Best Dispensaries in Apex & Holly Springs, NC (2026 Guide)

Apex grew from 58,780 residents at the 2020 Census to roughly 85,000 in 2026, a 44% jump in six years (worldpopulationreview.com, 2026). Holly Springs has grown 25% over the same stretch to about 52,000. Combined, the southwest Wake County corridor now serves roughly 137,000 residents, and four hemp dispensaries have opened to keep up: three in Apex clustered along Williams Street and one in Holly Springs.

All four shops operate legally under the 2018 Farm Bill and North Carolina SB 455, which defines hemp as cannabis containing 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC by dry weight (NC General Assembly, 2022). No medical card, prescription, or diagnosis is required. You need to be 21 or older with a valid ID.

Best Overall: Hemp Generation on Williams Street

Hemp Generation at 522 E Williams Street holds a 4.8 Google rating on 285 reviews, the highest review count of any dispensary in the Apex or Holly Springs cluster. It's the obvious first stop for first-time shoppers and anyone who wants the deepest staff-led product conversation in town.

The shop shares its family-owned NC State roots with Hemp Generation's Cary location, and the Apex store carries that same staff-education approach into a downtown setting. Expect a curated selection of THCa flower and Delta-9 gummies, plus staff who ask what you're trying to solve before recommending products. If you've been to the Cary shop, the vibe here will feel familiar.

Our finding: Apex's three shops cluster along a roughly one-mile stretch of Williams Street, both east and west of the historic downtown. A shopper can walk between Hemp Generation and Trek CBD in about fifteen minutes. That kind of walkability between hemp retail is matched in the Triangle only by downtown Wake Forest.

Product depth is the real differentiator in Apex. Hemp Generation carries a deeper THCa selection than the other two in-town shops, which matters if you're comparing specific strains, terpene profiles, or potency tiers rather than grabbing something familiar. For a closer look at the category and what separates quality THCa from mainstream flower, see our THCa flower guide.

Address: 522 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27502 Hours: Monday–Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm Phone: (252) 505-9605

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Best for CBD & Wellness: Trek CBD (Apex + Holly Springs Locations)

Trek CBD runs two locations covering both towns: 800 W Williams Street in Apex and 2114 Werrington Drive in Holly Springs. Both carry a perfect 5.0 Google rating (9 reviews in Apex, 20 in Holly Springs). The brand leads with CBD and wellness education rather than THCa potency, which makes it the most beginner-friendly option in the cluster.

Trek's positioning is unusual in a market dominated by THCa-led shops. The product wall leans toward tinctures, topicals, and measured-dose edibles alongside Delta-8 and Delta-9 options. That makes Trek a strong fit for anyone exploring hemp for sleep, pain, or anxiety rather than for recreation.

Our finding: Trek CBD is the only dispensary brand operating in both Apex and Holly Springs. Among the four shops serving the southwest Wake County corridor, Trek is the only consistent brand voice shoppers can count on when they move between towns for groceries, dining, or errands.

For Holly Springs residents, the Werrington Drive location is the only in-town hemp shop. The town has grown 25% since 2020 and is routinely ranked among the fastest-growing incorporated communities in North Carolina, but its hemp retail supply hasn't caught up. That gap makes Trek's Holly Springs address the default first stop for roughly 52,000 local residents who'd otherwise drive to Apex or Fuquay-Varina. If you're weighing CBD for a specific health goal, our CBD oil guide and cannabis for sleep articles cover the clinical evidence.

Apex Address: 800 W Williams St #144, Apex, NC 27502 Apex Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm (closed Sunday) Apex Phone: (919) 267-4134

Holly Springs Address: 2114 Werrington Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540 Holly Springs Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–7pm (closed Sunday) Holly Springs Phone: (919) 762-5005

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For the Apex-Cary Line: Everything Hemp Store

Everything Hemp Store at 2038 Creekside Landing Drive serves Apex's northwestern residential edge near Haddon Hall and the Olive Chapel corridor spreading toward Cary. It's the only shop in Apex that closes at 5pm, so plan accordingly if you're coming after work.

This is a neighborhood-scale shop, not a destination. Product selection skews mainstream: core THCa flower, Delta-8 options, and a handful of edible brands. Expect quick, no-frills service rather than a deep staff-led conversation. Everything Hemp Store isn't currently listed on Google Business Profile, so published ratings aren't available. If ratings matter to your decision, Hemp Generation in downtown Apex is the data-rich alternative about ten minutes southeast.

The location advantage is real, though. For residents of Haddon Hall, Olive Chapel Park, and the newer subdivisions along the Apex/Cary line, Everything Hemp Store is the closest shop by a comfortable margin. Our guide to what to look for at an NC dispensary covers the quality signals worth checking when you visit a shop without a published review history.

Address: 2038 Creekside Landing Dr, Apex, NC 27502 Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm (closed Sunday) Phone: (919) 267-6841

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Nearby Alternatives When You Need More Selection

If the four shops in Apex and Holly Springs don't carry what you need, three nearby Triangle cities add roughly a dozen more dispensaries within a 15-minute drive. The southwest Wake County corridor is ringed by Cary to the north, Fuquay-Varina to the south, and the RTP/Morrisville tech belt to the northeast.

• Cary — 6 shops including two Apotheca locations open 8am–10pm every day, covered in our Cary dispensary guide. Cary sits directly north of Apex on US-1.
• Fuquay-Varina — Home to Carolindica's flagship dispensary, which holds a 4.9 Google rating and manufactures its own in-house products. About 10 minutes south of Holly Springs on NC-55.
• Morrisville / RTP — Enterprise worker-friendly shops near the tech campuses. Our upcoming RTP dispensary guide will cover this corridor in detail.

For the full picture across all 21 Triangle cities, browse the full Triangle dispensary directory. If you're new to hemp retail generally, start with our first-time dispensary guide.

Apex & Holly Springs Hemp Law and the November 2026 Deadline

All four Apex and Holly Springs dispensaries operate legally under the 2018 Farm Bill and North Carolina SB 455, which defines hemp as cannabis containing 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC by dry weight (NCGA, 2022). You do not need a medical card. You do not need a prescription. You need to be 21 or older with a valid ID.

The federal landscape is changing. Public Law 119-37 sets a national effective date of November 12, 2026, after which producing, selling, or possessing most intoxicating hemp products (including Delta-8 and THCa) will be a federal crime (UNC School of Government Criminal Law Blog, 2026). For operators and consumers alike, the next seven months are the clearest window to buy or sell the current generation of hemp products legally. For a detailed breakdown, see our NC hemp law update and the P.L. 119-37 dispensary preparation guide.

Our finding: Holly Springs is the Triangle's fastest-growing incorporated town with only one dedicated hemp dispensary. Apex, next door, has three. That supply-demand gap has persisted through several years of rapid residential growth, suggesting either underserved demand or a zoning pattern that favors Apex's established Williams Street commercial corridor.

The Bottom Line

The southwest Wake County hemp market is small but clearly organized. Pick by corridor or by shopper type.

• Widest selection and highest review count: Hemp Generation on E Williams St
• CBD, wellness, and first-timers in both towns: Trek CBD Apex and Trek CBD Holly Springs
• Apex-Cary line convenience: Everything Hemp Store

November 12, 2026 is the federal deadline for intoxicating hemp. If there's a product you've been meaning to try, the next seven months are the clearest window to do it legally. Browse the Apex dispensary page or the Holly Springs dispensary page, and read our NC buying guide before your first trip. If you're expanding your search further, our Cary dispensary guide and Wake Forest dispensary guide cover the sibling city markets next door.