Palm Springs has 13 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Any adult 21 or older with a valid government photo ID can shop, including visitors, and all 13 Palm Springs licenses in our directory also cover medicinal sales. Palm Springs is one of the few California cities that permits cannabis consumption lounges.
Palm Springs' cannabis scene is built around tourism. Several stores sit right on Palm Canyon Drive, the main downtown strip, and four open at 6 a.m., so you can shop before the desert heat sets in.
All 13 Licensed Dispensaries in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs stores line its two main north-south roads, Palm Canyon Drive and Indian Canyon Drive, plus a cluster in south Palm Springs (92264) near Ramon Road and the streets east of downtown. Open any listing for its DCC license number, address and map.
Downtown and north Palm Springs: Coachella Valley Green Dragon is on South Palm Canyon Drive downtown, Ohana Cannabis is on North Palm Canyon Drive and Off the Charts is farther north on the same road. In north Palm Springs, Hightend is on North Indian Canyon Drive and Higher Vision Dispensary is on Montalvo Way.
South Palm Springs: Off The Charts is on South Palm Canyon Drive, Rockstar Cannabis Club is on South Indian Canyon Drive, Ash's First is on South Williams Road, High Rollers Cannabis Co is on South Vella Road and Reefer Madness is on Ramon Road.
Best Palm Springs Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Off The Charts on South Palm Canyon (4.9 stars, about 2,300 reviews), Ash's First (4.9, about 2,000), Reefer Madness (4.9, about 1,250), Hightend (4.9, about 350) and Coachella Valley Green Dragon (4.9, about 350).
- Open earliest (6 a.m.): both Off the Charts stores, Ash's First and Reefer Madness.
- Open until 10 p.m.: both Off the Charts stores, Ash's First and High Rollers Cannabis Co.
- Walkable from downtown hotels: Coachella Valley Green Dragon and Ohana Cannabis (4.8 stars, about 580 reviews) on Palm Canyon Drive.
Visiting a Dispensary in Palm Springs: 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.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and most stores take debit cards. Credit cards are uncommon because cannabis remains federally illegal.
Palm Springs and California Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Lounges 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 guide for possession and home grow rules.
- Consumption lounges: Palm Springs permits licensed lounges where on-site use is legal. New rules adopted in September 2026 (Ordinance 2121) let lounges serve food, host entertainment and hold ticketed events, and lounges must be fully enclosed and soundproofed.
- Public use and hotels: Using cannabis on Palm Canyon Drive, in parks or anywhere public can bring a fine of up to $100. At a hotel or rental, ask the owner first.
- Joshua Tree and federal land: Joshua Tree National Park is federal land, where cannabis is illegal in any amount.
Cannabis Taxes in Palm Springs
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus sales tax. Palm Springs also taxes retail cannabis businesses on their gross receipts: the city cut that rate from 10% to 5% by council resolution. The store pays the tax, and it is built into prices. Medical patients with a state MMIC card skip the sales tax.
Medical Marijuana in Palm Springs
Every Palm Springs license in our directory, 13 in all, allows medicinal sales. Patients 18 and older need a California physician's recommendation, and a state Medical Marijuana Identification Card removes sales tax at checkout.
Dispensaries Near Palm Springs
- Dispensaries in Cathedral City: 12 stores just southeast.
- Dispensaries in Desert Hot Springs: 5 stores north across Interstate 10.
- Dispensaries in Palm Desert: 8 stores down Highway 111.
- Dispensaries in Coachella: 5 stores at the east end of the valley.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Palm Springs Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Palm Springs?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at licensed stores and use it on private property or in a licensed lounge.
How many dispensaries are in Palm Springs?
Our directory lists 13 DCC-licensed stores in Palm Springs.
Can tourists buy weed in Palm Springs?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Palm Springs?
Most close at 9 or 10 p.m. State rules end sales at 10 p.m.
Do Palm Springs dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Palm Springs?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Are there cannabis lounges in Palm Springs?
Yes. The city permits licensed consumption lounges, and rules adopted in September 2026 let them serve food and host events.
Can I get weed delivered in Palm Springs?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m..
What is the best dispensary in Palm Springs?
Off The Charts on South Palm Canyon and Ash's First both have 4.9 stars on more than 2,000 reviews. See our ratings list above.
Can I bring weed to Joshua Tree?
No. Joshua Tree is a national park, and cannabis is illegal there under federal law.
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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.