Get Weed in San Francisco

Getting Weed in San Francisco, California

In San Francisco (2026), recreational cannabis is fully legal for adults 21+, and tourists can buy weed at licensed dispensaries with a valid ID. You can legally possess up to 1 ounce (28.5 g) of cannabis or 8 g of concentrates purchased from licensed retailers. 

Below are some well-known dispensaries visitors often use in San Francisco.

🌿 Best dispensaries in San Francisco (2026)

STIIIZY – Union Square

• 📍 180 O’Farrell St (right by Union Square)

• Popular with tourists staying in downtown hotels

• Large menu: flower, vape pods, edibles, concentrates

• Open early and late most days

• Easy stop before exploring downtown nightlife

Moe Greens Cannabis Dispensary & Lounge

• Dispensary plus a legal cannabis lounge

• Open about 9 AM – 10 PM

• One of the few places where you can consume cannabis on-site

• Near Civic Center and nightlife areas. 

Union Station Cannabis Dispensary

• In the Mission District, a major nightlife area

• Large menu of flower, edibles, concentrates, and CBD

• Has a consumption lounge with seating and fireplaces. 

The Apothecarium Dispensary – Castro

• One of the most respected dispensaries in SF

• Premium cannabis brands and knowledgeable staff

• Close to Castro nightlife and bars

🔥 Areas in San Francisco with the most cannabis culture

If you’re visiting, these neighborhoods have many dispensaries + nightlife:

• Mission District – bars, clubs, and cannabis lounges

• Union Square / Downtown – convenient for tourists

• Haight-Ashbury – historic hippie / cannabis culture area

• Castro District – nightlife + boutique dispensaries

San Francisco actually has dozens of licensed cannabis stores, making it one of the densest cannabis retail markets in the U.S. 

⚠️ Important rules in San Francisco

• Must be 21+ with ID

• Public consumption (parks, sidewalks, etc.) is generally not allowed

• You can use cannabis in private homes or licensed lounges.