Cloud burst tobacco & vape

If you have not made it into Cloud Burst Tobacco & Vape yet, locals will tell you it is one of the best-kept secrets in Martinez. This spot has quietly earned a reputation as one of the highest-rated smoke shops around, and it earns that standing the moment you walk in.

Most of the talk in town comes back to Dean, who runs the place. Ask anyone who shops here and Dean's name comes up first: knowledgeable, funny, patient, and genuinely happy to walk a newcomer through the options rather than push whatever is closest to the register. One first-timer came in looking for something specific for his wife and left saying Dean helped him land on exactly the right pick. Another had trouble with Google Wallet at checkout and Dean simply told him to pay on the next visit. That is the kind of place this is.

The selection backs up the service. Regulars point to the deep lineup of vapes and disposables, a wide range of e-liquid and vape juice flavors, and shelves stocked all the way to the back. Beyond that you will find glass pipes and water pipes, tobacco pipes, kratom, cigarettes, and the everyday smoking accessories you would expect. People who shop here swear by the prices too, and more than a few say Cloud Burst beats out the other shops nearby. There is a rewards program that pays off if you come in often, plus the occasional deal or promo.

The store itself is clean and set up for easy browsing, which folks in the Martinez and Evans area appreciate. One heads-up we have heard: the posted hours do not always match reality, so it is smart to call ahead if you are making a special trip. That small quibble aside, the word around Martinez is clear. As one regular put it, this is the only store he visits.