A summary of the San Diego County Public Health Order, effective May 1, is provided below:
🏖 Beaches
– All parking lots shall be closed.
– Beaches shall be used solely for walking, running, hiking, equestrian or bicycle riding.
– Swimming, body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving are allowed.
-Beaches where social distancing requirements cannot be effectively implemented shall close.
⛵️ 🚤🛶 Recreational boating
-Only single family or households may participate in recreational boating in lakes, bays, and oceans
– Fishing is also allowed from a boat or kayak.
🏞 Public Parks
– Each public park and recreation area shall submit (online), post and comply with their protocol.
-Parks that cannot enforce physical distancing shall close.
– Public Restrooms: Are monitored and shall be cleaned and disinfected every two hours or as needed depending on use.
– Only people in the same household can participate in active sports activities at parks.
– Playgrounds will remain closed.
– Parking lots at parks may open at 50% capacity.
⛳️ 🏌️♀️ Golf Courses
– Golf courses are allowed to operate once their Physical Distancing & Safety Plan is submitted to the County (at least two days prior to reopening).
– Required to maintain physical distancing
– Medical checks for both staff and individuals entering site
-Golf cart usage is prohibited unless necessary to meet ADA requirements
😷 Face coverings
– Face Coverings will be required in public when within 6ft of non-household members.
– Children under 2 and individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a face covering are exempt.
– May 8 is when facial coverings will be required for essential businesses.
