Fresno has 20 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including travelers on their way to Yosemite, Sequoia or Kings Canyon, and 17 Fresno licenses cover medicinal sales for patients 18 and older. Fresno's city cannabis tax on retailers is 4% of gross receipts, well below the 10% charged in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose.
Fresno is the biggest cannabis market in the San Joaquin Valley, and two of its stores, Cookies Fresno and Dr. Greenthumb's, each have more than 6,000 Google reviews. The stores are spread across the city's long north-south grid, so you are rarely far from one.
All 20 Licensed Dispensaries in Fresno, CA
Most Fresno stores sit on the big arterial roads. Blackstone Avenue and Shaw Avenue have the most, and north Fresno (93710 and 93711) holds about half the city's stores. Belmont Avenue east of downtown, Wishon Avenue in central Fresno and Maple Avenue in south Fresno have the rest. A few addresses hold separate adult-use and medicinal licenses, so the state list is longer than the number of storefronts. Open any listing for its DCC license number, address and map.
North Fresno: Cookies Fresno is on North Blackstone Avenue, Culture Cannabis Club is on Bullard Avenue and Banyan Tree is on Sierra Avenue. Farther west, STIIIZY Fresno is on Willow Avenue. On Shaw Avenue, Embarc and The Artist Tree are a short drive apart, and a second The Artist Tree is on North Palm Avenue.
Central, east and south Fresno: Blackstone Avenue continues south to Embarc Fresno and Higher Level of Care, and Levels is on Maroa Avenue. Dr. Greenthumb's Fresno is on North Wishon Avenue. East of downtown, Haven and Beyond Rooted 559 are both on Belmont Avenue. In south Fresno, Culture Cannabis Club is on South Maple Avenue, and Traditional is on Weber Avenue in west Fresno.
Best Fresno Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Cookies Fresno (4.9 stars, about 7,300 reviews), Dr. Greenthumb's Fresno (4.9, about 6,600), Higher Level of Care (4.9, about 2,400) and Culture Cannabis Club on Maple (4.9, about 2,000).
- Most reviewed: Cookies Fresno, then Dr. Greenthumb's and Embarc Fresno (4.8 stars, about 4,500 reviews).
- Open earliest (6 a.m.): Embarc Fresno, Embarc on Shaw Avenue, STIIIZY Fresno and The Artist Tree on Palm Avenue.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Cookies Fresno, Dr. Greenthumb's, Haven, Beyond Rooted 559, Levels and Culture Cannabis Club on Maple.
- Medical patients: Levels on Maroa Avenue runs a separate medicinal license beside its adult-use store.
Visiting a Dispensary in Fresno: 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 only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. In our data, Fresno stores open between 6 and 10 a.m. and most close at 9:45 or 10 p.m.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and most stores take debit. Credit cards are rare because cannabis remains federally illegal.
- Summer heat: Fresno summers are hot. Do not leave edibles, vapes or flower in a parked car.
Fresno 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. Patients can buy up to 8 ounces of dried flower, or more if their physician recommends it. See our full California marijuana laws guide for possession and home grow rules.
- National parks: Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon are federal land, and cannabis is illegal there in any amount, even with a state medical card. The same goes for the Sierra and Sequoia national forests.
- Public use: Using cannabis in parks, on sidewalks or anywhere open to the public is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
- Driving: Keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk. Using it in a car is illegal, and mountain roads are no place to drive impaired.
Cannabis Taxes in Fresno
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. The City of Fresno also charges a cannabis business tax of 4% of monthly gross receipts on retailers, according to the city's tax return form. The store pays that tax, and it is built into prices. Medical patients with a state MMIC card pay no sales tax on medicinal cannabis, but still pay the excise tax. For a statewide view, see our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Fresno
17 Fresno licenses allow medicinal sales, shown with a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician. A state Medical Marijuana Identification Card, shown with ID, removes sales tax at checkout.
Dispensaries Near Fresno
- Dispensaries in Merced: 6 stores north on Highway 99.
- Dispensaries in Turlock: 6 stores farther north in Stanislaus County.
- Dispensaries in Modesto: 18 stores up Highway 99.
- Dispensaries in Stockton: 9 stores at the north end of the valley.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Fresno Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Fresno?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at licensed Fresno stores and use it on private property. Public use is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Fresno?
Our directory lists 20 DCC licenses in Fresno, the most of any San Joaquin Valley city.
Can tourists buy weed in Fresno?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Fresno?
Most close at 9:45 or 10 p.m. State rules end sales at 10 p.m.
Do Fresno dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit cards. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Fresno?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Fresno?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, sidewalks and cars are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Fresno?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and several Fresno stores deliver.
What is the best dispensary in Fresno?
Cookies Fresno and Dr. Greenthumb's both hold 4.9 stars on more than 6,000 Google reviews each. See our ratings list above.
Can I bring weed to Yosemite?
No. Yosemite is a national park, and cannabis is illegal on federal land in any amount. Leave it in Fresno.
What is the cannabis tax in Fresno?
The 15% state excise tax plus sales tax. Stores also pay a 4% city tax on gross receipts, which is reflected in prices.
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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.