Best Dispensary Near Chinatown SF

Yes! Recreational cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and older. You don’t need to be a California resident — just bring a valid government-issued ID (passport works great for international visitors).

Take the T-Third line to Chinatown-Rose Pak Station. Exit onto Stockton Street, walk one block west to Grant Avenue, then head north. Grant Avenue becomes Columbus Avenue — we’re at 899 Columbus, about an 8-minute walk total.

You can smoke cannabis anywhere tobacco smoking is allowed — but not in public parks or beaches, within 15 feet of doors/windows of businesses, hotel rooms (most have no-smoking policies), or rental cars. Best options for tourists include Airbnbs that allow smoking, designated smoking areas, and cannabis lounges. Staying in a hotel? Edibles and low-odor vapes are your best bet.

Due to federal banking regulations, most dispensaries are cash-only. However, we have an ATM on-site for your convenience. Some debit cards work through our cashless ATM system (it processes as an ATM withdrawal). Pro tip: Chinatown has many banks with ATMs along Grant Avenue if you want to avoid fees.

Welcome! We recommend starting with low-dose edibles (2.5-5mg THC) — Camino and Kiva make great beginner gummies. Also consider 1:1 THC:CBD products — the CBD balances the THC for a gentler experience. Or try pre-rolls labeled Sativa — generally more energizing and less sedating. Our budtenders are happy to guide you — just let them know you’re new! Golden rule: Start low, go slow.

No. Cannabis is still federally illegal in the US, which means you cannot bring it through airport security (TSA is a federal agency) or across state lines — even to other legal states. This is why we recommend disposable vapes and edibles — products you can enjoy during your trip and finish before you leave.

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