# Is cannabis legal in California?

> Allowed with conditions. California permits adult-use purchases from state-licensed cannabis retailers for adults 21+. Medicinal access for adults 18+ with a physician's recommendation is a separate route. Local restrictions and federal prohibitions still apply. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-09-07.

Source page: https://420.camp/uk/weed/united-states/california  
Verified: 2026-09-07 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: California.  
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## Facts

- **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Legal status:** Allowed with conditions. California permits adult-use purchases from state-licensed cannabis retailers for adults 21+. Medicinal access for adults 18+ with a physician's recommendation is a separate route. Local restrictions and federal prohibitions still apply. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-09-07.
- **Can tourists buy:** Allowed with conditions. Visitors buy on the same terms as residents: any adult 21+ with a valid government-issued ID may purchase from a state-licensed retailer; California sets no residency requirement. The personal possession limits (28.5 g of cannabis, 8 g of concentrate) apply, consumption is restricted to private property and licensed lounges, and taking cannabis across the state line remains a federal offence. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-09-08.
- **Overview of United States (not a local permission):** Легальний adult-use продаж існує лише у штатах і територіях, де recreational-ринок реально запущено, а не по всій країні. У таких юрисдикціях туристи зазвичай можуть купувати в ліцензованому dispensary з 21 року з чинним державним посвідченням особи або паспортом. Канабіс залишається під федеральним контролем, тому продукт не можна перевозити між штатами чи через міжнародні кордони.
- **Context source reviewed:** 2026-08-30 (United States; inherited context)
- **Medical access:** Medical use only. California передбачає медичний доступ за рекомендацією лікаря. Купівля повнолітніми пацієнтами й доступ неповнолітніх через опікуна мають різні вимоги; медична картка не тотожна рекомендації. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.
- **Possession limit:** Allowed with conditions. For adults 21+, California's general non-medical personal allowance is up to 28.5 g of cannabis other than concentrate and up to 8 g of concentrated cannabis. Medicinal and lawful home-cultivation provisions have separate rules; this is not an unrestricted possession allowance. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-09-07.
- **Public consumption:** Prohibited. Канабіс не можна вживати в громадських місцях (включно з ресторанами та барами), будь-де, де заборонене куріння тютюну, у межах 1 000 футів від школи, дитячого садка чи молодіжного центру за присутності дітей, а також на федеральних землях, таких як національні парки. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Private consumption:** Allowed with conditions. Споживання дозволене на приватній території, але власники нерухомості та орендодавці можуть його забороняти; місцеві нормативні акти можуть додавати подальші обмеження. Conditions: Minimum age 21+. Rule jurisdiction: California. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Minimum age:** 21+ (purchase, tourist access, possession, private consumption)
- **Important restrictions:** Перевірте медичні умови для конкретного препарату та вимоги до відпуску. Дозволи на перевезення й імпорт потрібно перевіряти окремо. Cannabis may not be taken out of California — crossing a state line with it is a federal offence.

## Venues in California

420.camp lists 702 cannabis venues in California: 670 dispensaries, 27 private clubs, 3 lounges, 2 CBD & hemp shops. 672 show opening hours, 686 list a phone number, 677 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. 24 admit members only.

Full list: https://420.camp/uk/weed/united-states/california

## Cities in California

- [Los Angeles](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/los-angeles.md) — 154 venues
- [San Francisco](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/san-francisco.md) — 43 venues
- [Sacramento](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/sacramento.md) — 41 venues
- [San Diego](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/san-diego.md) — 31 venues
- [Long Beach](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/long-beach.md) — 25 venues
- [Santa Ana](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/santa-ana.md) — 24 venues
- [San Jose](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/san-jose.md) — 21 venues
- [Oakland](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/oakland.md) — 19 venues
- [Fresno](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/fresno.md) — 16 venues
- [North Hollywood](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/north-hollywood.md) — 16 venues
- [West Hollywood](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/west-hollywood.md) — 15 venues
- [Palm Springs](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/palm-springs.md) — 14 venues
- [Costa Mesa](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/costa-mesa.md) — 12 venues
- [Needles](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/needles.md) — 10 venues
- [Van Nuys](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/van-nuys.md) — 9 venues
- [La Mesa](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/la-mesa.md) — 8 venues
- [Modesto](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/modesto.md) — 8 venues
- [Cathedral City](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/cathedral-city.md) — 7 venues
- [Lynwood](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/lynwood.md) — 6 venues
- [Mission](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/mission.md) — 6 venues
- [Palm Desert](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/palm-desert.md) — 6 venues
- [San Pedro](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/san-pedro.md) — 6 venues
- [Studio City](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/studio-city.md) — 6 venues
- [Sun Valley](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/sun-valley.md) — 6 venues
- [Wilmington](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/wilmington.md) — 6 venues
- [Berkeley](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/berkeley.md) — 5 venues
- [Gardena](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/gardena.md) — 5 venues
- [Indio](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/indio.md) — 5 venues
- [Reseda](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/reseda.md) — 5 venues
- [Sherman Oaks](https://420.camp/weed/united-states/california/sherman-oaks.md) — 5 venues

## Sources
- [United States legal reference](https://www.ncsl.org/civil-and-criminal-justice/cannabis-overview)
- [California Health and Safety Code 11362.1](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC&sectionNum=11362.1.)
- [California DCC: what is legal](https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/consumers/whats-legal/)
- [United States — medical access — official guidance](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/fda-regulation-cannabis-and-cannabis-derived-products-including-cannabidiol-cbd)

Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/united-states/california