Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about entertainment zones.
What is an entertainment zone?
An entertainment zone is a defined public area (e.g., public roadway, sidewalk, etc.) within a local jurisdiction that allows for the open consumption of specified alcoholic beverages during specified days and hours.
How are entertainment zones established?
Entertainment zones are established by a city, county, or city and county ordinance.
How does the establishment of an entertainment zone affect ABC licensees?
Eligible ABC licensees may participate in the privileges associated with an entertainment zone by allowing their patrons to leave the premises with an open alcoholic beverage container for purposes of consumption within that entertainment zone.
What licensees may participate in an established entertainment zone?
Unless statutory restrictions or certain operating conditions dictate otherwise, beer manufacturers, winegrowers, and on-sale licensees whose premises are located within the defined boundaries of an established entertainment zone are eligible to participate.
What do licensees need to do prior to participating in an entertainment zone?
Licensees should ensure their license type is eligible and that the premises is located within the defined boundaries of the established entertainment zone. Additionally, licensees must notify ABC of their intent to participate in an established entertainment zone annually.
Are there restrictions on the types of alcoholic beverages allowable within an entertainment zone?
The ordinance establishing an entertainment zone will specify which alcoholic beverages are allowable. Additionally, licensees may only sell or allow consumption of those alcoholic beverages specified by their license type.
Are there restrictions on the types of containers licensees use for purposes of participating in an established entertainment zone?
Yes. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the licensed premises may not leave the premises in an open glass or metal container.
Are there restrictions on the days and hours that licensees may participate in an established entertainment zone?
The ordinance establishing the entertainment zone will specify the days and hours of the entertainment zone. Participating licensees may only exercise their entertainment zone privileges during these specified days and hours and only if they do not conflict with any operating conditions that are contrary to the specified days and hours.
I have an operating condition that limits my sales and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages to 10:00 P.M. each day of the week. But the entertainment zone allows for consumption of alcoholic beverages until midnight. May I participate up until midnight due to the entertainment zone’s privileges?
No. You must still abide by the operating condition which restricts the sales and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages at your premises to 10:00 P.M. You may be able to request a modification of your conditions. Please reach out to your local ABC office for additional information on that process.
I have an operating condition that prohibits me from selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. Does this prohibit me from participating in an established entertainment zone?
No. An exception was provided in the new law which allows a licensee with an operating condition impacting their off-sale privileges to participate in an established entertainment zone. However, this exception only applies to the removal of open alcoholic beverage containers from the licensed premises for purposes of consumption within the entertainment zone.
May a participating licensee deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers located within the entertainment zone?
No. The sale and removal of alcoholic beverages for purposes of consumption within the established entertainment zone must occur at the participating licensed premises.
Contact
For additional information,
contact your local ABC District Office.
Bakersfield
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4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- Bakersfield@abc.ca.gov
Concord
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1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord, CA 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- Concord@abc.ca.gov
Eureka
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1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- Eureka@abc.ca.gov
Fresno
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1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- Fresno@abc.ca.gov
LA/Metro
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888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- LAMetro@abc.ca.gov
LB/Lakewood
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3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 275-4174
- Email:
- LongBeach/Lakewood@abc.ca.gov
Lodi
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3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 150
Lodi, CA 95240
- Phone:
- (209) 371-6761
- Fax:
- (209) 371-6763
- Email:
- lodi@abc.ca.gov
Monrovia
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222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia, CA 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 263-9858
- Email:
- Monrovia@abc.ca.gov
Palm Desert
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34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- PalmDesert@abc.ca.gov
Redding
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1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding, CA 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- Redding@abc.ca.gov
Riverside
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3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- Riverside@abc.ca.gov
Sacramento
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2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- Sacramento@abc.ca.gov
Salinas
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1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas, CA 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- Salinas@abc.ca.gov
San Diego
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8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone:
- (858) 300-6855
- Fax:
- (858) 300-6874
- Email:
- SanDiego@abc.ca.gov
San Francisco
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33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
(415) 356-6501
(415) 356-6502
(415) 356-6503 - Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov
San Jose
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224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
- Phone:
- (408) 346-2417
- Fax:
- (408) 346-2413
- Email:
- SanJose@abc.ca.gov
San Luis Obispo
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3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- SanLuisObispo@abc.ca.gov
San Marcos
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570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- SanMarcos@abc.ca.gov
Santa Ana
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2 MacArthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- SantaAna@abc.ca.gov
Santa Rosa
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50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- SantaRosa@abc.ca.gov
Van Nuys
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6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- VanNuys@abc.ca.gov
Ventura
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1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- Ventura@abc.ca.gov
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