Curfew Laws in Orange County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Orange County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Juvenile Curfew

In unincorporated Orange County, no minor under 18 may remain in a public place or on the premises of a business between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under section 3-6-2. Parents and guardians who knowingly let a minor break curfew are equally liable, though the section lists eight defenses, from being with a parent to exercising First Amendment rights.

Orange County Juvenile Curfew: 11 PM-6 AM

Significant Restrictions

Orange County Codified Ordinances § 3-6-2

(a)It is unlawful for any minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment within the unincorporated areas of the County of Orange during the curfew hours.(b)It is unlawful for any parent, guardian or responsible adult of a minor knowingly to permit, or by insufficient control to allow, the minor to remain in any public place or on the premises of any establishment wi...

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Park Curfew

Orange County parks, beaches and recreational areas close outside hours set by the OC Parks Director. Entering or staying past closing without a valid County permit violates County Code Section 2-5-15 and can draw a citation.

Orange County Park Hours Curfew

Some Restrictions

Orange County Codified Ordinances § 2-5-15

All recreational areas shall be open to the public during such hours as may be established by the Director or his/her designee. No person, except those having valid County permits, shall enter or remain in any recreational area at any time other than during such hours as the recreational area is open to the public.

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