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Where can you buy alcohol late in California?

The latest anything sells in California is 2 a.m., at grocery and convenience stores.That is the outside edge the law allows. An individual shop may close earlier, and none may sell later.

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

What is the latest you can buy alcohol in California?
The latest anything sells in California is 2 a.m., at grocery and convenience stores.
Which shops stay open latest in California?
Grocery and convenience stores, which the law lets run until 2 a.m.

Sources

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