San Jose has 35 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID, including visitors from other states and countries, can buy, and 27 San Jose licenses cover medicinal sales for patients 18 and older. Expect slightly higher prices than in some Bay Area cities: San Jose taxes retail cannabis sales at 10% of gross receipts, one of the highest local rates in California.
San Jose has more licensed stores than any other South Bay city in our directory. Many San Jose stores keep two licenses at the same address, one adult-use and one medicinal, which is why the state list is longer than the number of storefronts you will see on the street.
All 35 Licensed Dispensaries in San Jose, CA
San Jose's stores sit mostly in light-industrial areas rather than shopping streets. The biggest cluster is north and east of downtown along 10th Street, 7th Street and Commercial Street in the 95112 ZIP code. Others line Stevens Creek Boulevard and Saratoga Avenue in west San Jose, Old Tully Road and Almaden Road to the south, and Timothy Drive in east San Jose. Open a listing for its DCC license, address and map.
Downtown and north of downtown: Purple Lotus is on West Santa Clara Street downtown, and its sister store Purple Lotus on Commercial Street is the most reviewed shop in the city. North 10th Street has Harborside and The Cake House San Jose, STIIIZY San Jose is on South 7th Street, 10th Street Cannabis is on South 10th Street and CA Collective is on Phelan Avenue. Near the airport, STIIIZY San Jose III is on Coleman Avenue.
South, east and west San Jose: South of downtown, White Fire is on Old Tully Road, Urbn Leaf is on Daylight Way, Deli by Caliva is on Pullman Way, Exotix is on Little Orchard Street and Haze is on Almaden Road, with Canna Culture farther south on Charter Park Drive. East San Jose has Elemental Wellness Center and Theraleaf on Timothy Drive. In west San Jose, Off the Charts and PLU2O are on Stevens Creek Boulevard, Perfect Union is on Business Circle, Haze is on Saratoga Avenue and Canna Culture Mid Town is on West San Carlos Street.
Best San Jose Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Off the Charts on Stevens Creek (4.9 stars, about 530 reviews), Canna Culture (4.8, about 1,900), The Cake House (4.8, about 700), 10th Street Cannabis (4.8, about 650) and Purple Lotus downtown (4.8, about 500).
- Most reviewed: Purple Lotus on Commercial Street (about 2,800 reviews), then STIIIZY San Jose III (about 2,300), STIIIZY San Jose (about 2,200) and Haze on Almaden Road (about 2,100).
- Open earliest (6 a.m.): STIIIZY San Jose III, STIIIZY San Jose, Harborside, White Fire, Off the Charts, Perfect Union and Theraleaf.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Urbn Leaf, Exotix, Canna Culture, Elemental Wellness Center and both Purple Lotus stores.
- Closest to San Jose airport: STIIIZY San Jose III on Coleman Avenue.
- Medical patients: Several stores run a separate medicinal license at the same address, such as Wf Enterprises Medical beside White Fire and Ntz Medical beside CA Collective.
Visiting a Dispensary in San Jose: 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., and stores set their own hours inside that window. San Jose has more 6 a.m. openers than most California cities.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and most stores take debit. Credit cards are rare because cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
- Patients: At stores with paired licenses, tell staff if you are a medical patient so the sale is rung up on the medicinal license.
San Jose 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. For possession, home grow and penalties, see our guide to California marijuana laws.
- Public use: Using cannabis in public, including downtown streets, city parks and trails, is an infraction with a fine of up to $100, and it is banned within 1,000 feet of a school, day care or youth center while children are present.
- Driving: Keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk. Using it in a car, as driver or passenger, is illegal.
Cannabis Taxes in San Jose
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus sales tax. On top of that, the City of San Jose levies a cannabis business tax of 10% of gross receipts on retail sales, set by city ordinance. The store pays it, but it is built into the price you see, so San Jose shelf prices can run higher than in nearby cities with lower local taxes. Medical patients with a state MMIC card pay no sales tax on medicinal cannabis. See our cannabis prices by state report for comparisons.
Medical Marijuana in San Jose
27 San Jose licenses allow medicinal sales and show a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician, which lets them shop at medicinal stores and buy more than the adult-use limit. A state Medical Marijuana Identification Card removes sales tax at checkout but not the excise tax.
Dispensaries Near San Jose
- Dispensaries in Santa Cruz: 8 stores over the hill on Highway 17.
- Dispensaries in Hayward: 6 stores up the East Bay.
- Dispensaries in Oakland: 14 stores at the north end of the East Bay.
- Dispensaries in San Francisco: 72 stores up the Peninsula.
- Dispensaries in Concord: 5 stores in Contra Costa County.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
San Jose Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in San Jose?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at licensed San Jose stores and use it on private property. Public use is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in San Jose?
Our directory lists 35 DCC licenses in San Jose. Some stores hold two licenses at one address, so there are fewer storefronts than licenses.
Can tourists buy weed in San Jose?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or a passport.
What time do dispensaries close in San Jose?
Most close between 9 and 10 p.m. State rules end sales at 10 p.m.
Do San Jose dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit cards. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in San Jose?
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 Jose?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, trails, sidewalks and cars are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in San Jose?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and many San Jose stores offer it.
What is the best dispensary in San Jose?
Off the Charts on Stevens Creek has the top rating at 4.9 stars, and Purple Lotus on Commercial Street has the most reviews. See our ratings list above.
Why is weed more expensive in San Jose?
San Jose's 10% cannabis business tax on retail sales is among the highest local cannabis taxes in California, and it is reflected in shelf prices.
Is there a dispensary near San Jose airport?
Yes. STIIIZY San Jose III is on Coleman Avenue near the airport. Do not try to fly out of state with cannabis.
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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.