San Francisco has 72 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can shop, including visitors with an out-of-state license or passport, and 65 stores also serve medical patients 18 and older. San Francisco has suspended its own local cannabis business tax, so shoppers pay the state excise tax and sales tax but no extra city cannabis tax.
San Francisco packs more licensed stores into 47 square miles than any other California city except Los Angeles. Almost every neighborhood has one within walking distance, from the Mission to the Marina, and several shops sit on the tourist routes near Union Square, North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf.
All 72 Licensed Dispensaries in San Francisco, CA
The densest clusters are along Mission Street, which runs from SoMa through the Mission District to the Excelsior, and along Polk Street, Geary Boulevard and the Market Street and Castro corridor. The western neighborhoods have their own strips on Irving Street and Judah Street in the Sunset. Open any listing for its DCC license number, address, phone and map.
SoMa, Union Square and downtown: Barbary Coast and Ohana Cannabis are on Mission Street in SoMa, The Green Door is on Howard Street and Off the Charts is on Bryant Street. Near Union Square, STIIIZY Union Square is on O'Farrell Street and Moe Greens is on Market Street. In the Financial District, try California Street Cannabis at Sansome or The Apothecarium on Howard Street.
Mission, Castro and Haight: The Mission (94110) has Mission Cannabis Club, Purple Star MD, Union Station, Urbana Mission and San Pancho by OFL, with Medithrive a few blocks north. In the Castro, Potent is on Church Street, The Apothecarium is on Market Street and The Flore Store is on Noe Street. Near Golden Gate Park, Harborside is on Stanyan Street and Eaze and SPARC are on Haight Street.
North side and western neighborhoods: Polk Street has Sparc, The Window and Russian Hill Cannabis Club. In North Beach, Gemme Verdi is on Columbus Avenue and North Beach Pipeline is on Grant Avenue, and SeaWeedsf is on Jefferson Street at Fisherman's Wharf. The Marina has Marina Greens and Union Cannabis Club. In the Richmond, Weedhub, Mission Organic on Geary and Urbana Geary line Geary Boulevard, and the Sunset has Sunset Pipeline and HYRBA. In the south, The Green Cross and Kushology serve the Excelsior and Ocean Avenue, and Elevated San Francisco and BLOOMERANG serve Bayview and Portola.
Best San Francisco Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Harborside on Stanyan Street (5.0 stars, about 1,800 reviews), Gemme Verdi (5.0, about 800), HYRBA (5.0, about 425), The Window (5.0, about 400) and Potent (5.0, about 225).
- Most reviewed: The Green Cross (4.9 stars, about 5,700 reviews), then Barbary Coast (about 2,200) and Harborside (about 1,800).
- Open earliest (6 a.m.): Off the Charts in SoMa, Harborside by Golden Gate Park and Kushology on Ocean Avenue.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Mission Cannabis Club, Marina Greens, Sunset Pipeline, Gemme Verdi and Russian Hill Cannabis Club, among others.
- Near Fisherman's Wharf: SeaWeedsf on Jefferson Street and Gemme Verdi in North Beach.
Visiting a Dispensary in San Francisco: 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. Many San Francisco stores open at 9 or 10 a.m., and a few close as early as 7 p.m., so check the listing.
- Payment: Cash is accepted everywhere and most stores take debit cards. Credit cards are uncommon because cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
- Getting there: Most stores are on Muni bus or rail lines, so you can shop without a car.
San Francisco 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. Read our full guide to California marijuana laws for possession and home grow rules.
- Public use: Smoking or eating cannabis in public, including in Golden Gate Park, on sidewalks and at Ocean Beach, is an infraction with a fine of up to $100. It is also banned within 1,000 feet of a school, day care or youth center while children are present.
- Consumption lounges: San Francisco has licensed lounges where on-site use is legal, one of the few places in the city where you can use cannabis outside a private home.
- Driving: Keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk; using it in a moving car, as a driver or passenger, is illegal.
- Federal land: Alcatraz and other national park sites around the Golden Gate are federal property, where cannabis is illegal.
Cannabis Taxes in San Francisco
Every sale carries California's 15% cannabis excise tax, plus state and local sales tax. San Francisco voters approved a local cannabis business tax in 2018, but the city has never collected it: the Board of Supervisors has suspended it again and again, and in December 2025 voted to extend the suspension through 2035. That makes San Francisco one of the lower-tax big cities in California for cannabis shoppers. Compare out-the-door prices, and see our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in San Francisco
San Francisco was an early center of the medical cannabis movement, and 65 of its stores still hold a medicinal license, shown with a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician. Patients who show a state Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) and government ID pay no sales tax on medicinal cannabis, though the 15% excise tax still applies.
Dispensaries Near San Francisco
- Dispensaries in Oakland: 14 stores across the Bay Bridge.
- Dispensaries in Berkeley: 6 stores in the East Bay.
- Dispensaries in Hayward: 6 stores farther down the East Bay.
- Dispensaries in San Jose: 35 stores at the south end of the Bay.
- Dispensaries in Vallejo: 9 stores across San Pablo Bay.
- Dispensaries in Santa Rosa: 29 stores in Sonoma County.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
San Francisco Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in San Francisco?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy and use cannabis under California law. Using it in public places such as parks, streets and beaches is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 72 DCC-licensed stores in our directory, second only to Los Angeles among California cities.
Can tourists buy weed in San Francisco?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid out-of-state driver's license or passport can buy, up to the same daily limits as residents.
What time do dispensaries close in San Francisco?
By 10 p.m. at the latest, under state rules. Many close at 9 or 10 p.m., and a few smaller shops close at 7 p.m.
Do San Francisco dispensaries take cards?
Most take debit cards and all take cash. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in San Francisco?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day for adults.
Where can I smoke weed in San Francisco?
On private property where the owner allows it, or at a licensed consumption lounge. Parks, beaches, sidewalks and most hotel rooms are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in San Francisco?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and many San Francisco stores and delivery services offer it.
What is the best dispensary in San Francisco?
The Green Cross has the most Google reviews, and Harborside, Gemme Verdi, HYRBA and The Window hold perfect 5.0 ratings. See our ratings list above.
Is there a cannabis tax in San Francisco?
Only the state taxes. San Francisco's own cannabis business tax has been suspended, and the Board of Supervisors voted to extend that suspension through 2035.
Can I bring weed to Alcatraz or Muir Woods?
No. Both are national park sites, where cannabis is illegal 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.