Curfew Laws in Monterey County, CA (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Monterey County, California.
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Juvenile Curfew
Minors under 18 may not remain in any public place or business in unincorporated Monterey County between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under County Code Section 11.76.030. Parents who knowingly allow it, and business operators who let minors stay, can also be cited.
Monterey County Juvenile Curfew Hours
Significant RestrictionsMonterey County Code §§ 11.76.020, 11.76.030
"Curfew hours" means the period from ten p.m. any night until six a.m. the following morning. ... It is unlawful for: A. Any minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County during curfew hours, or B. Any parent or guardian of a minor to knowingly permit, or by insufficient control allow, the minor to remain in any public...
Park Curfew
Monterey County parks close at a posted time each day, and Monterey County Code § 14.12.050(A)(12) makes it unlawful to enter or remain in a County park after that closing time without a permit. The Parks Director or Sheriff's Office can also close a park early or restrict its hours under § 14.12.020.G for fire danger, dangerous weather or water conditions, or other safety concerns.
Monterey County Park Closing Time Rules
Some RestrictionsMonterey County Code § 14.12.050(A)(12)
12.Enter or remain in any County park area after the posted closing time unless authorized by a permit.
Curfew Laws by City in Monterey County
1 cities in Monterey County have their own curfew laws rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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