Orange Tier 2021

Orange Tier

Santa Barbara County is in the ORANGE Tier

Effective 8 a.m. on April 21, 2021

Open with restrictions:

Restaurants

Open indoor operations at
50% capacity or 200 people,
whichever is fewer

Retail/Grocery

Open indoor with modifications

Places of Worship

Can open indoors with modifications
Max 50% capacity
Capacity limits on places of worship are not mandatory but are strongly recommended

Museums, Zoos and Aquariums

Can open indoors with modifications
Indoor activities max 50% capacity
Capacity may increase to 75% if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination

Libraries

Can open with modifications

Weddings and Receptions

Outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people, and capacity increases to 300 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In Orange Tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 150 people.

Amusement Parks

Can open with modifications
Max capacity 25%
Indoor spaces max 25% capacity
In-state visitors only

Shopping Centers

Open indoors with modifications, closed common areas, reduced capacity food areas

Gym and Fitness Studios

Can open indoors with modifications
Max 25% capacity
Indoor pools
(Capacity may increase to 37.5% if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination)

Limited Services

Open with modifications (Laundromats, dry cleaners, auto repair shops, car washes, landscapers, door-to-door sales services, pet grooming, dog walking, etc.)

Movie Theaters

Can open indoors with modifications
Max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer
Capacity may increase to 37.5% if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination

Family Entertainment Centers

Can open indoors or outdoors with modifications
Max 25% capacity
Max 50% capacity if all guests test negative or show proof of full vaccination
Food/beverage service in designated areas only
Alcohol service outdoors only and must follow bar guidance

Cardrooms and Satellite Wagering

Can open indoors with modifications
Max 25% capacity
Capacity may increase to 37.5% if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination

Offices

Open indoor with modifications, telework encouraged

Personal Care Services

Open indoors with modifications

Hotels and Lodging

Open with modifications
Fitness centers can open to 25% capacity
Indoor pools can open

Outdoor Recreation

Open with modifications

Professional Sports

Open without live audiences and with modifications.

Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries

Can open indoors and outdoors with modifications
Max 25% capacity, or 100 people, whichever is fewer
Capacity may increase to 37.5% if all guests show proof of negative test or full vaccination

Bars

Can open outdoors only with modifications