Updated October 2026

Find the right dispensary in Los Angeles.

The LA shops worth the trip, from Venice to the Valley. Addresses, hours, maps, deals, taxes and the rules, all in one place.

20shops picked
8parts of town
7guides and tools
The Valley3 shopsEastside1 shopWestside6 shopsWest Hollywood2 shopsCentral LA2 shopsDowntown3 shopsSouth LA2 shopsHarbor1 shopPACIFIC
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Know before you go

Four numbers every LA buyer should know.

Straight from California's cannabis rules. Tap through for the full guide.

21+

Age to buy adult-use

Bring a valid government photo ID. A passport works for visitors.

First visit guide
28.5 g

Daily flower limit

Plus up to 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.

LA cannabis laws
15%

State excise tax

Sales tax stacks on top: 10.25% in LA city, 11% in West Hollywood.

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2 hrs

Edibles can take this long

Up to 2 hours to start and up to 4 hours for full effects. Start low, go slow.

Edibles guide

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The list

Shops worth the trip.

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Deals

How LA deals work.

The deals list updates monthly. Here is what to look for in the meantime.

First-time customer offers

Many LA shops take something off your first order. Always ask before you pay.

Happy hours

Some shops run time-of-day discounts on weekday afternoons or early mornings.

Category days

Rotating daily deals on one product type, like flower one day and edibles the next.

Loyalty points

Sign up at your regular shop. Points add up fast if you go back often.

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FAQ

Straight answers.

The questions locals and visitors ask most. See all FAQs.

Do I need a medical card to buy cannabis in Los Angeles?

No. Adults 21 and older can buy at adult-use dispensaries with a valid government-issued photo ID. Adults 18 and older with a physician's recommendation can buy medical cannabis.

How much cannabis can I buy in one day?

Adults 21 and older can buy up to 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis, up to 8 grams of concentrate and up to 6 immature plants per day.

How much tax will I pay on cannabis in LA?

Expect a 15 percent state excise tax plus sales tax of 10.25 percent in the City of Los Angeles. Shops in the city also owe a 10 percent city cannabis business tax. Use our calculator for a real total.

Where can I legally use cannabis in Los Angeles?

On private property where the owner allows it, and at licensed consumption lounges. Not in public places, not where tobacco smoking is banned, and not in most hotel rooms.

Can I take cannabis on a plane out of LAX?

No. Cannabis is still illegal under federal law, and you cannot take it across state lines, even to another state where it is legal.

How do shops get on this guide?

We pick shops worth the trip and check each listing every month. Some shops pay for a featured spot, and those are always labeled Featured partner.

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