Van Nuys has 10 dispensaries licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Adults 21 and older can buy with valid government photo ID, and visitors can use an out-of-state license or passport. 10 stores also hold a medicinal license, and because Van Nuys is part of the City of Los Angeles, the city's cannabis business tax applies.
Van Nuys, in the middle of the San Fernando Valley, is home to Van Nuys Airport and to a branch of the Los Angeles Office of Finance, which collects the city cannabis tax, on Van Nuys Boulevard. Yet none of the stores on this page is on Van Nuys Boulevard itself. They sit on cross streets and around the airport; Van Nuys Boulevard shops the DCC lists under a Los Angeles address appear on our Los Angeles dispensary page.
All 10 Licensed Dispensaries in Van Nuys, CA
The stores fall into three pockets: around the airport (91406), along Victory Boulevard and Oxnard Street (91411 and 91401), and near Sepulveda Boulevard and Sherman Way (91405).
Near Van Nuys Airport (91406): Hayvenhurst Avenue has Lemonnade Van Nuys and dosist WS (Westside Station, Final Bell WS). East of the runways, Kushism is on Woodley Avenue and Catalyst Van Nuys is on Orion Avenue.
Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street and Sepulveda: Victory Boulevard has Valley Herbal Center and Sky Club. Oxnard Street has The Reefinary in 91411 and Red Moon farther east in 91401. In 91405, Eaze Weed Delivery & Dispensary Van Nuys is on Sepulveda Boulevard and Valley Verde is on Sherman Way.
Best Van Nuys Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Catalyst Van Nuys (4.9 stars, about 890 reviews) and Valley Verde (4.9, about 450), then Lemonnade Van Nuys (4.8, about 240).
- Most reviewed: Catalyst Van Nuys, then Eaze Van Nuys (about 560 reviews).
- Open earliest: Red Moon opens at 7 a.m.
- Open until 10 p.m.: Eaze Van Nuys, Kushism, The Reefinary and Valley Verde.
- Earliest closing: Valley Herbal Center, at 8 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Van Nuys: ID, Payment and Hours
Staff check a valid, unexpired government photo ID at the door; patients 18 to 20 also need a physician's recommendation. Bring cash or a debit card, since credit cards are rarely accepted while cannabis stays federally illegal. State rules allow sales from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Van Nuys closing times range from 8 to 10 p.m.
Van Nuys and California Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
The daily adult-use limit is 28.5 grams of non-concentrated cannabis, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants. Using cannabis anywhere open to the public is an infraction with a fine of up to $100, as is use anywhere tobacco smoking is banned. Never use cannabis in a car, and keep open packages out of the passenger area. Read the California marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Van Nuys
Expect three layers: California's 15% cannabis excise tax, sales tax (10.25% in the City of Los Angeles since October 1, 2026, according to the CDTFA) and the Los Angeles cannabis business tax, charged to stores at 10% of adult-use gross receipts and 5% of medical gross receipts, according to the city's Office of Finance. The city says the business tax is not a tax on the consumer, but it is built into prices and some receipts show it. See our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Van Nuys
All 10 Van Nuys stores serve medical patients. Patients 18 and older need a California physician's recommendation. A state Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) removes sales tax, but not the 15% excise tax. The city's business tax rate on medical sales is half the adult-use rate.
Dispensaries Near Van Nuys
- Dispensaries in North Hollywood: 19 stores to the east.
- Dispensaries in Reseda: 7 stores to the west.
- Dispensaries in Studio City: 6 stores to the southeast.
- Dispensaries in Sylmar: 6 stores north on the 405.
- Dispensaries in Los Angeles: 158 stores, including shops on Van Nuys Boulevard.
See every city on our California dispensary directory.
Van Nuys Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Van Nuys?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy and use cannabis under California law. Public use is still banned.
Is Van Nuys its own city?
No. Van Nuys is a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, so city cannabis rules and taxes apply.
How many dispensaries are in Van Nuys?
Our directory lists 10 DCC-licensed stores with a Van Nuys address.
Can tourists buy weed in Van Nuys?
Yes. Anyone 21 or older with a valid out-of-state license or passport can buy.
What time do dispensaries close in Van Nuys?
Four stores stay open until 10 p.m., the latest the state allows.
Do Van Nuys dispensaries take cards?
Many take debit cards and all take cash.
How much can I buy at a Van Nuys dispensary?
Adults can buy up to 28.5 grams of flower, 8 grams of concentrate and 6 immature plants per day.
Where can I smoke weed in Van Nuys?
Only on private property with the owner's permission.
Can I get weed delivered in Van Nuys?
Yes. California allows licensed retailers to deliver to homes between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
What is the best dispensary in Van Nuys?
Catalyst Van Nuys and Valley Verde both rate 4.9 stars on Google. See the list above.
Can I fly with weed from Van Nuys Airport?
No. Cannabis is illegal under federal law, so do not carry it on any aircraft, private or commercial.
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How we build this list: Every store here appears on the California Department of Cannabis Control's license list, which supplies names, addresses, license numbers and medicinal designations. Google ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and drop stores whose licenses lapse.