Dispensaries in Wailuku

Wailuku, the historic county seat of Maui, sits at the heart of the island’s medical cannabis landscape. Hawaii operates a medical-only cannabis program—recreational use remains illegal—and registered 329 cardholders have access to several licensed dispensaries throughout Central Maui. While Wailuku previously had its own dispensary location, patients now visit nearby facilities in Kahului, Kihei, and Upcountry Maui, all within a short drive. The island’s two licensed dispensary operators, Maui Grown Therapies and Pono Life Sciences Maui, cultivate their own cannabis locally and maintain multiple locations to serve Maui’s medical cannabis community. This guide covers the dispensaries most accessible to Wailuku residents, from the convenient Kahului locations just minutes away to the scenic Upcountry and South Maui options, helping you find the right facility for your medical cannabis needs.

1. Maui Grown Therapies – Kahului

Located in the Maui Lani Village Center, this flagship location serves as Hawaii’s first medical cannabis dispensary and remains the most accessible option for Wailuku residents. The facility welcomes patients from across Central Maui with a physician-led, patient-centered approach emphasizing education and individualized care. Their knowledgeable Patient Education Specialists, trained by cannabis researcher Michael Backes, guide patients through product selection based on specific medical needs. The welcoming atmosphere and comprehensive inventory make this an ideal choice for both first-time medical cannabis users and experienced patients seeking quality-assured products grown and processed right here on Maui.

Key Features:

• Hawaii’s first licensed medical cannabis dispensary with pioneering expertise
• Patient Education Specialists available for free consultations Monday-Saturday
• Full-service dispensary with extensive hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-6 PM, weekends 9 AM-4 PM
• Online ordering available through their website for convenient pickup
• First-time patient discount of $50 off initial purchase
• Vertically integrated operation—all products cultivated at their Upcountry production facility

Product Highlights: Maui Grown offers a diverse selection of cannabis flower featuring Hawaiian landrace genetics including their popular Royal Hawaiian strain, plus modern hybrids bred for specific medical applications. Their product line includes distillate and rosin vape cartridges, edibles formulated from locally-sourced ingredients, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, and therapeutic CBD products. All items undergo rigorous testing for pesticides and contaminants to ensure patient safety and product consistency.

2. Pono Life Maui – Kihei

Situated in South Maui’s Kihei Shopping complex, this location provides convenient access for patients in South and Central Maui regions. The dispensary emphasizes the Hawaiian concept of “pono”—living in balance and righteousness—reflected in their approach to patient care and product quality. The staff takes pride in transparency and education, regularly hosting classes and offering informal learning opportunities about cannabis science, particularly terpene profiles and their therapeutic effects. Located alongside 24-hour Longs Drugs, this express-style location offers efficient service in a welcoming environment where patients receive personalized guidance on dosage and product selection for optimal therapeutic results.

Key Features:

• Convenient South Maui location with ample parking and ADA accessibility
• Educational focus with regular classes and terpene information resources
• Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM with walk-ins and appointments accepted
• Online ordering through Dutchie platform for reserved same-day pickup
• Zero product contamination across 56 pesticide and contaminant tests
• Knowledgeable staff trained in matching products to specific medical conditions

Product Highlights: Pono Life maintains a carefully curated inventory of premium flower strains, each expertly cultivated and handled from plant to patient. Their selection includes pre-rolls for convenient dosing, a variety of edibles praised by patients for effectiveness, hash and concentrate products, distillate vape options, and tinctures. The dispensary emphasizes purity and consistency, with all products tested to demonstrate zero contamination while maintaining therapeutic potency.

3. Maui Grown Therapies – Pukalani (Upcountry)

Nestled in the scenic Upcountry Maui community of Makawao, this express location serves patients throughout the cooler elevation areas of the island while offering proximity to the company’s carbon-neutral production facility. The compact express format provides efficient service without sacrificing the patient education and product quality Maui Grown is known for. Patients appreciate the peaceful Upcountry setting and the opportunity to shop close to where their cannabis is actually grown and processed. This location particularly appeals to patients seeking a more intimate, community-focused dispensary experience away from the busier coastal areas.

