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Best recreational dispensaries in California.

These are the highest-scoring shops in California right now. We weight the 8020 Score across selection, value, service, and location so the list reflects the whole experience, not just one cheap deal.

Browse the full California directory or read the California laws.

The ranking

Top 10 in California.

01
R. Greenleaf
Uptown
SolidDelivery
83/100
→ 02
Ultra Health
North Park
SolidRecreational
82/100
→ 03
La Mota
Midtown
SolidCash Only
81/100
→ 04
Planet 13
Venice
SolidRecreational
80/100
→ 05
Theory Wellness
Downtown
SolidRecreational
80/100
→ 06
Columbia Care
Fruitvale
SolidRecreational
79/100
→ 07
MedMen
Temescal
SolidRecreational
79/100
→ 08
Etain
Japantown
SolidRecreational
79/100
→ 09
Garden Remedies
Pacific Beach
SolidRecreational
78/100
→ 10
Harvest House
Hollywood
SolidRecreational
77/100
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FAQ

Common questions.

What's the best dispensary in California?

R. Greenleaf tops our California list with an 8020 Score of 83. It stands out for its balance of selection and value.

How are these dispensaries ranked?

Every shop gets an 8020 Score built from four weighted facets — selection (30%), value (30%), service (25%), and location (15%). No dispensary can pay to rank higher.

Which cities does this California list cover?

This statewide list draws from 24 dispensaries across 7 California cities.