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Are there 24 hour liquor stores in California?

No. California law closes every outlet, and the latest anything sells is 2 a.m.A shop may close earlier than the law requires, so 2 a.m. is the outside edge rather than a promise.

Beer in California

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy beer in California, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy beer in California, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Wine in California

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy wine in California, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy wine in California, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Liquor in California

Grocery and convenience stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in California, grocery and convenience stores, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Package stores

Legal hours to buy liquor in California, package stores, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Bars and restaurants

Legal hours to buy liquor in California, bars and restaurants, by day of week
DayLegal sale hours
Every day
  • 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. (next morning)

Common questions

Are there 24 hour liquor stores in California?
No. California law closes every outlet, and the latest anything sells is 2 a.m.
What is the latest you can buy alcohol in California?
2 a.m., at grocery and convenience stores. Every other kind of outlet closes at or before that.

Sources

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