Seattle has 50 cannabis stores with an active retail license from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). Anyone 21 or over can shop with a government photo ID, and that includes travelers with an out-of-state license or a passport. Seattle stores may sell between 8 a.m. and midnight, nearly all of them take cash or debit, and 36 hold a Department of Health medical endorsement.
A lot of Seattle's cannabis shoppers are only in town for a few days: a Mariners series, a cruise departure from Pier 66 or Pier 91, a conference downtown. This guide is built for them as much as for locals. It sorts the city's stores by neighborhood, flags the ones near Pike Place Market, the stadiums and the light rail line to Sea-Tac, and explains what you can and cannot do with your purchase before you fly or sail.
Seattle's 50 Licensed Cannabis Stores at a Glance
Washington limits how many retail cannabis licenses exist statewide, which is why Seattle, the state's biggest city, has far fewer shops than Portland. The upside for shoppers is that Seattle stores tend to be large, busy and well stocked, and several stay open close to midnight. Our list covers every store with a Seattle address and a current WSLCB license, from one-off independents to local chains with several branches, such as Uncle Ike's, Dockside Cannabis and Lux Pot Shop.
36 of the 50 are medically endorsed by the Department of Health, so a registered patient can find one in most parts of the city. Each listing shows the license number, a map pin, the phone number and directions. Some stores advertise with us, and any paid placement is clearly labeled.
Seattle Dispensaries by Neighborhood: Belltown, Capitol Hill, SoDo and More
Seattle has no single "weed street." Stores are scattered across the city, so the right one usually depends on where you are staying. Each neighborhood guide below lists every store in that area with hours, specialties and a summary of what reviewers say:
Capitol Hill and the Central District
Six shops in three clusters: E Olive Way near Capitol Hill light rail, 15th Avenue E near Volunteer Park, and 23rd and Union, home of the original Uncle Ike's. Read the Capitol Hill & Central District guide →
Downtown, Belltown and Lower Queen Anne
Seven shops within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the Pier 66 cruise terminal, the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena, including two 4.9-star stores. Read the Downtown, Belltown & Queen Anne guide →
SoDo and Georgetown
Seven shops near the stadiums and in Georgetown, including KUSH21 SoDo, Seattle's only store open until midnight. Read the SoDo & Georgetown guide →
Ballard, Fremont and Wallingford
Seven shops from the Ballard Locks to the Fremont Troll and Wallingford's NE 45th Street, plus a tiny independent in Interbay. Read the Ballard, Fremont & Wallingford guide →
North Seattle: Aurora, Green Lake, Lake City and the U District
Eight shops on car-friendly corridors with parking lots and some of Seattle's lowest prices. Read the North Seattle guide →
South Seattle and the Rainier Valley
Six shops from Columbia City station to a three-store cluster on Rainier Avenue S at the Renton line. Read the South Seattle & Rainier Valley guide →
West Seattle and White Center
Five shops, including two of the city's best-rated in the West Seattle Junction and Uncle Ike's White Center outlet. Read the West Seattle & White Center guide →
Best Seattle Dispensaries for Every Need
We chose these using each store's posted hours, its state license record and its public Google rating and review count, all checked in October 2026:
- Highest rated: Lux Pot Shop Belltown and Shawn Kemp's Cannabis Belltown (4.9 stars), Origins Cannabis West Seattle, Cannazone and Local Amsterdam (4.8).
- Open latest: KUSH21 SoDo, until midnight every day. See every closing time →
- Happy hours: The Green Door Seattle (30% off 8 to 9 a.m. weekdays), Greenworks N.W. (15% off twice daily), Hashtag and Clutch Cannabis. All Seattle deals →
- Lowest prices: Seattle Tonics, Ocean Greens and Ounce King Cannabis.
- Closest to Pike Place Market and the cruise piers: Have A Heart Belltown.
- Closest to the stadiums: Dockside Cannabis SoDo and Cannazone.
