Captain Ed’s Heads & Highs Shop

Lets keep it simple. I love this place. The history is pretty meaningful. 50 years of business coming up in 2017! But I guess what I love about this place the most is just that whoever I deal with, they are always cool. Whoever runs this place must do whatever it takes to get cool people .They always have whatever I’m looking for. Now lately they have all the vape mods and juices. Independent glass blower work, ‘artists.’ glass. «Heady.» Every replacement type stuff I need, stems and bowls and and the basics, you know, whatever I need. These guys are consistent. And that’s the essence of why I keep coming back. Old fashioned, I guess!

What the hell happened to this place? By the way, Giftworx is a mile down the street, has better prices and friendlier people working there but they weren’t open yet. I haven’t been for a couple of months and of course, there’s a new ‘manager’ behind the counter. I’ve been going to this place for years for Kratom and Darren the owner was around a lot. The dude behind the counter said Darren hasn’t been to the shop in 6 months now and at least he would work with you. No wonder they suck now. I usually get the 42 count Kratom experience bottle for a little less than $ 30 (that’s the price in their computer system, not haggled) and when I buy 3, I give them $ 90 and usually get back a little change. I went in today and the total for 3 was $ 117! WTF? They guy didn’t care at all what I usually get it for, no cash discount, no loyal customer discount, no nothing. He said they don’t get the bottles for a good price anymore and had to raise the price. No negotiating with this hairy beast. He wanted to know who I got it from before. I don’t know, I don’t know most of your names, c’mon man. Anyway, I only bought 1 instead of 3 and won’t be back. I just checked multiple places online and a couple of the prices were $ 20.50 and $ 19.99 for the bottle of 42 so his «don’t get a good price anymore» is unbelievable. Guys there used to care about sales, guess this guy doesn’t get commission. Maybe this guy makes all his money on $ 5 crack pipes.

BEST smoke shop ever first time there and it was a great experience sorry I forgot the guy’s name but he has colored eyes he’s was very friendly and he started joking around and started a full conversation like if he knew us. I really recommend this shop to the whole wide world because there’s many pieces for you to choose from the both Edwin’s hey bro follow us on Instagram @yuhhboi_chapin & @fckinedwin

Fantastic little shop, with amazing staff, great selection of pipes and pieces, along with electronic vaporizors and cigarettes.
Will definitely shop here again!

Lol. Bought a 10 inch*** helix bong and a dime bag for 170 $ (& was told that they applied a 20% off discount). I was on the helix website today & they’re fucking 109 $. Dime bags are 28 $. I totally got ripped off & that’s not cool at all. Way to piss me off.

Pretty good shop. I worked there for a while and then kept going after. Lady’s can take advantage of the boob discount which makes it a fun place to work. They have just about everything you need. Just a bit sketchy at times.

I came in looking for some info on vaporizers and the guys there Sean and Adam assisted me in helping me see my options. Not only was I educated in the process but I ended up finding what I wanted. I would definitely recommend them to a friend.

Best smoke shop in the valley. All the people that work here are great, they know what they sell and they know a answer to every question I ask. Everything they sell is the best quality and ive never had any issues with any products ive purchased here. It can be expensive but in all reality you pay for what you get for.

Just had the best experience at captains Ed’s all thanks to Chris Russel. Anybody can sell you what you don’t need but to have someone take the time to explain multiple products and tell you the quality and craftsman ship of a product that will really last you and not have you coming back and have you spend money you don’t need to spend is very rare and much appreciated. Just purchased the magic flight maple launch box kit with multiple add ons. Will definitely send my friends his way! Really outstanding customer service. Thanks a bunch Chris! See you soon!

Great shop, great staff, great selection! I bought a slickball here for $ 20, retail price online is $ 25.99+shipping, and asked about a bong they had which i knew was $ 200 retail, and he said he’ll let it go for $ 100. Its great to know that they aren’t out to get your wallet, but actually out to help you out, no matter what your budget looks like!

My first time at this shop was only a few years ago at the Reseda shop after I moved here from Chicago. I attended their famous raffle and even though I didn’t win I was very pleased to buy some stuff with the captain ed dollars they were handing out. I never go to any other shops but this one now.
They may have high prices but we don’t even have glass that can compare in Chicago so I’m not complaining. And just the other day I read an article in L.A. Weekly that said this is the first and oldest headshop in America, amazing!
After doing some research I found out that the shop was established in 1967 which thus makes it the oldest, but technically the shop had already been open years before it was «Established» Among my research findings I also noticed Captain Ed’s is heavily connected to the Greatful Dead and 420 Magazine. I went even farther back with my research until I found some stuff about Jack Herer. Apparently some of the first Jack Herer pipes were sold here at Captain Ed’s. Last time I went into the shop I actually asked about the Jack Herer pipe and they still sell them to this day!
I feel honored to be a customer at Captain Ed’s. Every purchase is worth rubbing in
my friends faces back from Chicago.
–Thx Captain Ed’s! Keep opening more shops plz
(Yelp please don’t filter my review, It’s wrong to take away someone’s opinion)

Seriously the priciest shop in the valley. I usually get a dozen screens for a dollar, they were more than double here. Not to mention the white boy is super rude. I now go Giftworx down the street.

Just left CE’s and it is still the best shop out there. Great staff and they work on 100% satisfaction for their customers. Bought a vape pen but had cartridge issues after only two weeks and he replaced it on the spot. Definitely worth the drive. They still know how businesses should be run.

I went into the shop a few weeks ago, bought a nice glass set but they had ran out of all the pieces that should have been included. I was given a receipt and the sales rep wrote an IOU on it.
Well I misplaced the receipt but thought Id drop in and inquire anyway, hoping the same sales rep would be there but he wasn’t.
Now they could have said, «sorry we need the receipt, Mam.» etc. But I was sent away with a condescending and patronizing «ear-​full» by the bearded bully who was
behind the counter that day, basically insinuating I was trying to «steal» merchandise… This could have been handled in a friendly way … I won’t be going there again… unless I find that receipt.
I do hope I find that receipt soon because we know were I’ll end up shoving it!

these guys have everything that you’d ever need from start to finish! extremely helpful with the products and always try to help out with deals!
the best shop in my opinion. I’ve bought the incredibowl, magic flight, sheldon black bubbler, two Sherlock pipes, amazing grinder, and many more other accessories imaginable from this place.
definitely A+

I walked in this shop not expecting to leave with so much knowledge. Mario at the shop is amazing and so knowledgeable on the products sold. If i had a business i would hire him in a heartbeat! Very well organized shop and superior customer service. Highly recommend this spot.