While marijuana has been legal for medical use since 1996, California has come into a new age of legal adult-use aka “recreational” use over the past two years. Retail stores and dispensaries have sprouted up all over the city with more than 1,700 to choose from. So whether you’re into vaping after work, old-school blunts by the beach, or snacking on edibles while watching Jelle’s Marble Runs videos on Youtube, there’s at least one store for you.
Pro tip: Most shops do offer delivery, as well, but if you’ve never actually visited a dispensary, you owe it to yourself to get the in-person experience at least once.
MedMen
West Hollywood, Downtown, Beverly Hills
Unlike the head shops of the past, hidden behind records and incense, there’s no missing MedMen’s neon-lit storefront and sleek signature look. Yes, you’re stepping into the self-proclaimed “Apple Store of cannabis” — just know that with the fancy touch screens and weed Genius Bar, you’ll likely see Apple Store prices. The cannabis chain specializes in diverse strains and high-end offerings, as well as edible and topical options — bonus points for pet-friendly drops and gift-worthy items like kush bath bombs.
The Farmacy Westwood
Westwood
The Farmacy is a recreational cannabis boutique that carries over 150 designer products, but it also offers medical patients a 10% discount off their first purchase. School stressing you out? UCLA staff and students (with valid UCLA ID and medical referral) receive a 10% discount as well. Even if you’re just shopping for adult-use cannabis, don’t worry: regular customers can join the dispensary’s 420 rewards program to earn gifts and discounts.
Rose Buds
Pasadena
Have friends visiting from out of town? Rose Buds, located near Pasadena City College, is the place to bring them, since recreational customers 21+ with ID (out of state accepted!) can shop here without any medical recommendation. First-time patients receive five house joints and one top-shelf joint, and as an added bonus, you can actually get FTP deals for your first TWO visits. With over 100 extracts and almost 200 edibles on offer, this place has much more than buds.
Greenwolf LA
Los Feliz
Located right on Los Feliz Boulevard, Greenwolf LA is arguably one of the best shops on the east side; from vegan edibles to CBD-infused honey bear bottles, this place almost feels like the Whole Foods of dispensaries. This is also one of the only recreational shops in LA that carries actual seeds for home growth, which for $80-100 isn’t too bad if you have a green thumb/the space to do your own growing.
The Pottery
Mid-City
An airy, minimalist decor gives The Pottery a modern day apothecary vibe, fitting for your purchase of an extremely helpful medicine — and even “recreational” tokers benefit from the medical effects of marijuana from anti-inflammatory properties to anxiety reduction. In the interest of providing Earth-grown pharmaceuticals, you’ll find display cases of premium flower such as Bloom Farms’ Do Si Do, THC Design’s Purple Punch, and Pearl Pharma’s Kosher White Truffle. The Pottery also delivers to a considerable section of the city with no additional fees.
CCA
Silver Lake
California Caregivers Alliance has been around for over a decade, although it’s now accepting recreational customers — and first time visitors can enjoy 10% off after taxes! Tucked into the second floor of a strip mall, this little shop can get pretty packed at times, but if you’re willing to wait a few minutes for your turn, a friendly staff is waiting to walk you through their reasonable selection of strains, edibles, vapes, and other products. There are daily specials, which is always a welcome treat, and on Sundays there’s a prize wheel you can join in on with a donation — who doesn’t love a prize wheel?
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Published: April 11, 2019
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