What is the legal limit for dating?

18 United States Age of Consent ChartSTATELEGAL AGE OF CONSENTCalifornia18Colorado17Connecticut16D.C.1647 more rows•13 Aug 2016

Can a 20 year old date a 17 year old in California?

Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married. This law allows minors of similar ages to engage in consensual sexual activity.