Catalina Island Open During Covid
What you need to know about catalina island and covid 19 on march 18 2020.
Catalina island open during covid. Navigate through these links at the top of the page under covid 19 resources. Los angeles county health orders are in effect on the island including social distancing and face coverings. Essential services are open the island s coronavirus fighting measures are unprecedented. Catalina island is closed to visitors the catalina chamber of commerce website said friday.
The health and safety of visitors to and residents of catalina island is our number one priority. Face covering and. Updated 8 27 2020 1 15 p m. Updated policies for catalina island company lodging properties and activities.
A local food pantry is making sure no one goes hungry. Island businesses parks harbors and beaches are open some with limited service. Whether that means answering questions for a trip or helping you plan your future visit with one of our custom itineraries we want you to know we are here for you. Catalina island which took tentative steps toward reopening in may is taking larger strides now.
Kqed may 2 2020 on catalina island unemployment is 90. Other resources included in this catalina island public health site include what s open on the island open services and retail open restaurants catalina express information catalina island medical center updates resources for members re opening resources face coverings ppe and avalon community food pantry. Associated press april 25 2020 california s island of romance being crippled by coronavirus pandemic la times march 19 2020 on catalina island concern yet calm as coronavirus threatens tourism economy. Catalina express will be operating a very limited schedule from our long beach terminal until further notice.
When the gates to california s island of romance were all but locked to lovers and pretty much everybody else last month it may have saved the 4 000 residents from a coronavirus outbreak. Due to the covid 19 pandemic and discouragement of non essential travel use of the moorings has been limited to sub lessees only since the middle of march. The catalina island co which reopened its pavilion hotel on june 4 on friday reopened its zip. Travel information regarding upcoming travel to catalina island around the coronavirus covid 19.
Due to the rapidly changing situation of the coronavirus covid 19 catalina express has temporarily suspended service from our san pedro and dana point terminals. The safety and security of our. We have been working diligently with los angeles county officials over the past several weeks to reopen our moorings in a way that is safe for all boaters said randy herrel sr president and ceo catalina island company. Catalina island welcomes visitors.