC and smoke cigars, premium cigars, and I found it here. I bought a Flor de Las Antillas and the Oliva Melanio serie V, #1 cigar of the year and I got them for a GREAT price. Ignore the ratings and shop here, I’m a true Unilocaler and I’m a happy customer. Out…

Best smoke shop in S.L.O, tons of variety and good prices!

Good selection for a hole in the wall smoke shop!

I will never shop here again. The new owner is a very rude man who makes fun of his customers.

Nice selection of accessaries. I was able to find those hard to find gifts, stocking stuffers for x-​mas, for my man and my uncles. Like cool lighters (collectables), wallets, shot glasses, and beanies! Didnt have drive everywhere, wasting gas and time. You know what I mean :)

Alright, first off, I’d like everyone to know that there are much better places in San Luis Obispo than Laguna smokes. And if you are interested in anything other than cigars or pipes (anyyyything) — then this is your place. If you are classy and want quality cigars or pipes or at least someone knowledgeable in that area– leave this place and don’t show them your wallet.
This place is run by an Armenian guy. I might add that I was jiffed a $ 2 when we both knew it as well (but i was afraid to argue). I think judging by the store front size and space in the back, its a front for something. The employees don’t care, they are very sketchy and they know nothing about the products they sell. I saw a review about an older lady working there? Well that just fuels the flames. Always get a sweet old lady to brighten things up. lol. Okay lets get on to the review here.
So here’s the full review. Small smoke shop, great for **college kids**. Many glass instruments and substances. The small time guy at the counter really does not know jack about cigars nor pipes. In fact, I was told by him that by smoking a pipe I will not come in contact with nicotine. What???
So I moved on to the cigars. For a wealthy business exec, he recommends a CAO X2. I look at Cigar aficionado’s reviews and this cigar is not even on the 2010 list… (when I last went there in December 2011). Not only that, but I paid $ 12 for it when it sells for around $ 8 elsewhere! I take the bus back to return the cigar, only this time there is a really mean Armenian guy at the counter eying me head to toe. I’m Persian, so we know all about Armenians and their scrupulous shady dealings in the Jewelry business. Many are thugs and my encounter convinced me more so.
I tell the previous guy at the counter that I would like to return this unused cigar that I bought 1 hr ago. Its clearly un opened and in its case. He looks to the owner and asks if we can return it. The Armenian says «you should buy something else». As if that was a suggestion. I say, no thank you I’d like a refund. He said «we don’t do refunds.» He obviously wanted the money to stay in his shop. Beaten I say okay I’ll have a CAO Gold cigar and replace it with the CAO X2 you sold me. He gets it for me and we exchange the cigars. I am about to leave when I see the sticker says $ 6.79. I turn around and say, you owe me some money. This cigar is cheaper than the one I paid for. He look opens the register and give me $ 3. So I paid for a $ 12 cigar and returned it for a $ 7 one and get $ 3 back. Not the $ 5 that I deserve. I looked at him when I counted and I just saw a really mean look that expressed, «don’t push it buddy.»
So with that death glare I left the shop, never to return there again.
Oh and that small time guy that works there is a real scummy guy. He talked about cheating on his gf for one of the girls that walked into the smoke shop who he kept flirting with to no avail. And he kept badmouthing Jaffa? Café and tried to promote «his own» family business.
Place is crap, front for something illegal, overpriced cigars, poor knowledge… just stay away if you don’t want trouble from this place. If you’re a cigarette smoker or come for substances, I guess this is an okay place. (I’ve seen the guy give discounts to older, steady people) but other than that, try some place like «The Tobacco Sanctuary» in downtown slo. It’ll be well worth the trip. :/

The only smoke shop in the Los Osos Valley area (to my knowledge).
The cost for a piece is a little pricey, but there are a lot on discount for about $ 15 bucks.
Make sure to ask the person working for help, and they’ll gladly assist you to whatever you’re looking for.
Wide selection of cigarettes, hookahs, tobacco, pieces, and any weed paraphernalia that you need.
There are also random stuff that pertain to sports teams in here, like Chargers/​Raiders/​49er mugs, tee shirts, and memorabilia.
Good stuff.

Positives: OK Selection
Negatives: Expensive (Cigars Are On Average $ 1 – 3 More Than Other Shops), No-​Name Products ($ 20 Lighter I Bought Broke Within 5 Uses)
Unfortunately, when I went to return item, assistant said he was «unable to help me.»

Not to much to say about this shop. They have a small selection of cigars along with some pipes and cigarettes. Very kind lady working at the front.