The Age of Consent in California is 18 In California, the age of consent is 18.

Can a 19 year old date a 16 year old in California?

In CA, 18 years is the age of consent. That means that before a child turns 18, theyre not capable to consenting to sexual conduct. That said, dating him is not a crime. The crime would occur if you had contact of a sexual nature with him.