Yes, but only to perform essential activities or outdoor activities, to maintain essential government functions, to operate an essential business, outdoor business or additional business, or to perform minimum basic operations at a non-essential business, as those terms are defined in the Order. You can also leave to go back home or engage in other essential travel. Otherwise, the answer is no because that puts you and others in the community at risk. Keep in mind that Health Officers in neighboring counties have issued the same or similar shelter-in-place orders.
Campgrounds and RV parks are permitted to operate, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on June 29, 2020, subject to the applicable guidance issued by the State of California (https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf. In addition to following the applicable state guidance, these businesses must adhere to the following limitations:
- Only designated camping/RV spots may be used.
- Each camping/RV spot may be occupied by only one household or living unit at a time.
- If camping/RV spots are immediately adjacent to one another, there must be at least one closed camping spot between each open spot to maintain adequate distance between households or living units.
You must follow Social Distancing Requirements when visiting campgrounds. Please note that campgrounds in the following Park Facilities remain closed:
- All beaches along the Pacific Ocean,
- Point Reyes National Seashore,
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area (including Muir Woods National Monument),
- Mount Tamalpais State Park,
- Tomales Bay State Park,
- Samuel P Taylor State Park,
- Chicken Ranch Beach,
- Bolinas Lagoon, and
- All Marin Municipal Water District lands.
That depends. If the friends or family members that live in another household/living unit are part of your “Social Bubble", then yes, this would be allowed as long as the visit happens outdoors and follows all other guidance for Social Bubbles. If the intended visit would be outside of your existing Social Bubble (stable cohort of 12 or less), it would not be permitted.
Yes, you can use shared bikes and scooters for essential travel, such as commuting to work as an essential employee. But keep in mind that shared bikes and scooters are not routinely sanitized. Take precautions, including bringing sanitization wipes, not touching your face while on the bike or scooter, and washing your hands for at least 20 seconds immediately after.
Yes, but public transit, ride-share services, or any other way of traveling can only be used for Essential Travel, which means:
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Travel related to the provision of or access to Essential Activities, Essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, Minimum Basic Operations, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Businesses, Additional Businesses and Additional Activities.
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Travel to care for any elderly, minors, dependents, or persons with disabilities.
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Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related services.
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Travel to return to a place of residence from outside the County.
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Travel required by law enforcement or court order.
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Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the County. Individuals are strongly encouraged to verify that their transportation out of the County remains available and functional prior to commencing such travel.
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Travel to manage after-death arrangements and burial.
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Travel to arrange for shelter or avoid homelessness.
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Travel to avoid domestic violence or child abuse.
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Travel for parental custody arrangements.
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Travel to a place to temporarily reside in a residence or other facility to avoid potentially exposing others to COVID-19, such as a hotel or other facility provided by a governmental authority for such purposes.
When you are on public transit, you must follow the Order’s social distancing requirements to the greatest extent feasible, including maintaining a distance of six feet from everyone outside your household or living unit; frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an effective hand sanitizer; covering coughs and sneezes; wearing a face covering when out in public, as required in the Health Officer’s April 17, 2020 Order; and avoiding all social interaction outside the household when sick with COVID-19 symptoms.
When you use ride-share services for essential travel, keep in mind that you should avoid as much as possible being in close quarters in a vehicle that has been used by lots of other people.
Yes, you can leave the County for the purpose of returning home.
The Order allows you to go outside for exercise activities like walking and running, as long as you strictly follow social distancing requirements.You do not need to wear a face covering while you are exercising outdoors by yourself, but you must keep one with you at all times to put on when you see someone approaching and ensure your nose and mouth are securely covered by the time you get within six feet of them. Each person engaged in such activity must comply with Social Distancing Requirements including maintaining a distance of six feet from everyone outside your household, frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an effective hand sanitizer, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding all social interaction outside the household when sick with a fever or cough.
You can leave your house to travel for Essential Activities, Essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, Minimum Basic Operations, Outdoor Activities, and Outdoor Businesses listed in the Order. You may at this time drive to a park for Outdoor Activities if you can access the area in compliance with the Order of the Health Officer of the County of Marin Allowing Motorized Access to Certain Parks and Open Spaces, and Directing Others Remain Closed to Motorized Access.
Travel that is not allowed:
- Traveling to 2nd home
- Traveling for vacation
- Any non-essential travel in and out of County
Guidance on Leaving the Bay Area for Vacation
Traveling runs the risk of spreading the virus to other areas and exposing new populations. Crowded travel settings, like airports, may increase chances of getting COVID-19, if there are other travelers with coronavirus infection. The Order requires that you shelter in your place of residence. If you leave the Bay Area for vacation or another reason that is not an essential purpose exempt under the Order, then you may not be permitted to return to your residence. Depending on your unique circumstances, you may choose to delay or cancel your plans. If you do decide to travel, be sure to take steps to help prevent getting and spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases during travel. For the most up-to-date COVID-19 travel information, visit CDC COVID-19 Travel page.
The CDC recommends avoiding using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis.
The CDC recommends that you stay home for 14 days from the time you returned home from international travel to monitor your health and practice social distancing. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory external icon, which advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Visit the CDC to learn more about international travelers returning to the U.S.