Retail: Best Cannabis Dispensary

1. Farmacy Santa Ana

1327 E. St. Gertrude Place, Santa Ana; 714-576-2150; farmacyshop.com

Formerly known as Bud and Blossom, Farmacy is the newly renamed cannabis dispensary located in the prime area of Santa Ana. Since 2016, it has offered residents 21 years of age and up the opportunity to shop premium cannabis products including flowers, edibles, and concentrates.

Today, the shop continues to be the No. 1 choice for locals looking to purchase recreational and wellnessdriven cannabis products. Not available to visit in-store? No worries, Farmacy provides customers the option to shop online or order for same-day delivery!

Once you walk into the Santa Ana storefront location, you’ll be greeted by a familiar aroma with hints of fruit flavors and savory scents. Customers can survey the flowers and products for sale through beautifully designed constructed glass displays before making their choice. All of Farmacy’s products are sustainably sourced from local growers.

Farmacy says it continuously aims to provide customers with a true holistic experience. “Natural isn’t a trend, it is a commitment to our customers and the values that matter most to them,” the company website reads. “We believe that what appears on our shelves should begin in the earth.”

JEFF GRITCHEN, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Farmacy in Santa Ana was the top vote recipient in the cannabis dispensary category in Best of Orange County balloting.

– Kenya Barrett

2. People’s California

2721 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana; 714-439-5213; peoplescali.com

People’s California is one of the largest retail dispensaries in the United States and aims to curate your journey from the “canna-curious beginner,” to something of a connoisseur. Customers are able to choose between instore and delivery options and are given an extensive selection of products that are available for purchase. Whether you’re in the mood for a pre-roll, an edible, or a concentrate, People’s California has something in stock to suit your needs.

The difference between many dispensaries and People’s California is the store’s passion for farming cannabis and spreading the benefits of such products to others. As the name suggests, People’s California is certainly in the business of promoting everything positive surrounding the recreational and medicinal uses of cannabis. Additionally, this company supports the state’s rural farming community and supplies customers with California-grown products.

Unlike its competitors, Planet 13 Dispensaries is far more than just a storefront. It is an entirely unforgettable experience that starts at the entrance and ends once you exit.

Featured in various publications including Vice and Forbes, this dispensary is a combination of your favorite toy store and art museum in one. With an inviting, bright, and colorful atmosphere, customers will be mesmerized by the sights as well as the smells.

In addition to the beautiful design, Planet 13 provides fresh, top-shelf quality cannabis products. What customers love the most about this unique shop is the level of knowledge and expertise that each budtender possesses. For every question, there’s an answer — something that contributes to an overall outstanding consumer experience.

For its excellence in providing customer satisfaction, Planet 13 has been the recipient of numerous awards including Best Overall Dispensary by Leafly in 2018 and 3 Product Awards by Jack Herer Cup in 2020.

3. Planet 13 Dispensaries Orange County

3400 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA; 563-732-1313; planet13dispensaries.com