Ukiah has 14 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy, including visitors driving Highway 101 through Mendocino County, and 13 Ukiah licenses also serve medical patients 18 and older. As the Mendocino County seat, Ukiah sits in the Emerald Triangle, California's best-known cannabis growing region, along with Humboldt and Trinity counties.
Ukiah is a small city with a large number of stores for its size, and it feels different from a big-city market. Several shops are independent local stores, review counts are modest next to big-city chains, and almost every store opens at 9 a.m. Shoppers come from the farms and small towns of inland Mendocino County as well as from travelers heading to the coast or the redwoods.
All 14 Licensed Dispensaries in Ukiah, CA
Every Ukiah store shares the 95482 ZIP code, and State Street, the city's long main road, holds the largest group, from South State Street to North State Street. The others sit on side streets and business parks around town, from Airport Park Boulevard in the south to Lake Mendocino Drive in the north.
State Street: On South State Street, Cookies, Eagle Eye Lounge and Kure are close together. Vibe by California is on State Street downtown, and North State Street has Perfect Union and Revolution Emporium.
Around town: Cannavine is on Airport Park Boulevard, Heritage Mendocino is on Cunningham Street, Plantshop is on Wellmar Drive and Local Roots is on Seminary Avenue. Compassionate Heart Mutual Benefit Association is on Kuki Lane, Minerva Medica is on North Lovers Lane and Kure Wellness is on Lake Mendocino Drive.
Best Ukiah Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Plantshop (5.0 stars, about 115 reviews), Cannavine (4.7, about 980), Vibe by California (4.6, about 150) and Kure Wellness (4.6, about 130).
- Most reviewed: Cannavine leads by far, followed by Vibe by California and Kure Wellness.
- Open latest: Kure Wellness stays open until 9:50 p.m. Local Roots, Vibe by California and Revolution Emporium close at 9 p.m.
- Medical patients: Plantshop holds a separate medical license, and most other Ukiah stores carry both designations. Heritage Mendocino is adult-use only.
Visiting a Dispensary in Ukiah: 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. Ukiah stores keep shorter hours, roughly 9 a.m. to between 6 and 9 p.m., and Plantshop closes at 6 p.m.
- Payment: Bring cash in case a store's card reader is down. Many stores take debit; credit cards are rare.
Ukiah 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 has the details.
- Lake Mendocino: The lake's recreation areas are federal property managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and cannabis is illegal on federal land.
- Public use: Using cannabis in parks, on sidewalks or in other public places is an infraction with a fine of up to $100.
- Driving: On Highway 101 and Highway 20, keep cannabis sealed or in the trunk, and never drive impaired.
Cannabis Taxes in Ukiah
Every sale includes California's 15% cannabis excise tax plus sales tax. We could not verify a local cannabis tax charged on Ukiah retail sales from an official source, so we do not list one. Because some stores with Ukiah addresses may sit outside city limits, local taxes can differ from store to store; your receipt shows what you paid. Our cannabis prices by state report shows how California compares.
Medical Marijuana in Ukiah
13 Ukiah licenses include medicinal sales. Patients 18 and older with a California physician's recommendation can shop at any store with a Medical badge. The state MMIC card removes sales tax at checkout.
Dispensaries Near Ukiah
- Dispensaries in Santa Rosa: 29 stores south on Highway 101 in Sonoma County.
- Dispensaries in Napa: 11 stores in wine country to the southeast.
- Dispensaries in Eureka: 12 stores north on Highway 101 in Humboldt County.
- Dispensaries in Arcata: 7 stores just past Eureka.
Browse every city on our California dispensary directory.
Ukiah Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Ukiah?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed Ukiah stores and use cannabis on private property where allowed.
How many dispensaries are in Ukiah?
Our directory lists 14 DCC-licensed stores in Ukiah, more than any other Mendocino County town.
Is Ukiah part of the Emerald Triangle?
Yes. Ukiah is the seat of Mendocino County, which together with Humboldt and Trinity counties makes up the Emerald Triangle growing region.
Can tourists buy weed in Ukiah?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with an out-of-state driver's license or passport.
What time do dispensaries close in Ukiah?
Usually between 8 and 9 p.m. Kure Wellness is open the latest, until 9:50 p.m.
Do Ukiah dispensaries take cards?
Many take debit, and all take cash. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Ukiah?
Up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Can I smoke weed at Lake Mendocino?
No. The lake's recreation areas are federal property, and cannabis is illegal on federal land.
Can I get weed delivered in Ukiah?
Yes. California allows licensed delivery anywhere in the state between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., though rural routes may have fewer options.
What is the best dispensary in Ukiah?
Plantshop has 5.0 stars on about 115 reviews, and Cannavine has 4.7 stars on nearly 1,000. See our ratings list above.
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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.