Cannabis may be legal in certain coastal states, but it’s still illegal to light up a joint on all beaches in the United States. So, how can you enjoy cannabis legally at the beaches? Here’s how:
California
- Where: Long Beach and Newport cannabis lounges
- How: Enjoy a joint at one of the cannabis lounges near the beach. So far, there are ones in Long Beach and Newport Beach. These offer a safe and legal place to buy and use cannabis with friends.
New Jersey
- Where: Depends on the beach (edibles only)
- How: Smoking and vaping cannabis is not allowed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t consume edibles. Certain towns are okay with this, while others have specific laws that ban all cannabis products. You’ll want to check which laws apply to the exact beach you visit.
New York
- Where: Tobacco-friendly zones
- How: Get high before you get on the beach. New York has a law that lets consumers smoke marijuana where tobacco is legal, so you can get high in any tobacco-friendly zone before hitting up the beach.
Virginia
- Where: Virgina Beach cannabis lounges
- How: Like California, you can enjoy a joint at one of the cannabis lounges near Virginia Beach.
