where to buy shisha in so cal/oc?

[dingusjt]

does anyone know of an online directory listing smokeshop/hookah supplies in the Long Beach/OC??
don't get me wrong there are a handful of local shops that sell hookahs and accessories but the tobacco is crap, home blends, Sultan, etc. all Virginia tobacco and way to harsh.
I'm looking for some Al Waha or Fakher
can someone please point me in the right direction?

[Mathazar]

I gather you don't have a credit card?  You know,  if you go
to your bank,  you can get an ATM card with a VISA logo on
it,  which will allow you to use your ATM card like a regular
credit card,  it just comes right out of your checking
account.  Then you can shop online and get whatever brand of
ma'assel that you want 

But,  to answer your question,  no I don't know of any shops
in Southern CA or Orange County.  I lived in L.A. for 20
years,  and never saw one shop that sold good ma'assel. 
But,  I heard that there's about 4 good hookah lounges in
Westwood.  Maybe they would be willing to sell you some tobacco.

Fumari is in San Diego,  not too far from Orange County. 
Perhaps you could find something you like in their store.  They
also have a lounge where you can try before you buy. 
Fumari,  I have found,  is WAY too harsh for my lungs. 
But,  I did find that their best tasting flavors were White Peach
and Watermelon.  The Watermelon kicks-ass!!! 

Maybe it would be worth taking a trip down there.  Just go to: www.Fumari.com

[dingusjt]

oh I definitely have a credit card and am a frequent online purchaser..not an issue.
i just received a new hookah last night in the mail...and have some Fakher on the way as I just ran out but i'm not going to receive that until early next week.
I am extremely excited to try my beautiful new hookah out and don't think I can go the weekend without giving it a spin..and seriously don't want to use the bad tobacco that is found around here.
just hoping there may be somewhere I haven't heard about around here but thanks for the advice!

[Seandoo]

Hey there's a place called the Bulldog...it's in Huntington Beach off
of Main Street. I don't have the address on hand at the moment...but if
you're on PCH and turn onto Main Street, it's towards the back of the
street on the left hand side after it curves to the left. A guy named
Vance owns the place...he seems to be pretty knowledgable, and all of
the shisha I've bought from him has been really yummy =) so if you're
ever in the area, you might want to check it out.
-Sean