Palm Springs, CA Curfew Laws: Juvenile Curfew (2026)

Palm Springs enforces a juvenile curfew under Chapter 11.84 of the Municipal Code to reduce late-night loitering and protect minors on Palm Canyon Drive, in parks, and throughout downtown. Minors under 18 may not remain in public places, streets, parks, or commercial establishments during curfew hours unless one of the statutory exceptions applies: accompanied by a parent or guardian, traveling to or from lawful employment, responding to an emergency, exercising First Amendment rights, or attending an officially sponsored school, religious, or civic event. Police officers who encounter unaccompanied minors during curfew hours may detain them briefly to verify identity and contact parents. First violations typically result in a warning and parental notification; repeat offenses can trigger fines against the parent or guardian (commonly $100 to $500) and referral to diversion programs. Businesses that knowingly allow minors to remain on the premises during curfew hours may be cited. The ordinance does not apply to minors on the sidewalk or property directly adjacent to their own residence. Enforcement tends to intensify during high-tourism events like Modernism Week, Pride, and the Palm Springs International Film Festival, when downtown foot traffic is highest.