Chula Vista has 7 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including out-of-state visitors, but only 3 Chula Vista stores hold a medicinal license, so patients 18 to 20 have fewer choices here. Chula Vista voters approved a city cannabis business tax, Measure Q, on November 6, 2018.
Chula Vista is San Diego County's second-largest city, a few miles north of the Mexican border, and it is an early-rising market: five of its seven stores open at 6 a.m. Because the border is so close, one rule matters more here than almost anywhere else in California: cannabis bought legally in Chula Vista is still illegal under federal law at the border, and taking it into Mexico is illegal.
All 7 Licensed Dispensaries in Chula Vista, CA
Five stores sit in the 91910 ZIP code, mostly along H Street and Telegraph Canyon Road, and two sit in 91911 to the south.
H Street and 91910: Puff-N-Dash on H Street and Puff-N-Dash on East H Street. March and Ash is on Telegraph Canyon Road, California Holistics is on Paseo Del Rey and Grasshopper is on Trousdale Drive.
Broadway and 91911: Wellgreens Dispensary is on Broadway, and BUZZ CANNABIS is on Nirvana Avenue.
Best Chula Vista Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: California Holistics (4.9 stars, about 2,200 reviews), Wellgreens Dispensary (4.9, about 1,800), Grasshopper (4.7, about 1,900, the second most reviewed) and March and Ash (4.5, about 410).
- Open earliest (6 a.m.): California Holistics, Grasshopper, Wellgreens Dispensary, March and Ash and BUZZ CANNABIS.
- Open latest (10 p.m.): California Holistics and Grasshopper. March and Ash closes at 9:55 p.m., Buzz at 9:50 p.m. and Wellgreens at 9:45 p.m.
- Medical patients: March and Ash and both Puff-N-Dash stores are the only medicinal licenses.
Visiting a Dispensary in Chula Vista: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21 or older; out-of-state licenses and passports work.
- Hours: State rules allow sales from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Most Chula Vista stores open at 6 a.m.; the two Puff-N-Dash stores keep 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours.
- Payment: Bring cash or a debit card. Credit cards are uncommon.
Chula Vista 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. See our California marijuana laws and state cannabis law guides.
- The border: Federal law, which still prohibits marijuana, applies at the international border, and taking cannabis into Mexico is illegal.
- Beaches and the bayfront: Beaches, parks, streets and sidewalks are public places, where use is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
- Driving: No using cannabis in a vehicle and no open packages in the passenger area.
Cannabis Taxes in Chula Vista
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. Chula Vista also taxes cannabis businesses: according to the city's commercial cannabis page, Measure Q imposes a tax of 7% of gross receipts on cannabis businesses other than cultivators, which includes retailers. The store pays it, so it may be built into prices; your receipt shows every tax charged. See our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Chula Vista
Only 3 Chula Vista licenses allow medicinal sales. Patients 18 and older need a California physician's recommendation, and a state MMIC card removes sales and use tax, though not the excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Chula Vista
- Dispensaries in San Diego: 32 stores just north on I-5 and I-805.
- Dispensaries in La Mesa: 15 stores to the northeast in East County.
- Dispensaries in Vista: 11 stores in North County.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Chula Vista Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Chula Vista?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at DCC-licensed Chula Vista stores and use cannabis on private property where the owner allows it.
How many dispensaries are in Chula Vista?
Our directory lists 7 DCC-licensed stores in Chula Vista.
Can tourists buy weed in Chula Vista?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport.
Can I take weed into Mexico from Chula Vista?
No. Taking cannabis into Mexico is illegal, and federal law, which still prohibits marijuana, applies at the border.
What time do dispensaries close in Chula Vista?
Between 9 and 10 p.m. California Holistics and Grasshopper stay open until 10 p.m.
Do Chula Vista dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Chula Vista?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Can I smoke weed on the beach near Chula Vista?
No. Beaches are public places, and using cannabis there is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
Can I get weed delivered in Chula Vista?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery anywhere in the state between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
What is the best dispensary in Chula Vista?
California Holistics and Wellgreens Dispensary both hold 4.9 stars, and California Holistics has the most reviews. See our ratings list above.
Can 18-year-olds buy weed in Chula Vista?
Only medical patients with a physician's recommendation, and only at March and Ash or a Puff-N-Dash store.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and 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 it monthly.