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Curfew Laws in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)

2 verified curfew laws for Costa Mesa, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Costa Mesa enforces a juvenile curfew under Municipal Code Chapter 20, Article 2. Minors under age 18 may not be in public places between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Exceptions apply for minors accompanied by a parent, traveling to or from work, or engaged in a First Amendment activity.

Costa Mesa Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

Heavy Restrictions

Park Curfew

Costa Mesa city parks are closed to the public between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise posted or authorized by a special event permit. Fairview Park, TeWinkle Park, and all other municipal parks enforce these hours. The Costa Mesa Police Department conducts regular park patrols and may cite individuals found in parks after hours for trespassing.

Costa Mesa Park Curfew Hours

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Costa Mesa city rules.

Curfew Laws in Orange County