- Near Sea-Tac and light rail: A Greener Today South Seattle, 0.4 miles from Columbia City station. Sea-Tac guide →
- Medical patients: Canna West Seattle (certified consultants) and Origins Cannabis West Seattle (patients save up to 47%). Medical marijuana in Seattle →
- Most memorable: Dockside SoDo's cannabis museum, The Reef Georgetown's Street Fighter II lobby, Shawn Kemp's Sonics memorabilia and Herb's House's corner house and shop cat.
- Fully wheelchair accessible (entrance, parking and restroom): Cannazone and The Green Door Seattle.
Leaving Seattle by Plane, Cruise Ship or Ferry With Cannabis
Most visitor questions we get about Seattle are not about buying. They are about what happens next, because so many trips here end at an airport gate or a ship's gangway.
- Sea-Tac Airport: TSA screening follows federal law, and officers refer any cannabis they find to police. A flight to another state also means crossing a state line with it, which federal law forbids. Finish or leave behind what you bought before you take Link light rail to the airport.
- Cruise terminals: Alaska sailings from Pier 66 and Pier 91 usually call at a port in British Columbia, and carrying cannabis into Canada is illegal. Don't pack any for the cruise.
- Washington State Ferries: Federal rules apply on the water and state law bans using cannabis in public, so check WSF's current policy before you board. Boats to Victoria, B.C., cross the international border, so cannabis cannot go with you.
The simplest plan for a short stay: buy a small amount near where you are sleeping, use it on private property that allows it, and leave nothing in your luggage.
What You Will Pay: Seattle Taxes, Deals and Happy Hours
The single biggest factor in Seattle prices is Washington's 37% cannabis excise tax, one of the steepest anywhere in the country. Sales tax goes on top. Most stores fold the excise into the price on the shelf and add sales tax at checkout, so two shops with similar tags can still ring up differently. Ask for the total before you pay if you are comparing.
Seattle shops compete hard on discounts. Look for themed discount days, first-visit deals, loyalty programs and timed "happy hour" markdowns, like the early-morning and twice-daily deals in our list above. The lowest everyday prices tend to be in North Seattle, where stores along Aurora and Lake City Way have parking lots and lower rents.
Payment is mostly cash or debit. Card networks do not allow cannabis purchases on credit, so most stores keep an ATM by the door.
Seattle Cannabis Rules That Trip Up Visitors
Recreational cannabis has been legal in Washington since Initiative 502 passed in 2012. The rules below are the ones Seattle visitors run into most. Our full guide to Washington marijuana laws covers the rest.
- How much you can buy: per visit, an adult can buy 1 ounce of flower, 7 grams of concentrate, 16 ounces of solid edibles or 72 ounces of infused drinks.
- No smoking in public: using cannabis anywhere the public can see you, from Pike Place to Alki Beach to a stadium plaza, is a civil infraction with a fine of up to $50 plus court assessments.
- No lounges: Washington has never licensed a cannabis lounge, and a 2026 bill to allow consumption spaces did not pass. Most hotels and many short-term rentals forbid smoking, so ask before you book.
- No delivery: there is no legal delivery in Washington. An app or text line offering to bring cannabis to your hotel is not licensed.
- Rental cars: an opened package in the passenger area is a traffic infraction. Put it in the trunk, not the glove box.
- Day trips: Mount Rainier and Olympic are national parks, and federal law bans cannabis there.
Medical Cannabis in Seattle
Seattle has no stand-alone medical dispensaries. A patient registered in the Department of Health database, with a recognition card, shops at one of the 36 endorsed stores and gets three advantages: no sales tax, no 37% excise tax on DOH-compliant products, and higher limits of up to 3 ounces of flower, 48 ounces of solid edibles, 216 ounces of infused liquids or 21 grams of concentrate. Registered patients who are 18 to 20 may shop at endorsed stores too. Medical cards from other states are not honored here, so visiting patients buy as adult-use customers.
