Coastal Vending Company
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area

AI vending machines for modern Bay Area spaces

Coastal Vending Company brings smart, cashless vending machines to schools, offices, apartments, gyms, and local businesses. Our connected machines make it easy for customers to tap, grab, and go — while giving locations a cleaner, more reliable vending experience.

Stocked. Serviced. Sorted.

Smart vending machine stocked with snacks and drinks, with a cashless self-service interface

Built for the spaces you run

Retail that runs itself

Traditional vending can feel outdated: broken buttons, limited product space, cash issues, and unclear restocking needs.

Coastal Vending Company uses smart, connected vending machines designed for a smoother experience. Customers can quickly purchase snacks, drinks, and other products with a modern cashless flow, while we manage stocking, service, and maintenance.

A customer making a cashless purchase at a smart vending machine

Why Coastal Vending Company

Local service. Modern machines.

Smart vending machine placed in a clinic waiting room

Coastal Vending Company combines modern, connected vending technology with local, responsive service.

You get the benefits of smarter machines without having to manage the operation yourself.

  • Local Bay Area service
  • Clean, modern machine presentation
  • Simple setup process
  • 30-day product mix review — underperformers swapped, not left to sit

What your space gets

An amenity people actually use

Cashless, modern, and reliable. Built to feel like a real upgrade for the people in your space — and to require nothing from your staff.

  • Tap-to-pay checkout — no cash, no awkward "I don’t have change" moments
  • Always stocked — we monitor inventory remotely and refill before items run out
  • Products tuned to your people — based on what your space actually buys
  • Quiet updates — price and product changes happen remotely, never with service visits
  • Zero work for your staff — fully self-service, no front desk involvement
  • Receipts on their phone — instant SMS or email, no paper

Built for your space

Explore vending by location type

Pick the page that matches your space. Each one covers the product mix, setup process, and pricing options most relevant to that location type.

How it works

Simple setup. Hands-off operation.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your location

    We learn about your space, audience, traffic, and goals.

  2. 2

    We recommend the right machine

    We help decide whether your location is best for snacks, drinks, smart cooler vending, claw machines, or a combination.

  3. 3

    We install and stock the machine

    We handle setup, product selection, and launch.

  4. 4

    We monitor, restock, and tune the mix

    Sales data flows in continuously. In the first 30 days we A/B test product selection, swap items that aren’t moving, and lock in the mix your space actually buys.

  5. 5

    You get convenience without extra work

    Your customers, students, tenants, or employees get 24/7 access to products without your team needing to run a store.

A no-cost amenity for qualified spaces

For most San Francisco locations with steady traffic, Coastal Vending installs the machine at no cost — we handle equipment, stocking, and service.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you use traditional vending machines or smart vending machines?

Smart, connected machines only. Every unit reports inventory and sales in real time, accepts cashless payment, and can be updated remotely.

What makes a smart vending machine different?

Three things: cashless checkout (no coin jams, no cash handling), live inventory data so restocks happen before items run out, and remote updates so we can change products or pricing without a site visit.

Does our team have to manage the machine?

No. We handle placement, stocking, maintenance, and product changes. Your team’s only job is letting us in to restock.

Can we choose what products go inside?

Yes. We start with a mix tailored to your space and audience, and you can request specific products or restrictions (e.g., nut-free for schools, no sugary drinks for gyms).

What types of locations are a good fit?

Offices, schools, apartment buildings, gyms, hotels, warehouses, and community spaces with steady daily foot traffic.

Do you offer claw machines too?

Yes — compact claw and prize machines for boba shops, pizza shops, ice cream shops, and family-friendly retail.

Where do you operate?

Across San Francisco, the Peninsula, southern Marin, and the East Bay. That includes San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley, among others.

Let’s get a smart machine in your space

Tell us about your location and we’ll recommend the right machine, product mix, and placement option for your audience.

Phone
510-506-4159
Hours
8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week
Based in
Pacific Heights, San Francisco
Response
Within one business day