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Alcohol laws in California
This page reflects the default hours of sale in California. Although California law does not leave a lot of room for local variation, the laws in effect in the unincorporated areas in San Mateo County may differ from what is shown here.
- Atherton
- Belmont
- Brisbane
- Broadmoor
- Burlingame
- Colma
- Daly City
- East Palo Alto
- El Granada
- Emerald Lake Hills
- Foster City
- Half Moon Bay
- Highlands-Baywood Park
- Hillsborough
- La Honda
- Ladera
- Loma Mar
- Menlo Park
- Millbrae
- Montara
- Moss Beach
- North Fair Oaks
- Pacifica
- Pescadero
- Portola Valley
- Redwood City
- San Bruno
- San Carlos
- San Mateo
- South San Francisco
- West Menlo Park
- Woodside
Italics = census designated place
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alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Under California state law, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., any day of the week.
Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:
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alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., any day of the week.
Source: Cal. ABC Act, sec. 25631.