Santa Ana has 22 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors to Orange County from other states, and 19 Santa Ana licenses also serve medical patients 18 and older. Santa Ana matters more than its size suggests: most Orange County cities ban cannabis stores, so it is the county's main place to shop.
Orange County is the clearest example of local control in California. Its licensed stores are concentrated in just four cities, and Santa Ana has the most. That brings shoppers from Anaheim, Irvine and the beach cities, and several Santa Ana stores have thousands of Google reviews.
All 22 Licensed Dispensaries in Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana's stores are almost all in industrial and business-park areas rather than on downtown streets. The largest group is in southeast Santa Ana (92705), around Dyer Road, Grand Avenue, Warner Avenue and the St. Gertrude Place and St. Andrew Place business streets. A second group is in west Santa Ana (92704) near Harbor Boulevard, Warner Avenue and Susan Street, and two more stores are in south Santa Ana (92707). Open any listing for its DCC license number, address and map.
Southeast Santa Ana (92705): This is the busiest cannabis district in Orange County. Scsa Group is on East Warner Avenue, Tropicanna is on South Grand Avenue, Jungle Boys is on Tech Center and Mr. Nice Guy is on Dyer Road. On the St. Gertrude Place strip, Farmacy Santa Ana and Eaze are steps apart, and Green Mart is around the corner on St. Andrew Place. Catalyst Santa Ana on Pullman Street, Catalyst OC3 on Halladay Street, Evergreen on Edinger Avenue and Legacy Kush on Elk Lane round out the area.
West and south Santa Ana: In 92704, Kannabis Works is on Susan Street, West Clinik is on Yale Street, Jaderoom is on Shannon Street and Packs is on Croddy Way, with Planet Catalyst on West Warner Avenue and Ashe Society on Garry Avenue. In south Santa Ana, 420 Central is on West Central Avenue and FROM THE EARTH is on Orange Avenue.
Best Santa Ana Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Scsa Group (4.9 stars, about 4,700 reviews), 420 Central (4.9, about 3,400), Jungle Boys (4.9, about 1,200) and Green Mart (4.9, about 290).
- Most reviewed: Scsa Group, then 420 Central and Tropicanna (4.8 stars, about 2,650 reviews).
- Open earliest: Evergreen opens at 6 a.m. Jaderoom, Packs, Green Mart, Tropicanna, FROM THE EARTH and Mr. Nice Guy on Dyer Road open at 7 a.m.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Scsa Group, 420 Central, Kannabis Works, Eaze and Tropicanna, among others.
- Adult-use only: Jaderoom and Legacy Kush hold adult-use licenses without a medicinal designation, so patients under 21 should shop elsewhere.
Visiting a Dispensary in Santa Ana: 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 Santa Ana stores open by 7 or 8 a.m.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and most stores take debit cards. Credit cards are uncommon because cannabis remains federally illegal.
- Finding the door: Many stores are in business parks with shared lots and unit numbers, so use the full address from the listing.
Santa Ana 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 possession, home grow and penalties.
- Public use: Using cannabis in public, including parks, sidewalks and Orange County beaches, 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.
- Theme parks and hotels: Private businesses can ban cannabis on their property, and most hotels do not allow it in rooms. Check the rules before bringing purchases along.
- Driving: Keep purchases sealed or in the trunk. It is illegal to use cannabis while driving or riding in a car.
Cannabis Taxes in Santa Ana
Every sale carries California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. Santa Ana also taxes commercial cannabis businesses on their gross receipts under Measure Y, which voters approved in 2018, with the rate set by the City Council. That tax is paid by the store and is reflected in shelf prices rather than added as a separate state tax, so compare out-the-door totals. 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 Santa Ana
19 of Santa Ana's 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 limits. A state Medical Marijuana Identification Card removes sales tax at the register.
Dispensaries Near Santa Ana
- Dispensaries in Costa Mesa: 18 stores next door to the south.
- Dispensaries in Long Beach: 36 stores across the county line.
- Dispensaries in Corona: 10 stores east on the 91 in Riverside County.
- Dispensaries in Riverside: 8 stores farther inland.
- Dispensaries in Los Angeles: 158 stores up Interstate 5.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Santa Ana Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Santa Ana?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at licensed Santa Ana stores and use it on private property. Public use is illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Santa Ana?
Our directory lists 22 DCC licenses in Santa Ana, more than any other Orange County city.
Can tourists buy weed in Santa Ana?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Santa Ana?
Most close between 9 and 10 p.m. State rules end sales at 10 p.m.
Do Santa Ana dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit cards. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Santa Ana?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Santa Ana?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, beaches, sidewalks and cars are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Santa Ana?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., including to Orange County cities that ban stores.
What is the best dispensary in Santa Ana?
Scsa Group and 420 Central both hold 4.9 stars on thousands of Google reviews. See our ratings list above.
Why are there so many dispensaries in Santa Ana?
Most Orange County cities do not allow cannabis stores, and Santa Ana is one of the few that does, so stores and shoppers concentrate here.
Is there a dispensary near Disneyland?
Anaheim has no licensed stores in our directory, so the nearest options are in neighboring Stanton and in Santa Ana. Use it only on private property where the owner allows it.
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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.