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Curfew Laws in Long Beach, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Juvenile Curfew

Long Beach bans minors under 18 from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under Municipal Code § 9.58.010, with a separate daytime curfew of 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on school days under § 9.58.020. Nine exceptions cover parental accompaniment, work, school activities and emergencies. Police must ask age and reason before citing.

Long Beach Juvenile Curfew Hours

Significant Restrictions

Long Beach Municipal Code § 9.58.010

A.Curfew. It is unlawful for any minor under the age of eighteen (18) years to remain in or upon any "public place," as defined in Section 9.02.090, between the hours of ten p.m. until six a.m. the following day. ... C.Enforcement. Before taking any enforcement action under this Section, a Police Officer shall ask the apparent offender's age and reason for being in the public place. The officer...

Park Curfew

Long Beach closes every public park, beach, public building, amphitheater and plaza between 10:00 p.m. and one hour before sunrise under LBMC § 16.16.010(K). The Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, working with the Chief of Police, may temporarily shift closing hours for public safety, and permitted events or overnight-permitted vehicles are excused.

Long Beach Park and Beach Curfew

Some Restrictions

Long Beach Municipal Code § 16.16.010(K)

Remain or stay, or store personal belongings, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) p.m. and one (1) hour before sunrise at any public park, public beach, public building or enclosure or public amphitheater or plaza. However, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Marine, in consultation with the Chief of Police, is authorized to alter hours of closing temporarily at any public park, public b...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Long Beach city rules.

Curfew Laws in Los Angeles County