California has a long history as a cannabis producer, cultivation center and tourism destination. Today, this legacy continues with several iconic weed destinations throughout the state.
These tourist attractions are designed to engage both new and existing cannabis users. At multiple locations, you can buy and smoke your flowers or concentrates in public. You can also go to your local dispensary and enjoy your product!
Weed tourism is a great way to educate people about cannabis. If you have never brought anything to sell or how to grow or manage your plants before, these places have easy accesss!
This type of travel is high impact, so care must be taken.
Hollywood
While most people know about Los Angeles for its movies, it has a significant cannabis community of its own. Known as the Golden City, this city is known for its famous L.A. freeway system and surrounding neighborhoods.
One of these neighborhoods is in Hollywood, where cannabis culture is growing. There are now numerous dispensaries and crop farms located in this city, making it one of the more visited cannabis-friendly cities in California.
The city was once known for its strong drug scene, but with recent changes in law enforcement and policy, many have moved away from that path. Today, drugs are widely viewed as a business done correctly and poorly alike.
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo-themed cannabis heaven? It’s a possibility. Rideo Drugstore & Rodeo is located in the same neighborhood as Dolce & Gabbana, and just a short drive from the famous Hermes store.
The Avenues main entrance is adorned with a wooden horse design, which represents the Avenues dedication to traditional Western culture. Once inside, visitors are treated to artworks and sculptures by local artists on every wall and ceiling, plus vintage movie posters and original decorations.
There’s also an old-style smoke shop with sturdy doors that go down into a basement, where you can find historical pipes, tobacco, smoking devices and books if you’re looking for some inspiration.
There are four distinct areas within Rideo: The Old Courthouse Room with its 1920s-style furniture; The Riding School; The Courtroom Room with its hardwood floors; And The General Store/Cave TMLogicos area with its 1950s-1970s decor.
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is a historic neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. It is known for its vintage and classic cars, alleys, and beaches.
Venice Beach has been hosting summer swimming parties for years, so it is not surprising to find many families with kids frequenting the water park and other fun activities.
The neighborhood also has some nice places to eat and drink, so you will not go fast by just eating and drinking there. You have to visit the local bars too, so prepare to be drunk!
One of the most iconic marijuana spots in California is at Venice & Gage boulevards. The Venice drug trade was a major factor in creating this famous pot spot.
Cannabis cafes
There are now more than a dozen cannabis cafes and coffee shops in California, all of which are called café. Most are located in cities such as San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Oakland.
Most have opened in recent years as a way to promote cannabis as an option to non-marijuana drugs such as coffee or snacks. Some even offer educational materials about cannabis and drug prevention programs have opened to encourage accessibility.
The appeal of the cannabis café is that people can go inside and enjoy a recreational marijuana experience without being forced to talk to staff or learn how to brew my own concentrate. This can be difficult at times, due to the length of time it takes!
Because the interior of the cafe is private, people can enjoy their drink or hash browns or hash without having to share information about themselves or having to wait for their turn at the pot roasting station.
Emerald Triangle
The California Emerald Triangle is a marijuana-friendly tourism destination in the northern part of the state. These diverse cities and counties work together to combat crime and create an anti-stereotypical environment for people to come and smoke.
The area is home to oil, wood, and cannabis businesses, making it one of the most interconnected regions in California. A large portion of the population is made up of young people who have been out of the system for a while and don’t frequent cannabis products, making this a great way to increase your local community support.
The region was created as a way for people to avoid the restrictive laws in other parts of the state, like Sacramento.
Redwood National Park
One of the most iconic places in California is Redwood National Park.
A wilderness park with over 1,000 square miles of land, Redwood is home to a large number of plant species, including numerous redwoods.
Redwood trees can grow up to 300 feet in height and are the fourth tallest tree in the world. They can also grow up to 200 years in life span!
Because they are such large trees, it is important for them to stay sturdy by having thick roots and strong support systems. When they fall over, these systems hold it steady until new support systems come online.
Napa Valley
Less known than its neighboring states, California is well-known for its beautiful landscapes and warm weather.
So, when it comes to cannabis culture, you can expect to find the valley of Napa and Sonoma counties prominent. This region is home to several cannabis dispensaries, tasting booths at various festivals, and of course, your traditional wine and beer drinkin’s.
At first glance, the city of Napa appears to be a sleepy little town with small shops and restaurants. However, once you visit one of the dispensaries in town, you will see why it has been dubbed the “Cannabis Laundry” because of all the work that goes into cleaning out cannabis plants.
The workers at these facilities are required to wear protective equipment while in operation so as not to harm themselves or others.
The Golden Gate Bridge
When you’re ready to take the plunge and head to California to enjoy the state’s marijuana culture, the most iconic weed destinations in the state are probably the Golden Gate Bridge and California’s cannabis capital, San Francisco.
While both locations are spectacular, they are very different. The Golden Gate Bridge is a long, steady, and somewhat predictable path for visitors. It is also more secluded and mysterious than San Francisco’s often-busy streets.
Visitors to either location can find cannabis themed cafes, shops, and/or experiences where they can enjoy a meal or a beverage with some of their favorite products.
