The REGIONAL STAY HOME ORDER (PDF), announced by the State, went into effect December 6, 2020.
This order prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes business operations (except critical infrastructure and retail), and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all others. The Order will be reassessed on a weekly basis and will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%.
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– Indoor playgrounds
– Indoor recreational facilities
– Hair salons and barbershops
– Personal care services
– Museums, zoos, and aquariums
– Movie theaters
– Wineries
– Bars, breweries, and distilleries
– Family entertainment centers
– Cardrooms and satellite wagering
– Limited service
– Live audience sports
– Amusement parks
– Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation such as beaches, parks, outdoor playgrounds, and trails without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
– Retail and shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
– Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
– Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up, or delivery.
– Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
– Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only.
– Entertainment production including professional sports: Allow operation without live audiences. Additionally, testing protocol and “bubbles” are highly encouraged.
– Critical infrastructure
– Schools
– Non-urgent medical and dental care
– Childcare and pre-k
On August 28, 2020, the State revised its criteria for counties to reopen local businesses, schools, and other industries. Please visit the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy to review this criteria and understand when you can reopen for business.
With COVID-19 rates continuing to decline and with vaccination rates on the rise, the State is now lifting most COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the City of Huntington Beach to embrace a full opening of its operations starting June 15, 2021. The City anticipates returning to normal operations with some exceptions and is providing the community with an outline of what to expect moving forward. For details, please view our video below.
With COVID-19 rates continuing to decline and with vaccination rates on the rise, the State is now lifting most COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the City of Huntington Beach to embrace a full opening of its operations starting June 15, 2021. The City anticipates returning to normal operations with some exceptions and is providing the community with an outline of what to expect moving forward. For details, please view our video below.
Under the State’s criteria, additional business sectors may either open or expand their indoor capacity with safety modifications. Please refer to the chart below for details. If your business is not listed, please visit covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy to search for your sector and reopening guidelines.
Under the State’s criteria, additional business sectors may either open or expand their indoor capacity with safety modifications. Refer to the chart below for details. If your business is not listed, please visit covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy to search for your sector and reopening guidelines.
Vaccines remain a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help reopen our economy more quickly. To find the nearest vaccination site, visit www.HBReady.com/vaccine.
Vaccines remain a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help reopen our economy more quickly. To determine if you or your employees are eligible to receive one and to make an appointment, visit www.HBReady.com/vaccine.
Guidance on reopening Orange County businesses in the safest manner possible.
https://www.ocbc.org/reopenocsafely/
For business resources and support from the City of Huntington Beach, visit www.hbbiz.com or contact Economic Development Project Manager, Robert Ramirez, at (714) 375-5186.
Connect with other HB businesses represented by the Chamber at (714) 536-8888 or www.hbchamber.org.
For resources to help businesses with challenges such as lay-offs, loans, utility reduction programs, and community resources mapping, call (714) 480-6500 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For free virtual consultations to prepare for and recover from COVID-19, call (800) 616-SBDC or visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/calendar/.
Guidance on reopening Orange County businesses in the safest manner possible.
https://www.ocbc.org/reopenocsafely/
For business resources and support from the City of Huntington Beach, visit www.hbbiz.com or contact Economic Development Project Manager, Robert Ramirez, at (714) 375-5186.
Connect with other HB businesses represented by the Chamber at (714) 536-8888 or www.hbchamber.org.
For resources to help businesses with challenges such as lay-offs, loans, utility reduction programs, and community resources mapping, call (714) 480-6500 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For free virtual consultations to prepare for and recover from COVID-19, call (800) 616-SBDC or visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/calendar/.
Guidance on reopening Orange County businesses in the safest manner possible.
https://www.ocbc.org/reopenocsafely/
For business resources and support from the City of Huntington Beach, visit www.hbbiz.com or contact Economic Development Project Manager, Robert Ramirez, at (714) 375-5186.
Connect with other HB businesses represented by the Chamber at (714) 536-8888 or www.hbchamber.org.
For resources to help businesses with challenges such as lay-offs, loans, utility reduction programs, and community resources mapping, call (714) 480-6500 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For free virtual consultations to prepare for and recover from COVID-19, call (800) 616-SBDC or visit https://ociesmallbusiness.org/calendar/.
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The following events in the City of Huntington Beach have been postponed or cancelled. The City is actively working with event promoters to hold these events in the future.
August 24-September 13 – US Open
September 5 – 6 – Civil War Days
September 18 – 20 – Great Pacific Airshow
October 1-4 – AVP
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May 9-10 – Sunset Beach Art Festival
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September 12 – Cruise in Car Show
October 11 – Cars and Copters
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