Tucson has 22 dispensaries licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). You need to be 21 and carry a valid photo ID to buy; out-of-state visitors and University of Arizona students who are of age qualify. 15 of the stores also fill orders for registered patients, while the rest sell to adults only. Several Tucson shops stay open until midnight, later than anything in Phoenix.
Tucson's market looks different from the Phoenix area's. Local names like D2, Earth's Healing, The Prime Leaf and SAINTS compete with national chains, and Sol Flower alone runs four adult-use stores here. Hours vary much more than in Phoenix too, from 7 a.m. openings to midnight closings, so where and when you shop matters.
All 22 Licensed Dispensaries in Tucson, AZ
Oracle Road is Tucson's dispensary row: five stores sit on it or just off it, from the 85705 ZIP north into the foothills, and three more are elsewhere on the north side. A second cluster lines 22nd Street and Kolb Road on the east side, and the rest are spread between downtown, midtown and the south side. Keep in mind that a Tucson mailing address does not always mean the store is inside city limits.
Oracle Road and the north side: D2 Oracle Rd, Curaleaf Tucson Oracle and Ponderosa on Blacklidge Drive are in 85705. Farther north, Sol Flower Tucson Foothills and Sol Flower Casas Adobes are both on Oracle, and Earth's Healing North is on River Road. Sol Flower North Tucson is on 1st Avenue, and Botanica is out by I-10 on Travel Center Drive.
Downtown, the university and midtown: D2 Downtown Cannabis Gallery is on 6th Street, and The Prime Leaf on Park Avenue is the closest store to the University of Arizona. In midtown, the second Prime Leaf is on Speedway Boulevard and Trulieve Blenman Elm is on Grant Road.
East side: 22nd Street has three stores, Trulieve Tucson, D2 Cannabis Destination and Drive Thru and Desert Bloom Re-Leaf Center. SAINTS is on South Kolb Road, and JARS East Tucson is on Tanque Verde Road.
South and west: Nirvana Cannabis on South 6th Avenue, Earth's Healing South on the Benson Highway, Trulieve Menlo Park by the I-10 frontage road, Sol Flower South Tucson on Valencia Road and Halo Cannabis on South Wilmot Road.
Best Tucson Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: JARS East Tucson (4.9 stars, about 8,150 reviews). The three D2 stores, both Earth's Healing stores and two Sol Flower locations all hold 4.8.
- Most reviewed: JARS East Tucson, then Earth's Healing South (about 8,000), Earth's Healing North (about 7,500) and the D2 drive-thru and downtown stores (about 5,700 and 5,550).
- Open until midnight: Nirvana Cannabis, Sol Flower Tucson Foothills and Sol Flower South Tucson.
- Open at 7 a.m.: both Earth's Healing stores, JARS East Tucson, D2 Oracle Rd, Desert Bloom, Halo, two Sol Flower stores and all three Trulieve stores.
- Drive-thru: D2 on 22nd Street puts a drive-thru in its name.
- Medical patients: 15 stores serve cardholders, including every D2, Earth's Healing, Prime Leaf and Trulieve location. Sol Flower, Nirvana, Halo and Ponderosa sell to adults 21 and older only.
Visiting a Dispensary in Tucson: ID, Payment and Hours
- Bring ID: Arizona stores take an unexpired driver license from any state or Canada, a passport or a U.S. military ID. A CatCard or other student ID will not do.
- Payment: Most stores run on cash and debit. Credit cards are uncommon because of federal law.
- Hours: The spread is wide. The Prime Leaf and Botanica open at 9 a.m., the early birds at 7, and three stores stay open until midnight. Check the listing before a late run.
Tucson and Arizona Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each sale is capped at 1 ounce, and only 5 grams of it may be concentrate. That is also what an adult may legally carry. Going over 1 ounce, up to 2.5, is a petty offense, a ticket rather than a criminal charge.
- Public places: Lighting up in public or in an open space, from 4th Avenue to the Loop trail, is a petty offense.
- Campus: The University of Arizona is Arizona Board of Regents property, and ADHS rules bar dispensary deliveries there.
- Federal land: Saguaro National Park, the Coronado National Forest on Mount Lemmon and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base all fall under federal law, where possession is illegal.
- The border: Carrying cannabis toward Mexico, or through a Border Patrol checkpoint on the highways south of town, puts you under federal law.
- On the road: Consuming in a moving car is banned for passengers as well as drivers, and impaired driving is a DUI.
Our Arizona marijuana laws guide covers home growing and penalties, and the cannabis laws hub compares other states.
Cannabis Taxes in Tucson
Adult-use receipts carry Arizona's 16% marijuana excise tax plus transaction privilege tax. Per the Arizona Department of Revenue rate table, the state and Pima County portion is 6.1% and the City of Tucson adds 2.6%, for 24.7% in all on the pre-tax price. Stores outside city limits in unincorporated Pima County do not charge the city rate, while the separate city of South Tucson charges 5%. Patients pay no excise tax. See how prices compare in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Tucson
15 Tucson stores are dual licensees that serve patients alongside adult-use shoppers. An ADHS card ($150, or $75 with SNAP) raises the limit to 2.5 ounces per 14 days and drops the excise tax, and it is the only route for qualifying patients under 21. New to cannabis? Start with our Cannabis 101 guide.
Dispensaries Near Tucson
- Dispensaries in Marana: 1 store northwest on I-10.
- Dispensaries in Sahuarita: 1 store south toward Green Valley.
- Dispensaries in Sonoita and Patagonia: one store each in southeast wine country.
- Dispensaries in Sierra Vista: 1 store about 75 miles southeast.
- Dispensaries in Casa Grande: 1 store on the way to Phoenix.
See every city on our Arizona dispensary list.
Tucson Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Tucson?
Yes. Adults 21 and over can buy from licensed stores and use cannabis on private property with permission.
How many dispensaries does Tucson have?
22 licensed stores, the second-highest count in Arizona after Phoenix.
Can tourists buy weed in Tucson?
Yes, with any accepted ID showing they are 21, such as an out-of-state license or a passport.
Which Tucson dispensaries are open late?
Nirvana Cannabis and two Sol Flower stores, on Oracle Road and Valencia Road, close at midnight. Most others close at 9 or 10 p.m.
Do Tucson dispensaries accept cards?
Debit, usually. Credit is rare, so carry cash just in case.
What is the purchase limit in Tucson?
1 ounce per sale with up to 5 grams of concentrate, or 2.5 ounces per 14 days for patients.
Where can you smoke in Tucson?
On private property where the owner says yes. Streets, parks, washes, trails and the UA campus are off limits.
Do Tucson dispensaries deliver?
Some can. ADHS rules have allowed adult-use delivery since November 2024, with an ID check at the door, but not to university or other government property.
Can I bring weed to Mount Lemmon or Saguaro National Park?
No. Both are federal land, where cannabis is illegal even with a medical card.
What is the best dispensary in Tucson?
JARS East Tucson has the top rating at 4.9 stars, with D2 and Earth's Healing close behind. See our ratings list.
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How we build this list: Every store holds an active retail license on the Arizona Department of Health Services facility list, which is also where we get addresses and medical status. Ratings, reviews and opening hours are taken from public Google Maps listings, and the page is refreshed monthly.