Palm Desert has 8 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can shop, including snowbirds and Coachella Valley visitors from out of state. 7 Palm Desert licenses also serve medical patients 18 and older, and one of them, Nuhigh Therapeutics, is medical only.
Palm Desert is the shopping and resort center of the middle Coachella Valley, and its dispensaries follow the same pattern: several of them sit on Highway 111 and El Paseo, the city's best-known retail street, while the rest are up north near Country Club Drive and Gerald Ford Drive.
All 8 Licensed Dispensaries in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert's stores split between two ZIP codes. The 92260 side covers Highway 111 and El Paseo in the southern part of the city. The 92211 side covers the north end, with stores on Country Club Drive, Gerald Ford Drive and Berkey Drive.
Highway 111 and El Paseo (92260): The Leaf is on El Paseo itself. Along Highway 111 you will find STIIIZY Palm Desert and Palm Royale Collective Too. Royal Highness, an adult-use store, shares a Highway 111 address and suite with the medical-only Nuhigh Therapeutics.
North Palm Desert (92211): March and Ash is on Country Club Drive, Palm Royale Collective is on Gerald Ford Drive and Catalyst - Palm Desert is on Berkey Drive.
Best Palm Desert Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Catalyst - Palm Desert (4.9 stars, about 1,050 reviews), March and Ash (4.8, about 1,850), The Leaf (4.8, about 380) and Palm Royale Collective (4.7, about 700).
- Most reviewed: March and Ash, then Catalyst.
- Open earliest: STIIIZY Palm Desert opens at 6 a.m. and Palm Royale Collective at 7 a.m. Catalyst, March and Ash and Royal Highness open at 9 a.m.
- Open latest: Palm Royale Collective closes at 9:50 p.m. and STIIIZY at 9:45 p.m. No Palm Desert store in our data stays open until 10 p.m.
- Medical patients: Nuhigh Therapeutics serves medical patients only. Royal Highness is adult-use only.
Visiting a Dispensary in Palm Desert: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Out-of-state driver's licenses and passports are accepted.
- Hours: State rules allow sales from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and many stores take debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
Palm Desert 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 the rest.
- Resorts, golf and rentals: Use is legal on private property only with the owner's permission. Many hotels and resorts ban smoking in rooms and on their grounds, so check the rules before you light up.
- Public use: Smoking on El Paseo, in parks or anywhere open to the public is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
- Driving: It is illegal to smoke or ingest cannabis while driving or riding in a vehicle, or to keep an open package in the passenger area. Taking cannabis east into Arizona on Interstate 10 is illegal under federal law.
Cannabis Taxes in Palm Desert
Every purchase includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. Palm Desert's municipal code also requires every cannabis business to pay a city cannabis business tax on gross receipts, but we could not confirm the current retail rate from an official source, so we do not list one. Local taxes vary, and your receipt shows every tax charged. Compare costs in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Palm Desert
7 Palm Desert licenses allow medicinal sales and carry a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician. A state MMIC card removes sales and use tax, but not the excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Palm Desert
- Dispensaries in Cathedral City: 12 stores west on Highway 111, past Rancho Mirage.
- Dispensaries in Palm Springs: 13 stores at the west end of the valley, including consumption lounges.
- Dispensaries in Desert Hot Springs: 5 stores north across Interstate 10.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Palm Desert Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Palm Desert?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed Palm Desert stores and use cannabis on private property where the owner allows it.
How many dispensaries are in Palm Desert?
Our directory lists 8 DCC licenses in Palm Desert, split between Highway 111 and the north end of the city.
Can tourists buy weed in Palm Desert?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Palm Desert?
Palm Royale Collective closes at 9:50 p.m. and STIIIZY at 9:45 p.m. March and Ash and Royal Highness close at 9 p.m., and The Leaf closes at 8 p.m.
Do Palm Desert dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Palm Desert?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Palm Desert?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Check your resort, golf club or rental rules first.
Can I get weed delivered in Palm Desert?
Yes. Licensed delivery is legal in California between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., including to homes and rentals where it is allowed.
What is the best dispensary in Palm Desert?
Catalyst has 4.9 stars on about 1,050 reviews, and March and Ash has 4.8 on about 1,850. See our ratings list above.
Is there a dispensary on El Paseo?
Yes. The Leaf is on El Paseo, and STIIIZY and Royal Highness are a short drive away on Highway 111.
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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.