If you have ever tried to paint over red walls, you know that it can be frustrating. Thankfully, though, the crew at Catalyst came through with their signature blue and got rid of the red reminders of the former MedMen location at 5125 Convoy Street in Kearney Mesa/San Diego.
What an upgrade for cannabis consumers in the region, sending MedMen packing and getting a powerhouse like Catalyst in return is a win/win/win for operators, consumers, and the surrounding community. This spot marks the southernmost location of all 30 Catalyst retail dispensaries in California, and the only one (so far!) in San Diego.
All roads in San Diego lead to Catalyst on Convoy.
“Convoy in Kearney Mesa” is a phrase burned into the psyche of any of us who grew up down there. It has always been a hub of activity, business, and growth, right in the heart of the sprawl of San Diego.
Located on Convoy Street, smack dab between Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and the 52 freeway, it can be a busy neighborhood in general. Parking is not clearly evident unless you get lucky on the curb out front, but there is a parking garage that loops around underneath the Catalyst building, which you enter from Convoy.
The building itself is beautiful. Modern architecture… no MedMen sign… *chef’s kiss*
The interior is equally as impressive, and the design minds at Catalyst did a tasteful job of swapping out the “insurance office” vibes that MedMen paid so much for with their own street-inspired style, while still utilizing the well-crafted shell of a retail space and filling it floor to ceiling with California’s best cannabis.
There are many best-selling brands on display, but getting your eyes on a Catalyst San Diego menu should be one of your first steps. You can do this online anytime 24/7 where you can also build an entire order and have it ready for a quick and easy pickup at your convenience. Or, of course, you’ll find easy access to the menu in the store where a Catalyst crew member will be stoked to help you find the best deals on the best products for you and your needs.
They can get you signed up for the generous loyalty rewards program at Catalyst, and then make sure that you take advantage of that membership on future visits.
No matter what your desired method of consumption is, or how potent of a dose you desire, Catalyst budtenders are gurus when it comes to pairing customers with solutions, and usually saving them a few bucks in the process.
Remember, you can take all the guesswork out of the experience here because all the prices you see on the Catalyst San Diego cannabis menu already include taxes! What you see is what you get.
At Beard Bros Pharms, we are thankful for the entire Catalyst Cannabis family for supporting Beard Bros Pharms by carrying our California State Fair Award Winning RSO based products up and down the great state of California.Tap in every Thursday for highly compassionate pricing on Beard Bros best-selling products at Catalyst Cannabis locations statewide.
Customers seeking out the absolute best flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, hash, vape carts and pods, rosin, tinctures, topicals, and much more – Catalyst Cannabis on “Convoy in Kearney Mesa” is your one-stop-shop in San Diego for all the good stuff.
One drawback to taking over the old MedMen spot is that their mixed bag of midgrade reviews are still attached to that address, which can be deceiving. The fact is that they just got the San Diego spot flipped and back up and running under the Catalyst flag in recent months. Any reviews before January of 2025 should be ignored. Hopefully they can wipe those out.
After your experiences at Catalyst on Convoy, be sure to leave a Google review so that they can rehab the reputation of what will now be a destination for those in-the-know.
WEED FOR THE PEOPLE!
“We are super stoked to be in the San Diego market and bring customers in SD the same fire menu at fire prices. I believe the taking over of a dead Medmen location will mark a turning point in the evolution of the California Cannabis market, where customer care and culture become more dominant and important than money and private equity funds. #weedforthepeople ethos will continue to whip on ponzi-style businesses that are built on hype and making founders rich but lose focus on what matters. Patient over profits!!” – Elliot Lews to Beard Bros
Catalyst Cannabis San Diego Makes Right What Once Went Wrong
“We are dedicated to advancing the Weed for the People Movement through community outreach and enculturation. We extend the movement beyond our dispensaries to surrounding communities, promoting volunteerism, activism, and equity. Our efforts foster relationships within the cannabis industry and local communities, ensuring growth and equal access, both in the industry and in surrounding areas.”
Location: 5125 Convoy Street, Suite 211, San Diego, CA 92111
Hours: 7 Days a Week from 8am to 9:00pm
Website: Catalyst Cannabis | San Diego Location
Deals: Deals Everyday | Loyalty Rewards
Nearby Munchies: SoCal, in general, is known as a melting pot of cultures, and nowhere is that more true than that 52 corridor connecting East County San Diego to Downtown and the coast. Heading south from Catalyst on Convoy, you’ll find a bunch of worthwhile eateries, many of them Asian-inspired. There are also some good pubs, like Common Theory, which are great spots to get some good grub and some suds with your buds.
