Los Angeles isn’t just the land of palm trees, beaches, and celebrities; it’s also home to some of the finest weed in the United States.

If you’re visiting, it’s easy to score iconic LA bud—you just need to know which hot spots to hit.

Off The Charts is a family-owned dispensary, known for having a top-tier menu full of discounts. Their Sherman Oaks location has an impressive 4.9-star rating on Google, backed by over 2.8K glowing reviews—proof that they’re doing something right.

When you stop by, you’ll find heavy-hitting brands like:

• Alien Labs
• Astronauts
• California Love
• Caviar Gold
• Dom Pen
• Jeeter
• Khalifa Kush (a nod to Wiz himself)

Address: 615 E 61st St, Los Angeles, CA 90001, United States

Phone: +1 323-521-5503

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 6AM-10PM

If you’re in the mid-city LA area, then The Pottery is a solid option. You can expect friendly staff that actually know their stuff, and locally grown cannabis from sustainable farmers.

Plus, they always have rotating deals, like 50% off when buying 2+ products, or 40% off all flower products in October.

Address: 5042 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States

Phone: +1 323-452-9833

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 8AM – 9PM; Sunday: 9AM-7PM

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick, vibey chat or a deep dive into your favorite strain, the team at LA Kush takes the weed-buying experience to the next level. They’re pros at listening to what you need and making sure you walk away with the perfect products—adding a little extra magic to your LA visit.

With nearly 5K Google reviews and a 4.9-star rating, LA Kush has earned its spot as a go-to dispensary for fair prices and a beautifully diverse menu.

Address: 5470 Valley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90032, United States

Phone: +1 323-342-9110

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 6AM-9:55PM

We’ve gotten the freshest bud from the Weed Shop Hollywood. Seriously, it smoked so crisp and tasty that we were convinced they grew, picked, and packaged it themselves at the store.

They keep things exciting with rotating deals and promos—like their Super Bowl sale, which had tourists scoring big time in the heart of H0llywood.

And their Planet of the Apes rolling tray? Iconic.

Address: 7095 Hollywood Blvd Suite 201 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States

Phone: +1 323-876-2489

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8AM-10PM; Saturday-Sunday: 9AM-10PM

If you need your weed fast, Sweet Flower’s downtown location offers same-day delivery and 20% off your first order.

Plus, their daily 25% off deals on rotating products make it easy to stretch your budget.

And the menu? Packed with fire options, from top-shelf brands to solid mids. Their Astronauts x Sweet Flower collab—Space Pirate was a killer, heavy Indica.

Address: 614 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States

Phone: +1 213-377-9420

Hours: Monday-Sunday: 9AM-10PM

Visiting a dispensary is much like visiting a liquor store, but with more security. Unlike most liquor stores, you must be 21+ to enter the premises. People under 21 can enter a liquor store, but won’t be able to purchase any alcohol. Bring your identification. 

Keep in mind that all dispensaries operate on a cash-only basis. The reason for this is that most banks and credit unions do not want cannabis cash deposits on their statements. Remember, weed is only legal by state laws with many restrictions, but it is still federally illegal and is a Schedule 1 drug. If a bank were to accept cannabis deposits, the federal government could shut down its institution.

In accordance with Prop 64, adults can legally purchase and possess up to one ounce of dry herb or up to 8 grams of concentrate.

Remember, possession does not necessarily mean ‘on your person’, it is also referring to you having contact with it. For instance, if it’s your car or in the bedside drawer, you are technically in possession. Be cautious, and calculate how much weed is in your pockets.

First-time patients get a nice little deal when visiting. Typically it is just a small percentage off of your first purchase, or a free gram or pre-roll. The bigger known dispensaries might have security outside checking IDs or someone is usually at the doors asking for some information, ID if you are a first-timer, etc.

The smaller dispensaries will have you check in with the person at the window, the same process as well as fill out a short consent form. Not all dispensaries are the same but if you find one you like, you get to meet your new budtender and build a beautiful relationship.

After you’re in the building, you may feel a bit overwhelmed with all the beauty sitting behind the glass. You may have the urge to droll and buy one of everything but take it easy, talk to the budtenders. Don’t be shy! They are always friendly and ready to answer any questions.

It may seem obvious, but common sense is not so common. When you walk out of a dispensary, your bag typically isn’t shouting “look at me, I’m full of weed!” So be cautious about where you go after you pick up. Leave the weed in the trunk of your car or take it back to the hotel, just try not to wander the streets with it. 

Think of it like the rules about alcohol in public, no open containers in the car, and can consume within specially designated areas. The weed comes in carefully packaged containers, some are even smell proof. Don’t be discouraged if you feel like you need a doctorate degree to open the childproof packaging, no one really gets it on the first ten or twelve tries.

Of course, you are going to want to smoke all the goodies you just picked up, so where can you go?

Under the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64), smoking cannabis in public places is illegal throughout California. That means you can’t just spark a joint anywhere you want. But don’t worry—LA offers some smoker-friendly options:

• Private residences
• Cannabis cafés/lounges
• Weed-friendly lodging

Of course, you’re bound to catch a whiff of someone’s joint while strolling through downtown LA.  The aroma of good herb floats around just about everywhere.

Still, lighting up on the street isn’t exactly a free pass—run into the wrong cop, and you could be facing a fine or worse. Play it smart and stick to the designated spots to keep your smoke session stress-free.