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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