Cannabis from the Tenderloin, one bus ride to North Beach.
Gemme Verdi is a fifteen-minute trip from Civic Center, the Hilton, and most TL hotels. The 30 Stockton bus runs every eight minutes from Stockton & Sutter straight to our corner. Daily B2G1 STIIIZY, 60+ California brands, fair prices, and budtenders who treat every visitor like a regular.
Distance
1.7 mi
TL to GV
15 to 22 minutes on the 30 Stockton, no transfer. 8 to 12 minutes by rideshare. The walk up Polk takes 32 minutes through Russian Hill on a clear evening.
★★★★★
5.0
across 703+ Google reviews
15 min
on 30 Stockton, no transfer
19 anchor deals
B2G1 and BOGO every day
Cash + ATM
No card fees, on-site
Honest answer: fair prices, friendly room, easy bus ride.
The Tenderloin has options. Sparc on Mission, Bloom on Market, Apothecarium on Van Ness. We respect every shop in the neighborhood and we are not pretending to be your closest licensed dispensary if you live or work strictly inside the TL.
That said, here is when our regulars from Civic Center, the Hilton, and the TL apartments make the fifteen-minute trip up. You want STIIIZY 1/4oz on B2G1. Most TL-area shops carry STIIIZY but rotate the daily promotion. We run B2G1 every day, every flavor in stock. You want a calmer shopping experience after a long day. Our floor is small, well-lit, and never feels rushed. No security theater. No pressure. You want a budtender who can actually answer questions. Our team has been on the floor long enough to remember which strain came in last week and how it lands at 100mg.
What you will find at our price point: 60+ California brands under one roof, 250+ products on sale every day, and the same daily B2G1 STIIIZY pricing whether you are a tourist or a Civic Center city worker on a Wednesday lunch break. The 30 Stockton bus from Stockton & Sutter to Columbus & Greenwich is $3 and runs every eight minutes. The savings on a single B2G1 visit covers the round trip three times over.
1.7 mi
North on 30 Stockton
15 min
No transfer needed
$3
Single Muni fare
60+
California brands stocked
Five ways from the TL to 899 Columbus Ave.
Routes are written for the most common Tenderloin and Civic Center starting points. All drop you within a five-minute walk of the front door.
30 Stockton, the no-transfer route
Catch the 30 Stockton inbound at Stockton & Sutter, Stockton & Geary, or 4th & Stockton. Stay on through Union Square, Chinatown, and the Stockton tunnel, exit at Columbus & Greenwich. Walk one block north on Columbus. The 30 is the most reliable bus in the city. Runs late every night.
Lyft or Uber up Polk Street
From Civic Center, the Hilton, the Phoenix Hotel, or any TL address, set the destination to 899 Columbus Ave. Drivers usually take Polk Street north through Russian Hill, then right on Lombard or Greenwich to Columbus. Door drop-off on the Columbus side. Eight minutes door to door outside rush hour.
Up Polk through Russian Hill
From Civic Center, walk north on Polk Street through Polk Gulch, past the corner of California, up the climb through Russian Hill. Polk has restaurants, coffee, and bars the entire way. Cross Lombard at the top, jog one block east to Columbus, and we are two blocks north. Polk is busy and well-lit until past 11 PM most nights.
Powell-Mason from Powell & Market
Walk five blocks north from most TL hotels to Powell & Market. Board the Powell-Mason cable car heading north over Nob Hill. Stay on through Mason & Filbert, then walk three blocks east on Filbert to Columbus. Free cable car experience, scenic views, and you arrive on the right side of our door.
Up Polk after 6 PM
From Van Ness or Hyde, take Polk Street north through Polk Gulch and Russian Hill. Right on Lombard, left on Mason. Mason takes you straight into the heart of North Beach. Two-hour metered parking is free after 6 PM. Mason and Greenwich is the most reliable street.
From TL hotel to door, without surprises.
Bring valid ID and cash.
21+ government-issued photo ID is required by California state law. Cash only with a no-fee ATM in-store. Card readers are not allowed at California cannabis dispensaries.
Browse the menu before you board the 30.
Shop our live menu at gemmeverdi.com/shop. Filter by brand, price, and effect. Daily B2G1 STIIIZY 1/4oz, BOGO Raw Garden, and Heavy Hitters specials are pinned at the top.
Pick your route up to North Beach.
30 Stockton bus is the cheapest no-transfer option. Lyft up Polk is the fastest. Powell-Mason cable car is the experience. After 6 PM driving up Polk is also wide open.
Walk in. Tell us what you want it to do.
Budtenders ask three questions: experience level, intended effect, and budget. From there we narrow 250+ products to a clear two or three choices. No upselling. No memorized scripts.
Pay cash, walk out, head back.
Average visit takes seven minutes. Receipt printed, product double-bagged in opaque exit bags per California regulation. The 30 Stockton runs back to the TL until 11 PM weeknights, midnight on weekends.
Six things TL visitors should know.
Cash only with on-site ATM
California cannabis is federally illegal which means card readers are not permitted. Our ATM dispenses twenties at standard fees. Most regulars pull $80 to $150 before walking in.
21+ ID, US or foreign passport
California law requires government-issued photo ID showing 21+. US drivers license, passport, military ID, foreign passport. Vertical IDs accepted as long as DOB shows 21+. Tourists with foreign passports welcome.
No medical card needed
California is fully recreational. Anyone 21+ with valid ID can shop. Medical recommendations save sales tax for qualifying patients but are not required to enter or purchase.
