We have actually missed you and are delighted to welcome you back! However, things are going to be a bit various while we continue to safeguard each other from coronavirus. When it pertains to your health and security, we wish to guarantee that your expectations are not only being fulfilled however gone beyond.
To demonstrate that you can put your rely on us, we’ve developed this guide to arm you with necessary need-to-know details to prepare you for your escape to Santa Barbara. From regional rules and guidelines to social-distancing friendly activities and travel plan inspiration, check out on to discover how to be a healthy, informed traveler in Santa Barbara.
Is it safe to travel to Santa Barbara?
Being a safe, accountable, and considerate tourist has never ever been more crucial. It remains in your benefit, as well as those of our residents, workforce, and fellow visitors. Please do your homework upfront and be prepared to follow the following standards:
Face Coverings: The California Department of Public Health revealed that face masks are needed in the State of California* for those ages three and older.
* Those who are exempt from using a face mask consist of those with a medical condition, mental health condition, or impairment that prevents using a face covering and those who are hearing impaired or communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is vital for interaction, do not need to utilize a face mask. To learn more, please click here.
Keep Your Range: Practicing social distancing is required. Please remain six feet away from those not in your traveling celebration at all times.
Avoid Gatherings: Any kind of gatherings with people outside of your family is not allowed. A “event” is considered an occasion or convening that unites people in a single room or single space at the same time, such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large meeting room, meeting hall, snack bar, or any other indoor or outside area.
State Street Goes Pedestrian: We are pleased to share the news that State Street in downtown SantaBarbara has actually been closed to cars and truck traffic from Sola to Haley Streets. This makes it simpler to social distance– and State Street makes for a charming pedestrian promenade. When traveling on State Street, please utilize the street for strolling rather than the pathway. If you’re biking along State Street, continue gradually. Cross streets will stay open up to lorry traffic so please bear in mind traffic signal.
Before Taking a trip: Know the latest Health Officer Orders for Santa Barbara County.
Call Ahead: Before visiting, we suggest validating all reservations– specifically if you made them in advance of the pandemic. This uses to hotels, dining establishments, and destinations, as services are resuming at various paces with different guidelines for their visitors.
Choose Outdoors
We are all craving the healing powers of nature and fresh air nowadays, and medical professionals concur that being outdoors in wide-open spaces is among the most safe methods to practice social distancing. Fortunately, we have an abundance of outside environments and activities awaiting you. Here are seven various ways you can experience Santa Barbara al fresco:
Beeline to the Beach *: Our beaches are one of our community’s most valued resources. Whether you wish to capture the sunrise or sundown on a beach walk, take a refreshing dip in the Pacific or relax on our sandy coasts, you’ll have miles of coastline to check out and take pleasure in. Here’s a .
*Please know your environments. If a particular beach or location looks crowded, please discover an alternative location.
Go: With the Los Padres National Park in our backyard and the towering Santa Ynez Mountains as our front nation, there are several treking trails to select from. Take a look at our guide to. Or up the ante and chase waterfalls on one of these .
Bike Around: Lease a bike or borrow one from your hotel and feel the rejuvenating ocean breezes on your face as you travel along the Cabrillo Bike Course. More experienced road bicyclists will enjoy the difficult terrain of Gibraltar Roadway, while mountain bikers can tear it up on tracks going through the Los Padres National Forest. See our to read more.
Surf & & SUP:Surf culture remains in Santa Barbara’s DNA and we’ve got a , from the mellow waves of Leadbetter Beach to the more tough windswept Jalama Beach County Park. If stand up paddle boarding is more your speed, rent a board to cruise around the Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Click for the scoop on all things browse.
Go Kayaking: Paddling around the Santa Barbara waterfront is a rewarding experience, between the serene seaside views and the marine life sightings. Rentals, guided expeditions, and lessons are offered through our .
Tee Off on the Green: Almost all of Santa Barbara’s are all up and running and just as pleasant as ever
. Self-Guided Tours:Familiarize yourself with Santa Barbara’s architectural and historical landmarks on a. While you may not be able to go inside every structure, you can value their exterior charm and elegance from the exterior. You can likewise see how a regional designer interprets Santa Barbara’s signature style through a contemporary lens on a scavenger-hunt design trip of his tasks found in the downtown core. Lastly, take an oceanfront tour of Santa Barbara’s iconic shoreline with a waterside sailing or whale enjoying cruise. Lil’ Toot is all set, mask and all!
Local Medical Resources
If you do wind up sensation ill while checking out Santa Barbara, here is the need-to-know healthcare facility details:
These are the main medical facilities in our county:
Even getaways can be demanding sometimes. If you are in distress, Santa Barbara offers a complimentary, personal health and human services hotline available 24/7 in numerous languages. Call 2-1-1 or 800-400-1572 to talk to professional in areas including psychological wellness, compound abuse and more.
what else is open in Santa Barbara?
Numerous of our and are open for to-go, curbside, and outside service at lowered capacities that enable correct social distancing– so getting a booking at that location day-of may be more difficult. Again, this is where a little advance planning will pay off! Retailers are open and restricting the number of clients permitted in at when. and the are allowed to open outdoor displays. At this time, bars, breweries, lounges, clubs, live entertainment, festivals, and events of any kind are not allowed to resume rather. For a total list of what’s currently open or closed within Santa Barbara County, please.
We thank you ahead of time for your cooperation and appreciate your support of our community!
