Santa Rosa has 29 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID, including wine country visitors from out of state, can shop, and 25 Santa Rosa licenses cover medicinal sales for patients 18 and older. Santa Rosa is a nine-to-nine town: most stores open at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m., so late-night shoppers have only one or two options.
As the Sonoma County seat and the largest city in the North Bay, Santa Rosa also has the North Bay's biggest cannabis market. Local operators dominate: Flora Terra and The Sweet Spot each run three stores in town.
All 29 Licensed Dispensaries in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa's stores form three groups. Santa Rosa Avenue, south of downtown, has the densest strip. Northwest Santa Rosa (95403), around Guerneville Road, Cleveland Avenue and Mendocino Avenue, has the most stores of any ZIP code. A third group sits on the east side along Highway 12 toward the Sonoma Valley. Some addresses hold separate adult-use and medicinal licenses, so the state list is longer than the number of storefronts. Open any listing for its DCC license number and map.
Santa Rosa Avenue, downtown and southwest: Nug Santa Rosa, Doobie Nights, Flame Dispensary and Mercy Wellness line Santa Rosa Avenue. Downtown, Flora Terra is on 4th Street. Southwest Santa Rosa adds PHENOTOPIA on Dutton Avenue, Sparc on North Dutton Avenue, The Outpost on Ohair Court, The Cake House on Stony Point Road and Jane Dispensary on Armory Drive.
Northwest and east Santa Rosa: Cannavine and The Sweet Spot are on Guerneville Road, 365 Recreational Cannabis is on Mendocino Avenue, Stiizy Santa Rosa is on Range Avenue and Humanity Wellness is on Cleveland Avenue. Nearby are Flora Terra on Empire Industrial Court, Purplez on Russell Avenue, The Sweet Spot on Piner Road and Redwood Herbal Alliance on Aero Drive. On the east side, Alternatives East is on Bethards Drive, and Flora Terra and The Sweet Spot are on Highway 12, the road to Kenwood and Sonoma.
Best Santa Rosa Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Cannavine (5.0 stars, about 500 reviews), Nug Santa Rosa (4.9, about 1,550), Doobie Nights (4.9, about 870), PHENOTOPIA (4.9, about 870), Jane Dispensary (4.9, about 640) and Flame Dispensary (4.9, about 620).
- Most reviewed: Sparc (4.8 stars, about 1,800 reviews), then Nug Santa Rosa (about 1,550) and Mercy Wellness (about 1,000).
- Open earliest and latest: Nug Santa Rosa opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m., the longest hours in town.
- Downtown: Flora Terra on 4th Street (4.9 stars, about 140 reviews).
- On the way to Sonoma Valley wineries: Flora Terra on Highway 12 (4.9 stars, about 150 reviews) and The Sweet Spot on Sonoma Highway.
- Close early: Jane Dispensary closes at 7 p.m., and Humanity Wellness closes at 8 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Santa Rosa: 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., but most Santa Rosa stores keep 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours. Plan ahead if you are coming back from a late winery dinner.
- Payment: Cash works everywhere and many stores take debit. Credit cards are rare because cannabis remains illegal under federal law.
- Two licenses, one door: At addresses such as Sparc on North Dutton Avenue and 365 Recreational Cannabis on Mendocino Avenue, adult-use and medicinal sales run under separate licenses. Tell staff if you are a patient.
Santa Rosa 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. Patients can buy up to 8 ounces of dried flower, or more if their physician recommends it. Read our full guide to California marijuana laws for possession and home grow rules.
- Public use: Using cannabis in public, including city parks, downtown streets and regional trails, is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
- Wineries and tasting rooms: State law bans cannabis smoking anywhere tobacco smoking is banned, which includes indoor workplaces such as tasting rooms. Ask before using cannabis anywhere on winery grounds.
- Driving: Keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk. Using it in a car is illegal, and so is driving while impaired, which matters on a wine country route.
Cannabis Taxes in Santa Rosa
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus state and local sales tax. Santa Rosa voters approved a city cannabis business tax in 2017 that lets the city tax dispensaries up to 8% of gross receipts, with the actual rate set by the City Council. Because that tax is paid by the business, how much reaches you varies by store, and your receipt shows the final total. Medical patients with a state MMIC card pay no sales tax on medicinal cannabis. Compare states in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Santa Rosa
25 Santa Rosa licenses allow medicinal sales, shown with a Medical badge. Patients 18 and older need a recommendation from a California physician. With a state Medical Marijuana Identification Card and ID, patients skip the sales tax but still pay the excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Santa Rosa
- Dispensaries in Napa: 11 stores over the hills in Napa Valley.
- Dispensaries in Ukiah: 14 stores north on Highway 101 in Mendocino County.
- Dispensaries in Vallejo: 9 stores at the north end of San Pablo Bay.
- Dispensaries in San Francisco: 72 stores south across the Golden Gate.
- Dispensaries in Eureka: 12 stores on the Humboldt coast.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Santa Rosa Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Santa Rosa?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy cannabis at licensed Santa Rosa stores and use it on private property. Public use is still illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Santa Rosa?
Our directory lists 29 DCC licenses in Santa Rosa, the most of any North Bay city.
Can tourists buy weed in Santa Rosa?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Santa Rosa?
Most close at 9 p.m. Nug Santa Rosa stays open until 10 p.m., the latest state rules allow.
Do Santa Rosa dispensaries take cards?
Most accept cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Santa Rosa?
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 Santa Rosa?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, trails, sidewalks and tasting rooms are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Santa Rosa?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and several Santa Rosa retailers deliver.
What is the best dispensary in Santa Rosa?
Cannavine has a perfect 5.0 rating, and Nug Santa Rosa, Doobie Nights and PHENOTOPIA each have 4.9 stars on hundreds of reviews. See our ratings list above.
Can I visit a dispensary on a wine country trip?
Yes, but keep purchases sealed in the trunk, never drive impaired, and do not use cannabis in tasting rooms.
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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.