11 AM to 8 PM, every day
Open daily including weekends and holidays. The 30 Stockton runs late, so a 7 PM visit is comfortable even for hotel guests heading back into the TL after dinner.
Hotel-friendly exit bags
All purchases go into opaque, child-resistant exit bags per California regulation. Hilton, Phoenix, and most TL hotels do not permit cannabis consumption indoors but room storage is fine.
Tax-included pricing on the menu
Every price you see online and in-store includes California excise tax, San Francisco cannabis tax, and state sales tax. The receipt total matches the menu price. No surprises.
Tenderloin visitor questions, answered.
What is the closest dispensary to Civic Center or the Hilton?
Inside the Tenderloin and along Market Street you have several licensed shops including Sparc on Mission, Bloom on Market, and Apothecarium on Van Ness. Gemme Verdi at 899 Columbus Ave in North Beach is roughly 1.7 miles north and is the closest 5-star dispensary with a daily B2G1 STIIIZY deal. We are 15 minutes on the 30 Stockton bus from Stockton & Sutter or 8 to 12 minutes by rideshare up Polk.
How do I get to Gemme Verdi from a Tenderloin hotel?
The 30 Stockton bus is the easiest. Walk to Stockton & Sutter, board the 30 inbound, stay on through Union Square and Chinatown, exit at Columbus & Greenwich. The whole ride is 15 to 22 minutes. Single fare is $3. The 30 runs every 8 minutes during the day and every 12 minutes after 7 PM.
Is the 30 Stockton bus the right route?
Yes. The 30 Stockton runs from Caltrain through SoMa, the Tenderloin, Union Square, Chinatown, the Stockton tunnel, and into North Beach. Exit at Columbus & Greenwich and walk one block north. The 30 is the most reliable Muni bus into North Beach and the closest stop is right at our door.
Do you carry STIIIZY pods at fair prices?
Yes. We run a daily Buy 2 Get 1 free on STIIIZY 1/4oz pods, every flavor in stock. The math: at $35 per pod, three pods land at $70 effective. Most Tenderloin-area shops sell at $35 to $40 with no daily promotion. The savings on a single B2G1 visit covers the 30 Stockton round trip three times over.
What brands do you carry beyond STIIIZY?
Flower: STIIIZY, Jeeter, CBX, Khalifa Kush, Fig Farms, Presidential. Vapes: Raw Garden, PlugPlay, Friendly Farms, Heavy Hitters, PAX, ColdFire. Edibles: Kiva, Camino, Wyld, Kanha, St Ides, Pabst. 60+ California brands total, 250+ products on the floor at any given time.
Do you offer veteran or industry discounts?
Yes. Veterans, active military, and California cannabis industry workers receive 10% off the entire purchase with valid ID. Medical patients receive sales tax exemption with a state-issued recommendation. Discounts do not stack with B2G1 or BOGO promotions. The deepest applicable discount applies.
Do you deliver to Tenderloin hotels or apartments?
No. Gemme Verdi is in-store and pickup only at 899 Columbus Ave. We do not operate a delivery service. If you want delivery to the TL, Eaze and Grassdoor both serve Civic Center and TL zip codes from licensed depots elsewhere in the city.
Can I pre-order online for pickup?
Yes. Browse and reserve at gemmeverdi.com/shop. Choose pickup, pay cash on arrival. Most pre-orders are ready in 10 minutes. We hold pre-orders for two hours after the requested pickup window. Pre-order is the fastest path through the door if you are catching the 8:15 PM 30 Stockton back south.
What are your hours?
11 AM to 8 PM, every day, including weekends and holidays. We are open Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day. The 6 to 7 PM window tends to be busy with North Beach commuters. The 7 to 8 PM window is the quietest of the day.
What forms of ID do California dispensaries accept?
Valid government-issued photo ID showing date of birth. US drivers license, US passport, US military ID, US state ID, foreign passport. Some shops also accept tribal IDs. Vertical IDs accepted as long as DOB shows 21+. Photocopies and digital images are not accepted.
What time do San Francisco dispensaries close?
California state law allows dispensaries to operate 6 AM to 10 PM. Most San Francisco dispensaries close earlier. Gemme Verdi is open 11 AM to 8 PM every day including weekends and holidays.
Is the walk back to the TL safe at night?
The 30 Stockton bus runs until 11 PM weeknights and midnight on weekends. After our 8 PM close, the inbound 30 from Columbus & Greenwich back to Stockton & Sutter takes 18 minutes. The Powell-Mason cable car runs even later, until 1 AM Friday and Saturday. Most regulars take the 30 down or grab a Lyft, which runs $9 to $13 in the off-hours.
One bus ride from the TL, open until 8 PM tonight.
Gemme Verdi · 899 Columbus Ave · (415) 590-7538 · 5.0 across 703+ Google reviews · Cash + ATM · 21+ valid ID
Other neighborhoods we serve
Coming from elsewhere in San Francisco?
Gemme Verdi serves cannabis customers from across the city, all from our single shop at 899 Columbus Ave in North Beach. Pick the route that matches where you are starting.
5 min walk down Stockton
8 min up Hyde Street
5 min walk along the Bay
You are already here
10 min along Lombard
8 min via 30 Stockton
12 min up the Embarcadero
10 min north on Columbus
F Market streetcar, 22 min
15 min via Divisadero
5 min cable car downhill