Popular Strains at Seattle Dispensaries
Seattle shelves mix local craft growers with familiar genetics. Names you will see often include OG Kush, Granddaddy Purple, White Widow, Durban Poison, Green Crack and Gelato Runtz, and our strain pages explain how each one tends to feel and taste.
If this is your first dispensary visit, our guides to finding the best dispensary and what to buy at a dispensary are a good start. For picking a strain, see how to choose the right strain, sativa vs. indica and our guide to terpenes.
Dispensaries Near Seattle: Burien, Shoreline, Bellevue, Renton
- Dispensaries in Shoreline: 4 stores just past the north city line on Aurora Ave N.
- Dispensaries in Burien: 2 stores south of the city, a short drive from Sea-Tac.
- Dispensaries in Bellevue: 5 stores across Lake Washington via I-90 or SR 520.
- Dispensaries in Renton: 6 stores at the south end of the lake.
- Dispensaries in Lynnwood: 9 stores up I-5 to the north.
- Dispensaries in Tacoma: 21 stores about 35 miles south.
Our Washington dispensary directory covers every other city in the state, tribal stores included.
Seattle Cannabis Questions, Answered
- Where is it legal to smoke weed in Seattle?
- Can tourists buy weed in Seattle?
- Seattle purchase limits explained
- Does Seattle have any cannabis lounges?
- Smoking weed in Seattle hotels and Airbnbs
Seattle Dispensary FAQ
Which Seattle dispensary is closest to Pike Place Market?
Have A Heart Belltown is the closest on our list to the market and the Pier 66 cruise terminal. Several other Belltown and downtown stores are within a short walk; see the downtown guide above.
Can I buy weed in Seattle with an out-of-state ID?
Yes. A valid, unexpired driver's license from any state, a passport or a military ID works, as long as it shows you are 21 or older. Stores turn away expired cards and photos of IDs, and most scan the ID at the door.
Can I bring weed through Sea-Tac Airport?
No. TSA follows federal law and passes any cannabis it finds to police, and flying it to another state is a federal crime. Leave it behind before you head to the airport.
Can I take cannabis on an Alaska cruise from Seattle?
No. Most Alaska cruises from Seattle call in British Columbia, and bringing cannabis into Canada is illegal. Don't bring any on board.
Is there a dispensary open until midnight in Seattle?
Yes. KUSH21 SoDo is open until midnight every day, and many other Seattle stores close at 11 p.m. Our open-late guide lists every closing time.
Are there cannabis lounges or smoking cafes in Seattle?
No. Washington does not license consumption lounges, and the 2026 bill to allow them failed. Cannabis can only be used on private property where the owner permits it.
Do Seattle dispensaries take credit cards?
Rarely. Visa and Mastercard prohibit cannabis purchases, so Seattle stores rely on cash and debit, and most have an ATM inside.
Why is weed more expensive in Seattle than in Portland?
Mostly taxes. Washington adds a 37% excise tax plus sales tax, while Oregon's cannabis tax tops out at 20%. Seattle's happy-hour and daily deals help close the gap.
Can I order weed delivery to my Seattle hotel?
No. Washington has no legal cannabis delivery, so anyone offering it is operating without a license. You have to buy in person.
Do Seattle dispensaries accept out-of-state medical cards?
No. Only patients in Washington's own DOH database get medical pricing and limits. Visitors 21 and over can still buy as recreational customers.
Can I grow my own weed in Seattle?
Not for recreational use. Washington still bans recreational home grows; a 2026 bill advanced in committee but did not become law. Registered medical patients have limited home-grow rights.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and licence numbers come from the WSLCB's list of active cannabis retailers, and medical endorsements come from the Department of Health's list of endorsed stores. We refresh the data monthly and remove stores whose licences are no longer active. Featured placements are paid and clearly labelled.