LA rid its cannabis stigma with a few slick makeovers of old-school pot shops, which are now attracting long lines and an older demographic.
Prop 215 is passed, making medical cannabis legal.
Anyone can get a card with $60 through HelloMD.
The recreational market is officially legal, but tales of pesticides and lead in the vape are issues.
The market heats up as super luxe shops get ready for their debuts.
The local cannabis scene is moving at a rapid pace, reflecting how determined LA is to start generating serious cash and make their mark as the “it” destination. With legalization comes the rise of the brand, quickly replacing ratchet bong culture with sophisticated designs. Surprisingly, LA’s flower selection is getting heavy on the indoor, which doesn’t seem synonymous with the California sunshine that makes us crave joints fueled by their notorious weather.
A special non-descript shop with a lot of heart. The first LA medical dispensary to open. Their seniority in knowledge stands out with this top-notch selection. Ask for Jen. She knows what’s up and will take care of you.
Walk away with your cannabis and all the accessories you need. Higher Standards accessory shop lives within The Pottery. Ask for Willy who can talk ‘organic everything’ all day. He’ll take good care of you.
Worth seeing once… for now. Service is more miss than hit. Selection is excellent.
Created by entrepreneur Randy Smith, a Harvard grad with a background in hospitality, Sunday Goods was founded in Arizona in 2013 with the goal of making the highest quality cannabis as efficiently as possible.
The flower is greenhouse-grown, which fuels the buds with sunshine while protecting them from the elements. Medical grade and super potent, we love the indica blend for serious wind-down time. Sunday Goods’ logical labeling gives us everything we need to know about its strains. If there was one thing we could change, it’s the taste of raw hemp paper, an ongoing trend in pre-rolls that leaves us begging for toothpaste. Still, it has become our numero uno in LA by far.
Brought into the world by Tracy Anderson, a former Marley Natural creative, Pure Beauty’s cheeky emoji eyes logo gives a wink to the modernization of this surging industry, and embraces the playfulness of cannabis culture.
This super-potent joint stops just shy of entering too-strong stoner land. The act of smoking this joint-like-cigarette is a slightly different experience with a deeper inhale (think Marlboro Lights). While the filter creates a weird taste, the loose flower showcases the Pure Beauty flavor in all its glory. Fun, playful, high-end, and so potent that it's a great choice for chronic pain sufferers. We consistently have super-creative moments with Pure Beauty products regardless of strain, and they make a perfect gift.
[Ed note: Nina, who is not a sativa girl, seems to handle this one just fine].
A feel-good line with feel-good organic ingredients. Alaska native Thea began her journey paying her way through college as a weed trimmer. These days, this small, family-run operation includes a registered nurse and herbalist dedicated to making these topicals pure.
Derived from organic, sungrown cannabis in Humboldt County. Blended with organic rose, vanilla, and jasmine essential oils. Fast-absorbing, yet it can be massaged in for a while if you’re feeling achy or stiff. A great option for daytime as the scent is pretty but mild. Don’t let the ultra-sweet packaging fool you. It’s loaded with 100 mg CBD + 50mg THC. Packaged in 100 percent recyclable/reusable glass. Paraben-free. Great for aches, pains, and arthritis.
Note: We use it to massage our hands when our joints are stiff.
Founded by Veternariun Tim Shu to help our furry friends.
This one wasn’t easy so we passed it over to our resident picky eater Sarge, who is a fan.