Tampa has 36 dispensaries licensed by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU). They serve registered medical patients only. To buy, you show a current Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card (or a caregiver card) along with photo ID; a driver's license on its own gets you nothing, and cards issued by other states are refused. Fifteen of the city's stores line a single road, Dale Mabry Highway.
Tampa is a Trulieve town more than most: the Florida-based company runs 8 of the 36 stores here, with Curaleaf next at 5 and MÜV at 4. Seventeen companies compete in all, and because each one grows, processes and sells its own product, switching stores in Tampa really does mean switching menus. The challenge for patients is less finding a dispensary than choosing among several on the same few miles of highway.
All 36 Licensed Dispensaries in Tampa, FL
Dale Mabry Highway runs the length of the city, from MacDill Air Force Base in the south past Raymond James Stadium to Carrollwood in the north, and it holds 15 dispensaries. Kennedy Boulevard and Gandy Boulevard add a cluster in South Tampa, three stores sit near the University of South Florida on Fletcher, Fowler and Busch, and the rest are spread across New Tampa, East Tampa and the northwest suburbs. Some carry Tampa mailing addresses outside the city limits.
North Dale Mabry, stadium to Carrollwood: Trulieve (319 N Dale Mabry), Jungle Boys, Curaleaf (612 N Dale Mabry), Sanctuary Cannabis, Sunnyside, Cookies Florida, MÜV, Trulieve (8602 N Dale Mabry), Eden Florida and Curaleaf (13755 N Dale Mabry). South Dale Mabry: Goldflower Cannabis, Surterra Wellness, Insa, The Flowery and Ayr Cannabis Dispensary.
Kennedy, Gandy and South Tampa: Planet 13, Trulieve and MÜV on W Kennedy; Trulieve and Curaleaf on W Gandy; and MÜV on S Himes Avenue. Nearby, Ayr on W Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Curaleaf on N Florida Avenue serve the central city. USF area: Cookies Florida on E Fletcher, Surterra Wellness on E Fowler and Trulieve on E Busch. New Tampa: MÜV on Preserve Walk Lane and Planet 13 on Bruce B Downs.
East Tampa: RISE Dispensary and Trulieve on E Hillsborough Avenue. West and northwest: Trulieve and Green Dragon on W Hillsborough Avenue, Sanctuary Cannabis on W Waters, GrowHealthy on W Linebaugh, Curaleaf on Sheldon Road and Trulieve on Citrus Park Drive.
Best Tampa Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Goldflower Cannabis (5.0 stars from about 1,200 reviews) and Ayr on S Dale Mabry (5.0, about 580), both in South Tampa. Both Cookies Florida stores and Sunnyside hold 4.9.
- Most reviewed: Cookies Florida on N Dale Mabry (about 1,950 reviews), then Trulieve at 8602 N Dale Mabry (about 1,780).
- Before work: Goldflower and Trulieve at 319 N Dale Mabry open at 7 a.m.; Jungle Boys opens at 8:30.
- After work: Goldflower and both Cookies stores close at 9 p.m.; the Trulieve stores close at 8:45.
- Near USF: Cookies Florida on Fletcher has 4.9 stars from about 1,400 reviews.
Visiting a Dispensary in Tampa: Card, ID, Payment and Hours
Bring your registry card and a government photo ID. Staff look you up in the state registry at every visit and can sell only the forms and amounts your physician authorized, so a patient certified only for oils cannot walk out with flower. Payment rules are set company by company; cash and debit are the safe bet. No Tampa store may dispense between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. under state law, and most keep roughly 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. hours. Treatment centers can also deliver to your home, including after the stores close.
Tampa and Florida Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
| Rule | Florida medical patients |
|---|---|
| Purchase limit | 70-day supply per 70 days, as certified |
| Smokable flower | 2.5 ounces per 35 days unless the OMMU approves more |
| Possession | 70-day supply, or up to 4 ounces of flower, in original packaging |
| Edibles | 200 mg THC per product, 10 mg per serving |
| Home grow | Not allowed |
- On the water: Florida's definition of medical use excludes use in a motorboat, so the bay is off limits too. The same goes for cars and anywhere open to the public, such as Bayshore Boulevard or the Riverwalk.
- MacDill Air Force Base: Federal property at the south end of Dale Mabry, where a Florida card offers no protection.
- Driving: Impaired driving is DUI under section 316.193 whether or not you hold a card.
- No card: Possessing 20 grams or less is a first-degree misdemeanor under state law.
See our Florida marijuana laws guide for the complete picture.
Cannabis Taxes in Tampa
Patients pay no sales tax on medical marijuana in Tampa: Florida's sales tax law (section 212.08) exempts it, along with delivery devices, and we found no Tampa cannabis tax. What varies is price, and the spread between companies can be wide. Every treatment center must list its 30, 50 and 70-day supply prices online, and our 2026 price guide puts Florida in context.
Medical Marijuana in Tampa
A Tampa patient starts with an in-person visit to a qualified Florida physician, who enters a certification in the registry. You then apply to the OMMU for the $75 card, renewed every year. Proof of Florida residency is required, with a seasonal-resident route for people who live here at least 31 consecutive days a year and meet the other statutory tests. Caregivers must be 21, Florida residents and registered. New to the products? Start with Cannabis 101 or browse our strain library.
Dispensaries Near Tampa
- Dispensaries in Brandon: 10 stores east on I-4 and the Crosstown.
- Dispensaries in Lutz: 4 stores just north of the city.
- Dispensaries in St. Petersburg: 18 stores across the Howard Frankland Bridge.
- Dispensaries in Clearwater: 13 stores over the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
- Dispensaries in Largo: 8 stores in mid-Pinellas.
- Dispensaries in Lakeland: 9 stores east toward Orlando.
More cities are on the Florida directory.
Tampa Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Tampa?
Medical marijuana is legal for registered Florida patients; recreational use is not. Without a registry card you cannot buy at any Tampa dispensary.
Can tourists buy weed in Tampa?
No. Florida does not honor other states' medical cards and has no adult-use sales.
How many dispensaries are in Tampa?
36 licensed stores, 15 of them on Dale Mabry Highway.
Which company has the most dispensaries in Tampa?
Trulieve, with 8 stores. Curaleaf has 5 and MÜV has 4.
How do I get a medical marijuana card in Tampa?
Get certified in person by a qualified Florida physician, then apply online to the OMMU and pay the $75 fee. The approval email works at the counter until your card arrives.
Do Tampa dispensaries deliver?
Yes. Licensed treatment centers can deliver to registered patients, at any hour, though areas and fees differ.
What time do dispensaries open in Tampa?
Most at 9 a.m.; Goldflower and the Trulieve at 319 N Dale Mabry open at 7, the earliest allowed.
Can I smoke medical marijuana on a boat in Tampa Bay?
No. Florida excludes use in a motorboat from protected medical use, except for non-smokable low-THC cannabis.
Can I use my card at MacDill Air Force Base?
No. MacDill is federal property, and the Florida program does not apply there.
What is the best dispensary in Tampa?
Goldflower Cannabis and Ayr on S Dale Mabry both have 5.0 stars on Google. See the ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Every store here appears on the Office of Medical Marijuana Use's list of approved dispensing locations, which is our licensing source. Google ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. The list is refreshed monthly, and stores that close are removed.