SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- 4/20 will be extra special for San Diegans that consume cannabis as the area's first-ever cannabis lounge is opening in time for the big day. Sessions by the Bay, San Diego's first consumption lounge and cannabis dispensary, is opening to the public April 18-20, 2025,  at 700 Bay Marina Drive in National City with views of San Diego Bay. At the cannabis lounge and dispensary, adults can buy and consume cannabis and choose from an assortment of non-alcoholic drink and food options, thanks to a partnership with a restaurant next door. The dispensary at Sessions by the Bay is holding its soft opening on Monday, April 7, starting at 11 a.m., for the community to come get an exclusive first look and to shop their favorites at the dispensary. California’s cannabis cafe bill passes State Assembly The cannabis lounge at Sessions by the Bay opens to the public on Friday, April 18 for 4/20 weekend. The grand opening weekend will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live entertainment, brand activations, immersive experiences and festivities. The cannabis lounge will be open by reservation only. Currently, there is a waitlist online. Cannabis cafés are coming to California. This National City business is first in line Now, nearly 10 years after marijuana was legalized for recreational use in the state of California, San Diego adults have a safe space to consume together outside of their homes. The lounge will have waiters going around with cannabis devices, passing out products, serving food, drinks and mocktails. Sessions by the Bay will have 12 interactive, immersive rooms designed for you to take photos in. National City Cannabis Lounge, Sessions by the Bay, opening soon (Photo: Sessions by the Bay) National City Cannabis Lounge, Sessions by the Bay, opening soon (Photo: Sessions by the Bay) National City Cannabis Lounge, Sessions by the Bay, opening soon (Photo: Sessions by the Bay) National City Cannabis Lounge, Sessions by the Bay, opening soon (Photo: Sessions by the Bay) National City Cannabis Lounge, Sessions by the Bay, opening soon (Photo: Sessions by the Bay) San Diego County's first-ever cannabis lounge is coming to fruition this spring after Governor Newsom signed a bill in the fall of 2024 allowing “Amsterdam-style” cannabis cafes in California. San Diego’s first cannabis lounge opening soon The new consumption lounge and cannabis dispensary is also employing dozens. Sessions by the Bay offers a membership or one-day pass option, according to its website. A membership is not required to visit the Sessions by the Bay dispensary. ...read more read less