For decades, California has been the Kush Mecca of the United States. Now, that’s truer than ever, especially since recreational cannabis is now legal in the Golden State.
State-wide legal cannabis has caused Cali to become a go-to retreat amongst cannabis users and spring-break vacation planners alike.
California has shown that being stoned doesn’t lead to laziness. After all, tons of cannabis- friendly activities, events, and things to do means tokers can indulge in endless enjoyments, all while bearing a smile and a joint in-hand.
In this guide, you’ll learn of the various cannabis-related tours, classes, and experiences you can participate in during your California spring break vacation, and trust us, there’s plenty to do.
420-friendly Transportation and Dispensary Delivery
Yes, you read the title correctly.
In the modern-day age of cannabis users, there isn’t a better time to be alive. Once you land in California, the number of available 420-friendly SUV and limousine services is near-endless.
Cannabis-friendly transportation services will arrive at your airport, pick you and your companions up, and drive you to any local dispensary of your choice en route to your hotel. Many times, these transportation services have special relationships with dispensaries that give passengers generous discounts (so you can save too).
Bay Area Wine and Weed Tour
I and my better half attended the Bay Area Wine and Weed Tour during our last California trip (during spring break) and we had an absolute blast.
If you have an open Saturday on your schedule and would like to take part in a cannabis-inspired tour, look no further.
The Bay Area Wine and Weed Tour is nearly a five-hour-long tour beginning at the Oakland Cannabis Creative.
Once you’ve boarded the limo-styled bus, you’ll depart and make a first stop at the Golden Gate Bridge.
Then, the tour leads to one of the Bay Area’s most prolific cultivation facilities; The Betty Project. These two destinations alone make the tour worth the venture, but it doesn’t end here.
After the second stop, a dine-in lunch will be had at the Trek Winery (located in Novato) where guests will enjoy wine-tasting activities (five different wines to experience).
Whether you visit San Jose, San Francisco, or Oakland, if you’re in the Bay Area, this is a must-do tour for first-time cannabis spring breakers in California.
Cannabis Yoga
While not prominent in all areas of the country, cannabis/ganja yoga is rather popular amongst Bay-area residents.
With tons of options, as far as when and where you meet, it’s a rather enjoyable experience that will help you to achieve higher self-solace.
Cannabis-infused yoga is practiced widely across the state, especially in the areas where cannabis cultivation takes place.
Back in the day, when California was a medical-only state, Ganja Yoga was founded by cannabis activist Dee Dussault. Since the inception of this yoga format, she has gained much recognition, not only as an instructor, but also as a cannabis activist, author, and legalization advocate.
Higher-self yoga is a great therapeutic activity to partake in during your cannabis-filled spring break vacation. It’s just what it sounds like. First, alter your mind, relax, and then slowly rearrange the body to find inner peace and solace as you toke and yoga.
Cannabis-Friendly Classes
From toking and painting to learning how to cultivate marijuana, cannabis-inspired classes will surely give your vacation the spark it needs.
The first class I’d like to share is known as “Puff, Pass and Pastry”.
It’s a cannabis-infused culinary class held in Oakland, CA every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This class teaches attendees all they need to know about cooking and baking with cannabis.
During class, participants can enjoy smoking cannabis. Spark the joint, hit the bong, and enjoy culinary teachings from the owner himself in this eye-opening class that will surely reform your culinary outlook.
Another good class to join is “Puff, Pass and Paint”. These classes are around two hours long and let participants smoke cannabis while painting. Relax, smoke, paint, and let the creative juices flow.
For real cannabis fanatics, a cultivation class is a great way to heighten your knowledge. California is home to the world’s greatest cultivators. Passionately drive, these growers enjoy sharing their knowledge with others and is a great way to see how cannabis is grown from clones and seeds.
What’s better than being in California, the cannabis capital, on 4/20? Honestly, I can’t think of a better location for the cannabis holiday. Those visiting California during 4/20 will enjoy the company of other cannabis activists and connoisseurs and can partake in numerous events that the Golden State hosts on this big day.
Below are some events you can attend during your cannabis-vacation spring break.
SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup
If you’re like most in the cannabis community, you’ve always anticipated your favorite hobby to become a sport, and it has.
This leads us to the SoCal Cannabis Cup, which many agree to be one of the best cannabis events in the country. From learning how edibles are made to how cannabis is cultivated, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone. While there, make sure you check out an event named The Taste of Cannabis Competition. This is a competition where chefs compete against one another to create cannabis-infused food that gets you high (pretty exciting, right?).
Put your smoking skills to the test or just sit back and enjoy the day while appreciating cannabis culture. Either way, there will never be a dull moment.
420-friendly Hotels
I must say, a spring break for cannabis users isn’t much of a vacation when unable to enjoy greenery in your hotel room. This is why it’s best for spring break planners to research a 420-friendly hotel that allows in-room toking.
Fortunately, state-wide legalization has made this possible. For an experience unlike any other, take a look at some of these 420-friendly hotels that will surely keep a smile on your face during your stay.
For a cannabis-inspired spring break experience unlike any other, California is somewhere you’ll certainly want to keep in your options, from classes to tours and everything in between, there will never be an uneventful moment.