Los Angeles is a city alive with culture, creativity, and diversity—no different from its cannabis scene. Now that California has moved to legality for adult-use marijuana, LA has been a major hot spot both for people who love cannabis and for the newly curious. Whether you are a seasoned consumer or a total newbie, there are a wealth of experiences to be had in Los Angeles. The following guide will lead you through the need-to-knows in finding the most active cannabis culture, from dispensaries and lounges to cannabis events and attractions.

Best Places to Check Out

From flowers to edibles and concentrates to even topicals, some of the best dispensaries dot the city's landscape. Other than fine products, these dispensaries accommodate a friendly environment where cannabis customers can learn about or share experiences with marijuana.

MedMen: All over LA, MedMen is super popular because of its sleek design-it's made to look like an Apple store-and very professional staff. It's good to start at, as there are many different products to choose from with a very thorough explanation of each.

The Artist Tree: A marijuana dispensary and art gallery—The Artist Tree presents a very innovative concept. This shop serves as an exhibit area, allowing its customers to enjoy local works of art as they shop for their preferred marijuana strains and products.

Cookies Melrose: One of the leading cannabis companies, Cookies Melrose, stocks some of the best, exclusive strains in high demand -from them and from top cultivators alone. The dispensary restocks with flair to add color and turn otherwise dull shopping experiences into vibrant ones filled with a collection of high-end products.

Cannabis Lounges and Consumption Spaces

Cannabis Consumption Lounges planned and proposed are businesses designed to serve cannabis consumers socially in a comfortable setting for the consumption of their favorite products. Such facilities can prove ideal for those interested in networking, trying new products, or enjoying a safe and legitimate place to consume cannabis.

• The Original Cannabis Cafe: Formerly known as Lowell Cafe, it is the first cannabis consumption lounge to open its doors in the United States. West Hollywood's The Original Cannabis Cafe offers a full-service menu of cannabis paired with delectable eats and drinks to create the ultimate social experience.

• The Artist Tree Studio Lounge: Attached to the dispensary of the same name, this would have given consumers a place to really enjoy cannabis in style. One could truly relax and enjoy a joint or edible amidst all the creative energy contained within.

• The Woods: Co-owned by actor Woody Harrelson, this brand-new cannabis lounge in West Hollywood brings in the serenity of a garden. There, an outdoor haven has been decked out where customers can sit around with other people, smoke away, and socialize.

Cannabis-Friendly Events and Tours

Exclusive cannabis-friendly events continue to be held in LA, tours that provide the resident/cannabis visitor with unique learning opportunities about the plant, meeting other lovers of the plant, and exploring cannabis culture in this city.

420 Cannabis Tour: It gives guests a tour through some of the best dispensaries, grow facilities, and consumption lounges LA has in store. It's the perfect tour to find insider exposure to the cannabis industry; you're even going to find new spots to consume cannabis in LA.

Cannabis Cooking Classes: In the event that the culinary aspect of cannabis interests you more, LA has a number of different classes that will teach you exactly how to infuse a meal with THC and CBD. This gives foodies a brilliant way to extend their repertoire regarding culinary skills and to taste something deliciously infused with cannabis.

High Yoga LA: Combining yoga with cannabis, High Yoga LA offers mindfulness-based classes, relaxation, and physical well-being. A strange method of improving your yogic stretches through cannabis.

Cannabis Culture through Art and History

Greater Los Angeles has such a deep, documented history with cannabis culture, going way back to the early days of prohibition. Equally celebrated is the cannabis plant in the city's art spaces, reverberating across many galleries, museums, and events throughout.

Weedmaps Museum of Weed: Though currently closed, at one point it was a traveling museum that took the history of cannabis from its origins right to modern-day legalization. Now, check the website for any updates or future exhibits that focus on the cannabis culture of LA.

Cannabis Art Shows: From across any number of area galleries, various cannabis-themed art is on display at any given time throughout the year. They prove to be truly the very best way to celebrate and be a part of the artistic side of cannabis culture.

Cannabis movie: From the cult classic "Up in Smoke" to the latest documentaries on the cannabis industry, there's a good opportunity to catch a cannabis-themed movie in LA. Look around at local listings for all the screenings and events that are happening in a cannabis-friendly way.

Cannabis and wellness

Los Angeles is a city powered by wellness, and cannabis quickly becomes an influential part of this movement. Literally, everyone—from LA-based businesses to CBD massages to cannabis yoga classes—fits cannabis into their health and wellness offerings.

Just a couple of examples of CBD spa treatments include the many spas around LA that offer infusions of the compound into treatments ranging from massages and facials to body wraps. These aim to relax the body, relieve pain, and tenderly care for skin, adding to your wellness routine.

Cannabis Dining Experiences: The city hosts a healthy number of underground popup dinners and private events, ranging from cannabis-watching pairing dinners to events with meals featuring cannabis infusions with professional chefs. This ensures that one is able to indulge in his gourmet curiosity while being treated to a variety of flavors and effects.

Wellness retreats are particularly an emerging trend in the LA area, with cannabis now infused into the meditation, yoga, and even nature hikes at retreat facilities. All of these retreats are about 360-degree wellness, combining cannabis benefits with benefits to health in every possible manner.

 Staying Safe and Responsible

Mindful of safety and responsibility, step out into the Los Angeles cannabis landscape. Here are a few things to make sure that your visit is nothing less than awesome:

Know the Laws: First, make sure you are aware of the laws regarding cannabis in California, which include where you can and can't consume, always to be consumed in private, whether it be at home or at a designated consumption lounge.

Go Low, Go Slow: If you're new to cannabis or trying out a new product, start at a low dose and wait for any effect before consuming more.

Stay Hydrated and Have Snacks: Cannabis causes dry mouth and increased appetite; water and light snacks will be good to have on hand.

Don't Drive High: Never drive a car after having used cannabis. Use a rideshare service or a designated driver if you need to travel.

Conclusion

The cannabis scene in LA is diverse, dynamic, and forever in transition. A place where nobody — local or visitor — has nothing new to learn. From high-end dispensaries and design-led consumption lounges to incorporation of cannabis experiences—LA will show you a plethora of ways to responsibly use cannabis. So grab your favorite strain, explore the city, and enjoy the lively cannabis culture LA has to offer you.