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North Coast
The redwood coast and the Coast Ranges, from the Oregon line south through Mendocino and Lake counties.
Bay Area
The nine counties around San Francisco Bay.
Sacramento Valley
The northern half of the Central Valley, along the Sacramento River.
Sierra and Far North
The Sierra Nevada and its foothills, the eastern Sierra, and the mountain counties up to the Oregon line.
Central Coast
The coast between the Bay Area and Los Angeles, from Santa Cruz to Ventura.
Central Valley
The San Joaquin Valley, from Stockton south to Bakersfield.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, from the coast to the Antelope Valley.
Orange County
The coast and inland cities between Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
Inland Empire
Riverside and San Bernardino counties, from the inland valleys east across the desert to the Colorado River.
San Diego
The state's southern edge along the Mexican border: San Diego County on the coast and Imperial County in the desert.
Questions about weed in California
Who can buy weed in California?
Adults 21 and older with a valid government ID. People 18 and older can buy with a physician's recommendation.
Do I need a medical card to buy weed in California?
No. Adults 21 and older can buy from a licensed shop with a valid government ID. A physician's recommendation lets people 18 and older buy.
Can visitors from out of state buy weed in California?
Yes. Any adult 21 or older with a valid government ID can buy from a licensed shop, wherever they live.
Why are there no dispensaries in my town?
California lets each city and county decide whether to allow cannabis shops, and many do not. Towns without shops are often served by delivery from nearby.
How many dispensaries does Plughaus list in California?
Plughaus lists 1710 licensed cannabis retailers in 51 California counties. The count changes as the state issues and ends licenses.
Where does Plughaus get its shop list?
Plughaus builds its listings from the California Department of Cannabis Control license register and refreshes them every month. Only shops with an active retail license are listed.
Can a shop pay to appear first?
No. Rank cannot be bought on Plughaus. A paid plan changes what a shop can show on its page, such as a menu. It never changes where the shop appears in a list.