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Looking to find the best weed strains in LA? Don’t worry, we got you. Thankfully, 4/20 is the perfect time to try different options, which is why a little research can go a long way to ensure your celebration is one for the books. While this famous holiday has made its way into popular culture in many forms, we all know the true meaning is simply to get high with top-notch cannabis to celebrate this amazing plant. This year, take the time to plan ahead with curated strains and recommended Los Angeles dispensaries to visit before the big day. Don’t forget to check out platforms like Where’s Weed to map out your hit list in the LA area.
Stock up for 4/20
For many cannabis lovers, 4/20 is a time to go hard or go home! While we love that mentality, the day itself is a marathon, not a sprint. This list of strains has a wide variety of indicas, sativas, and hybrids that are perfect to keep your sesh going all day long. Besides picking up the best strains of weed, try adding in some edibles or concentrates to mix things up for the holiday!
What strain should I choose?
Now, you may be wondering which way you should lean in the indica vs. sativa debate. Sativas typically offer a head high with increased alertness and creative energy, while indicas typically boast relaxing body highs that aid with sleep and pain relief. With so many hybrid strains on the market that provide a combination of these effects, it can be hard to pick the best strain. We’ve made it easy by choosing some of our favorite strains from dispensaries nearby:
XJ-13
Hands down, XJ-13 is one of the best sativa strains on the market! A crossbreed of Jack Herer and G13 Haze, this strain has the best features of the two. Want to start your 4/20 off right? Take a few hits of XJ-13 for your 4/20 wake and bake to stimulate your mind with a euphoric buzz. With an average THC level of 17%, XJ-13 is great for anyone who wants to relieve stress while stimulating creativity and conversation.
Where to Buy It
Calma (West Hollywood): Relax and enjoy Calma’s immersive atmosphere to experience cannabis in a new way. Dedicated to bringing the elevated calmness that comes with a pleasurable high, they aim to build community and enable change. Voted the Best of LA in 2020 for both cannabis dispensary and delivery categories, you’ll be sure to love the 420 friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff to help you find your perfect high.
Cruise
One of the best parts of 4/20 is branching out to try new cannabis strains. We love the Cruise strain from Canndescent, a brand known for its premium virgin flower. This strain is the perfect hybrid flower to lighten your body and mind into a stress-free state. This strain has an average of 27% THC that can pack a heavy punch, and it pairs best with an outdoor adventure to the beach or Runyon Canyon.
Where to Buy It
Green Goddess Collective (Venice Beach): Located in the heart of Venice, Green Goddess Collective is one of the original recreational dispensaries in Los Angeles. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or new to cannabis, Green Goddess’s expert staff will simplify the process by educating you along the way. To make sure you get the best experience possible (and best stuff to smoke on 4/20), Green Goddess only carries curated products that are locally sourced.
Runtz
One of the most popular strains of 2020, Runtz is a great strain to smoke for 4/20. It’s a hybrid strain that’s a crossbreed between Zkittles and Gelato, and is known for its sweet, fruity flavors. Coming in at a whopping 27% THC average, Runtz is not for the newbie smoker. Stoners love Runtz for its happy and uplifting side effects that are known to be long-lasting.
Where to Buy It
Herbarium (Hollywood): Founded on the idea that cannabis can be an important part of daily life, Herbarium provides a one-on-one experience for customers to learn about cannabis from helpful budtenders. Their goal is to share knowledge that helps you to incorporate cannabis into your lifestyle. By developing their own cannabis from seed to sale, Herbarium ensures the best product for its customers day in and day out.
Grape Pie
Definitely a contender for one of the best strains of all time, Grape Pie is a cross between fan-favorites Cherry Pie and Grape Stomper. Averaging at 18% THC, this classic purp strain with terpy trichomes will do the job when it comes to relaxing in a euphoric state. After a long day celebrating 4/20, a sesh of Grape Pie will help you drift off into that deep sleep that we all know and love.
Where to Buy It
High Note (East LA): Dedicated to creating a premier cannabis experience with a welcoming atmosphere, High Note works to make cannabis more accessible for all people. Unlike any dispensary you’ve experienced before, High Note’s secret bookshelf entryway and dark wood with exposed brick give you Prohibition vibes that will transport you back to the 1920’s. Check out their wide selection of products to stock up before the big day.
Want more of the best strains from nearby LA dispensaries? Where’s Weed has you covered with everything you need to find the best dispensaries, delivery services, MMJ doctors and 420-friendly culture! If that’s not enough, we’re hosting The Ultimate 420 Giveaway where five lucky people will win up to $1000 in prizes from our friends at LEVO, Stashlogix, Lettershoppe and CBD Infusionz! Enter to win before 4/20: https://weed.gd/420giveaway
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