Hotels in Monterey County are open to travelers abiding by the state's travel advisory with health and safety protocols in place following the California Hotel and Lodging Association Clean + Safe guidelines. Carmel-by-the-Sea Innkeepers have an additional Clean + Safe Pledge found here. Campgrounds also will begin to open at this time.

Restaurants in Monterey County are open for outdoor dining (where possible), takeout, delivery services and indoor dining at 25% occupancy with safety protocols in place. Restaurants require guests to wear masks upon entering and while being seated. Additionally, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Seaside and other areas have expanded outdoor seating experiences to accommodate more guests. Reservations are recommend, but not required at all locations.

All wineries, breweries and distilleries are open for outdoor seating with safety protocols in place. Many tasting rooms, breweries and distilleries require advance reservations, as well as for all guests to wear masks upon entering. Hours will vary and be limited to accommodate guests safely. Visit Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association for additional details on wineries. At this time, bars are closed.

All indoor and outdoor attractions including zoos, aquariums and museums can open with a limited capacity of 25% for indoor activities. Many Monterey County businesses will reopen on their own schedule. Additionally, family entertainment centers can open outdoors offerings. Please check individual websites for information. Dates will be announced soon for the reopening of Monterey Bay Aquarium and the National Steinbeck Center.

Monterey County Park and State Park trails are open, but with social distancing and face coverings required. Congregate spaces remain closed. Please check individual park websites for updates. For information on Big Sur, please visit here.

Many Monterey County beaches are open for active use with proper social distancing and face coverings. Parking is limited. 

Outdoor recreation including biking, kayaking, scuba diving, surfing and more are open with social distancing and sanitation procedures in place. Golf courses are open with modified operations to follow proper safety and health requirements. Monterey and Moss Landing boating launch ramps are open for recreational boaters.

Retail shops are open for walk-in customers at 50% capacity with safety protocols in place. Visitors must wear a facial covering and practice social distancing. 

Many events in Monterey County have been canceled or postponed. Please visit here for event updates. Both indoor and outdoor cultural ceremonies and weddings are allowed with modifications including no more than three households and a maximum of 25% capacity for venues.

Gatherings of no more than three separate households are allowed both indoors and outdoors with modifications including mask wearing, social distancing and gathering no more than 2 hours.  

Gyms can open at 10% capacity, including those in hotels. 

Monterey Regional Airport is open and expanding flight services including Seattle (active) and Portland (May). Visit here for more details.

Monterey County is joining with other local cities in approving fines for face covering violations. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance, effective immediately, allowing for fines for those disregarding the state face covering health order for all areas in unincorporated Monterey County.  Read more here.