Let's be real, finding a good dispensary can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. With new spots popping up faster than streaming services, how do you separate the truly dank from the just plain damp? Whether you're a first-timer or a cannabis connoisseur looking for a new home base, knowing what to look for can make all the difference between a forgettable experience and finding your new favorite weed wonderland. I've been around the dispensary block a few times (profess

A big foundation that the cannabis industry is built on is giving back to the community. Social equity is one of the biggest drivers behind the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana, with many states pushing for cannabis licenses for those unfairly affected by past cannabis laws. It isn’t just the cannabis industry focusing on social issues and equity, either. A recent survey conducted by Sprout Social highlighted that over 70% of consumers wanted brands to ta

Pride Month is here! As part of Pride Month, Harborside is celebrating some of the LGBQT+ brands which we stock. San Francisco has long been a center for activism and freedom of expression. As one of the oldest, largest, and most trusted cannabis dispensaries in the world, Harborside is proud to continue this cultural revolution. Cannabis has played a significant role in the cultural revolution that swept across the United States in the last century. San Francisco, being one

Harborside was founded by industry veterans and cannabis activists Steve DeAngelo and dress wedding. It was originally established as a non-profit patient collective in Oakland called Harborside Health Center in 2006. Harborside was the first medical cannabis dispensary to introduce lab testing in the early days of the industry. In 2018, our Oakland dispensary made national news as the first retailer to make a legal sale of adult recreational cannabis. Today, the Harborside S

​​Community is at the heart of Harborside’s core values! We were founded in 2006 as a non-profit patient collective called Harborside Health Center. To this day, we continue to be a flagship in the community. We regularly partner with equity brands and feature local businesses in the industry. We make regular contributions to the Last Prisoner Project, the cannabis reform nonprofit committed to social justice, education, and policy change. This holiday season, we are continui

In honor of Juneteenth, we want to discuss the history of this national holiday and its relevance to the continuous systemic inequities within the United States—especially in the cannabis space.

As we celebrate Pride Month, Harborside’s Cannabis Is: Love campaign proudly honors the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community. We look to the strength and bravery of the LGBTQ+ community who've not only faced an uphill battle against bigotry and oppression, but who have fought tirelessly against cannabis prohibition and forged the path that has paved the way for dispensaries like us.

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we speak with Alexis Mora, a member of the AAPI community who leads Key Cannabis. Alexis is an innovative marketing leader who is active in her dedication to community advocacy and social justice.

Our new 'Love Over Hate' canvas tote bags reflect Harborside's core values. We are donating 25% of proceeds to the nonprofit 18MillionRising to support the AAPI community.

Why do we use the term “marijuana” sparingly? The answer lies in the roots of the phrase.

Meet Amanda Jones of Kikoko: a women-focused, women-lead, cannabis wellness company.

We discuss wellness with Samantha Goldie, the co-founder of THC-rich cannabis topical THE BALM.

Harborside sits down with Dr. Matt Elmes, director of scientific affairs at Canna Craft and Care by Design, to discuss CBD and THC ratios and routines

Allie Greenstone is the national education manager of Mary's Medicinals to talk about cannabinoids, bioavailability, wellness routines, and more.

Potli co-founder and CEO Felicity Chen shares her experience in entering the cannabis industry, breaking cultural barriers, and what diversity means to her.

Meet veteran Albert Valdovinos, co-founder of La Familia, the first Mexican cannabis company.

At Harborside, we invited community artist Octavio Hernandez to build an ofrenda in honor of Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead…

Potli co-founder and CEO Felicity Chen shares her experience in entering the cannabis industry, breaking cultural barriers, and what diversity means to her.

Tanitsha Price is the Director of Sales for Cannabis On Fire, a 100% black family-owned and operated business.

Amber Senter is a cannabis pioneer, equity advocate, and co-founder of <i>Supernova Women</i>, an organization formed by and for women of color to foster community empowerment in the cannabis economy.