Cathedral City has 12 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can shop, including Coachella Valley visitors, and 10 Cathedral City licenses also serve medical patients 18 and older. In 2023 the city cut its cannabis tax on dispensaries in half, from 10% to 5% of gross receipts, to help local stores compete.
Cathedral City sits between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, and its market serves the people who live in the valley year round as much as visitors. Its stores are spread along Date Palm Drive, Cathedral Canyon Drive, Ramon Road and a small cluster on Perez Road, a short drive from the Palm Springs hotels.
All 12 Licensed Dispensaries in Cathedral City, CA
All of Cathedral City's stores share the 92234 ZIP code. They sit on the city's main north-south roads, Date Palm Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive, and on the east-west corridors of Ramon Road, Vista Chino and East Palm Canyon Drive (Highway 111). Perez Road has a cluster of its own.
Highway 111 and Perez Road: Desert Kush is on East Palm Canyon Drive, the road that continues into downtown Palm Springs. Perez Road has Cathedral City Releaf and Dr. Greenthumb.
Cathedral Canyon Drive, Date Palm Drive and the north side: Atomic Budz and a second Desert Kush are on Cathedral Canyon Drive. Date Palm Drive has The Joint and Double Eye. On Ramon Road you will find Dank Depot and Cc Industry, and Element 7 Cathedral City is on Vista Chino.
Best Cathedral City Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Double Eye (5.0 stars, about 800 reviews), Desert Kush on Highway 111 (5.0, about 475), Desert Kush on Cathedral Canyon (4.8, about 325) and Atomic Budz (4.8, about 150).
- Most reviewed: Double Eye, then the two Desert Kush stores.
- Open earliest: Desert Kush on Cathedral Canyon opens at 7 a.m. Double Eye and Atomic Budz open at 8 a.m.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Both Desert Kush stores, Double Eye and Atomic Budz.
- Medical patients: Double Eye runs a separate medical license, Double Eye Compassionate Care, at the same address. The Joint is adult-use only.
Visiting a Dispensary in Cathedral City: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Out-of-state licenses and passports are accepted.
- Hours: State rules allow sales from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cathedral City stores in our data open between 7 and 11 a.m.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere, and many stores take debit. Credit cards are rare.
Cathedral City and California Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Adults 21 and older can buy up to 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day. Our California marijuana laws guide covers possession, home grow and penalties.
- Resorts and rentals: Use is legal on private property only with the owner's permission. Most hotels ban cannabis in rooms, and many vacation rentals do too.
- Arizona: Taking cannabis across the state line on Interstate 10 is illegal, even though Arizona allows adult use.
- Public use: Smoking in parks, on sidewalks or anywhere open to the public is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
Cannabis Taxes in Cathedral City
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. Cathedral City also charges dispensaries a cannabis tax of 5 cents per dollar of gross receipts, according to the city's Financial Services Department. The council lowered it from 10% in early 2023, and businesses that fall behind on payments owe the old 10% rate. The store pays the city tax, and it is built into prices. Our cannabis prices by state report has more context.
Medical Marijuana in Cathedral City
10 Cathedral City licenses allow medicinal sales and carry a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician, and the state MMIC card removes sales tax, but not the excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Cathedral City
- Dispensaries in Palm Springs: 13 stores just west, including consumption lounges.
- Dispensaries in Desert Hot Springs: 5 stores north across Interstate 10.
- Dispensaries in Palm Desert: 8 stores east on Highway 111.
- Dispensaries in Coachella: 5 stores at the east end of the valley.
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Cathedral City Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Cathedral City?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed Cathedral City stores and use cannabis on private property where allowed.
How many dispensaries are in Cathedral City?
Our directory lists 12 DCC licenses in Cathedral City, close to Palm Springs' total.
Can tourists buy weed in Cathedral City?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Cathedral City?
The busiest stores close at 10 p.m., the latest state rules allow. Smaller shops close between 7:30 and 9 p.m.
Do Cathedral City dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Cathedral City?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Cathedral City?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Check your hotel or rental rules first.
Can I get weed delivered in Cathedral City?
Yes. Licensed delivery is legal in California between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
What is the best dispensary in Cathedral City?
Double Eye has 5.0 stars on about 800 Google reviews, and Desert Kush on Highway 111 also has 5.0. See our ratings list above.
How close is Cathedral City to Palm Springs?
The two cities share a border. Desert Kush on East Palm Canyon Drive is on the same highway that runs through downtown Palm Springs.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medicinal designations come from the California Department of Cannabis Control's license list. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.