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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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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Monterey County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

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 Restrictions

Monterey 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 Restrictions

Monterey 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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