San Diego County, by area
Dispensaries by area in San Diego County
Where the licensed stores are, city by city and neighborhood by neighborhood, and the nearest ones where there are none. Each page also sets out what that place's local government allows.
San Diego County has 87 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries, checked against the state license record on October 6, 2026. They are not spread evenly: 8 of the county's 18 cities prohibit storefronts, and inside the City of San Diego the stores sit only where zoning allows. Each page below gives the count for its area and the nearest licensed stores.
Cities
- San Diego
33 licensed stores
33 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in the City of San Diego, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- La Mesa
15 licensed stores
15 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in La Mesa, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Vista
11 licensed stores
11 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Vista, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Chula Vista
7 licensed stores
7 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Chula Vista, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Encinitas
4 licensed stores
4 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Encinitas, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Lemon Grove
4 licensed stores
4 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Lemon Grove, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- National City
4 licensed stores
4 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in National City, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Santee
4 licensed stores
4 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Santee, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Imperial Beach
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Imperial Beach, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Carlsbad
None licensed · nearest 3.7 miles
Carlsbad prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Carlsbad's rules say about delivery.
- Coronado
None licensed · nearest 3 miles
Coronado prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Coronado's rules say about delivery.
- Del Mar
None licensed · nearest 4.8 miles
Del Mar prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Del Mar's rules say about delivery.
- El Cajon
None licensed · nearest 3.7 miles
El Cajon prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what El Cajon's rules say about delivery.
- Escondido
None licensed · nearest 9.2 miles
Escondido prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Escondido's rules say about delivery.
- Oceanside
None licensed · nearest 4.1 miles
Oceanside allows cannabis storefronts, but the state record shows none licensed yet. See the nearest licensed dispensaries and Oceanside's own rules.
- Poway
None licensed · nearest 4.8 miles
Poway prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Poway's rules say about delivery.
- San Marcos
None licensed · nearest 3 miles
San Marcos prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what San Marcos's rules say about delivery.
- Solana Beach
None licensed · nearest 3.4 miles
Solana Beach prohibits cannabis storefronts. See the nearest licensed dispensaries, how far they are, and what Solana Beach's rules say about delivery.
San Diego neighborhoods
- Mission Valley
6 licensed stores
6 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Mission Valley, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- City Heights
3 licensed stores
3 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in City Heights, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Kearny Mesa
3 licensed stores
3 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Kearny Mesa, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Midway District
3 licensed stores
3 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Midway District, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Mira Mesa
3 licensed stores
3 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Mira Mesa, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Sorrento Valley
3 licensed stores
3 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Sorrento Valley, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Linda Vista
2 licensed stores
2 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Linda Vista, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- San Ysidro
2 licensed stores
2 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in San Ysidro, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Barrio Logan
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Barrio Logan, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Otay Mesa
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Otay Mesa, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Pacific Beach
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Pacific Beach, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Carmel Valley
None licensed · nearest 3.1 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Carmel Valley. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Carmel Valley.
- Clairemont
None licensed · nearest 1.4 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Clairemont. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Clairemont.
- College Area
None licensed · nearest 1.7 miles
No licensed dispensary is in College Area. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in College Area.
- Downtown & Gaslamp
None licensed · nearest 1.4 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Downtown & Gaslamp. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Downtown & Gaslamp.
- East Village
None licensed · nearest 1.6 miles
No licensed dispensary is in East Village. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in East Village.
- Hillcrest
None licensed · nearest 1.2 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Hillcrest. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Hillcrest.
- La Jolla
None licensed · nearest 3.1 miles
No licensed dispensary is in La Jolla. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in La Jolla.
- Little Italy
None licensed · nearest 0.7 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Little Italy. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Little Italy.
- Mission Beach
None licensed · nearest 2.8 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Mission Beach. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Mission Beach.
- Normal Heights
None licensed · nearest 0.8 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Normal Heights. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Normal Heights.
- North Park
None licensed · nearest 1.6 miles
No licensed dispensary is in North Park. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in North Park.
- Ocean Beach
None licensed · nearest 2.3 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Ocean Beach. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Ocean Beach.
- Old Town
None licensed · nearest 0.6 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Old Town. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Old Town.
- Point Loma
None licensed · nearest 3 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Point Loma. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Point Loma.
- Rancho Bernardo
None licensed · nearest 4.5 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Rancho Bernardo. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Rancho Bernardo.
- Scripps Ranch
None licensed · nearest 3.2 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Scripps Ranch. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Scripps Ranch.
- South Park
None licensed · nearest 1.1 miles
No licensed dispensary is in South Park. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in South Park.
- University City
None licensed · nearest 1.1 miles
No licensed dispensary is in University City. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in University City.
Unincorporated communities
- Ramona
2 licensed stores
2 state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Ramona, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Lakeside
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Lakeside, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Valley Center
1 licensed store
1 state-licensed cannabis dispensary in Valley Center, each with its license number, plus the nearest others and the local rules on hours and delivery.
- Alpine
None licensed · nearest 11 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Alpine. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Alpine.
- Bonita
None licensed · nearest 2.3 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Bonita. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Bonita.
- Bonsall
None licensed · nearest 4.6 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Bonsall. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Bonsall.
- Borrego Springs
None licensed · nearest 32 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Borrego Springs. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Borrego Springs.
- Fallbrook
None licensed · nearest 9.5 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Fallbrook. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Fallbrook.
- Jamul
None licensed · nearest 8.1 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Jamul. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Jamul.
- Julian
None licensed · nearest 16 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Julian. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Julian.
- Rancho Santa Fe
None licensed · nearest 3.9 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Rancho Santa Fe. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Rancho Santa Fe.
- Spring Valley
None licensed · nearest 0.8 miles
No licensed dispensary is in Spring Valley. See the nearest licensed stores, how far they are, and the rules that apply in Spring Valley.
Chula Vista neighborhoods
Know the ZIP code? Browse by ZIP code. Looking for one store, or every store? The county directory lists all 87 with their license numbers.
Common questions
- Which cities in San Diego County have dispensaries?
- San Diego (33), La Mesa (15), Vista (11), Chula Vista (7), Encinitas (4), Lemon Grove (4), National City (4), Santee (4) and Imperial Beach (1), by the state license record checked on October 6, 2026. 8 of the county's 18 cities prohibit cannabis storefronts: Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Poway, San Marcos and Solana Beach.
- Do cannabis rules differ by city or neighborhood?
- State law is the same everywhere in the county. What differs is local: each city decides whether to allow stores, when they may open and who may deliver. Inside a city the rules are the same in every neighborhood, and only the geography changes.
- Which San Diego neighborhoods have dispensaries?
- Of the 29 San Diego neighborhoods covered here, 11 have licensed stores: Mission Valley (6), City Heights (3), Kearny Mesa (3), Midway District (3), Mira Mesa (3), Sorrento Valley (3), Linda Vista (2), San Ysidro (2), Barrio Logan (1), Otay Mesa (1) and Pacific Beach (1). The other 18 have none. The City of San Diego limits outlets to four per Council District, 36 citywide, and allows them only in certain zones.
Updated 2026-10-06. Sources reviewed 2026-07-31. Not legal advice — see the about page for our sourcing standard. License data checked 2026-10-06.