California offers several convenient ways to buy cannabis products legally:

: You can walk into a physical storefront. Most dispensaries have a waiting room where your ID is checked first, followed by a showroom where "budtenders" help you select products.

Verify the dispensary's license number on the official California Department of Cannabis Control portal.

Look for the (a triangle with a cannabis leaf and an exclamation point) on all legal packaging.

: Most dispensaries allow you to browse their live inventory on their websites, place an order, and pick it up in-store or curbside.

: Due to federal banking restrictions, many dispensaries cannot accept traditional credit cards. Most are cash-only or use debit cards with an cashless ATM system. Expect an ATM on-site with standard fees.