Key Features:

• Upcountry location near Maui Grown’s cultivation facility in Pukalani
• Express format for quick, efficient service Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
• Patient Education Specialists available for free phone consultations
• Online ordering with same-day pickup available
• Part of Hawaii’s first vertically integrated medical cannabis operation
• Access to daily deals and weekend specials

Product Highlights: This location carries the full Maui Grown Therapies product line featuring locally-cultivated flower including unique genetics developed specifically for therapeutic applications. Patients can find Maui Grown’s signature strains, disposable vape pens with distillate and rosin options, edible products, cannabis oils, topicals for localized relief, and therapeutic formulations designed by their Science & Medical Advisory Board led by integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil.

4. Pono Life Maui – Lahaina (West Maui)

Located off the Lahaina Bypass at Ulupono Street, this West Maui location rebuilt following the devastating 2023 Lahaina wildfires and continues serving the island’s western communities. The dispensary maintains Pono Life’s commitment to providing safe alternatives through quality-assured cannabis products in a caring, supportive environment. Staff members at this location have earned particular recognition for their personalized service, with patients frequently mentioning the friendly, knowledgeable approach to helping customers find effective relief. The facility’s convenient access from the bypass makes it an easy stop for West and Central Maui residents.

Key Features:

• Rebuilt West Maui location serving the Lahaina community
• Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM with walk-in service and appointments
• Highly praised staff known for personalized, caring service
• CanPay mobile payment app accepted along with cash and debit
• Pre-registration by phone available to reserve product selection
• Free assistance with 329 card certification process for new patients

Product Highlights: The Lahaina location maintains Pono Life’s full selection of locally-grown cannabis flower in various strains, pre-rolled options for convenience, edible products that patients describe as highly effective, vape cartridges, concentrates including hash, and tinctures. All products are developed in-house and undergo comprehensive testing to ensure they’re consistently pure, clean, and free from contaminants while delivering reliable therapeutic effects.

5. Maui Grown Therapies – Kihei Express

This newer South Maui location in the Kihei Shopping complex opened in late 2023 to increase patient access following the loss of the Lahaina facility in the wildfires. The express-style dispensary offers the full Maui Grown Therapies experience in a convenient, streamlined format perfect for patients who know what they need. Located alongside familiar shopping destinations, this location makes it easy for Central and South Maui patients to incorporate their medical cannabis pickup into regular errands. Despite the express format, patients still have access to knowledgeable staff and can schedule consultations with Patient Education Specialists.

Key Features:

• Newest Maui Grown location opened November 2023 in convenient shopping center
• Express service format for efficient transactions Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
• Online ordering through Maui Grown website for pickup
• New patient special: $50 off first purchase
• Full product selection from Maui Grown’s Upcountry production facility
• Newsletter signup for weekend specials and exclusive sales

Product Highlights: Carries the complete Maui Grown Therapies inventory of locally-cultivated cannabis flower including strains from their Maui Grown Genetics line developed through crossbreeding Hawaiian landrace varieties with contemporary hybrids. Products include pre-rolls, vape cartridges with distillate and rosin concentrates, edibles made with local ingredients, tinctures for precise dosing, topicals, and specialty formulations with unique cannabinoid and terpene profiles designed for specific therapeutic applications.

6. Pono Life Maui – Former Wailuku Location (Closed)

Please note that the Pono Life Maui dispensary previously located at 115 N. Market Street in Wailuku is permanently closed. Patients who used this location are encouraged to visit the nearby Kihei or Lahaina Pono Life locations, both of which maintain the same product selection, staff expertise, and patient-focused approach. The Kihei location is approximately 15 minutes from Wailuku, while the main Pono Life facility served the area before closure. Current operating locations are listed on the Hawaii Department of Health website and Pono Life’s website with up-to-date hours and services.

Alternative Pono Life Locations:

• Kihei: 95 E. Lipoa Street – Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM
• Lahaina: 60 Ulupono Street #8 – Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
• Both locations offer the full Pono Life product line and services

Patient Support: Former Wailuku patients can contact Pono Life’s customer service at (808) 489-9454 for assistance choosing a convenient location, placing online orders, or scheduling appointments at alternative facilities. The company continues to serve the Central Maui medical cannabis community through its remaining locations across the island.