Each county in the state has a health order related to Covid-19 that is unique to that county. To understand the rules for Sonoma County go to https://socoemergency.org/. The Public Shelter-in-Place Health Order is changing so check for the latest announcements on the county website https://socoemergency.org/.
On this website click on Amendment No. 3 to Order of the Health Officer of the County of Sonoma No. C19-09 to get the latest on graduations, Drive-in Movies, Outdoor Dining, etc.
Please be aware that some parking areas along the Sonoma Coast maybe closed. You will be fined for removing cones or vandalizing property so you can illegally park. Please do not park on the side of Highway One. Many cliffs are dangerous and you could be putting yourself at risk and the people who may have to rescue you.
To protect people who live in Sonoma County you may find that mask are required. Please help us stay safe by following the health order. Please take the time to ensure that you are protecting yourself and the people traveling with you. Please ensure that you follow all of the guidelines that have been outlined by local, state, and federal health authorities.
It goes without saying “ Do not come to our community or enter our facilities if you have any signs of fever, cough, or shortness of breath.”
Don’t Overwhelm Our Grocery Store: If you are coming up from the city or elsewhere, please bring your own groceries/snacks with you and only shop in the grocery store when it is absolutely essential. Our grocery stores have done a great job of keeping stock available and ensuring the safety of our community members and their employees. Shopping is already a challenge for many and the thought of visitors overwhelming our stores is a scary one — especially for those with a pre-existing condition or immunocompromised. You can do your part by coming prepared with grocery-picnic essentials.
Visit Open Parks and Public Spaces and Follow The Rules: Our parks and public spaces are there for everyone and they all have specific guidelines on what you can and cannot do. Each area is different and we recommend using the Internet to understand the rules of engagement and what you can do to protect yourself and others while also being compliant. Remember that many parks and spaces that may seem as though they are public may be private. Heed signs that say “Closed” or “No Trespassing”. Those signs are there for a reason so please follow the rules.
For information regarding Sonoma County Parks like Doran Beach go to http://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/.
Be Nice and Respect Authority: Above all, please be nice and respect the authority of our first responders. Police and fire women and men as well as security guards and others on the front lines have been swiftly responding to crises as they happen. Keep yourself out of trouble and keep our community humming with happiness. Smiles have gone a long way in keeping all of us sane. Even if they are behind masks, for now. Let’s stay safe.
Tourism isn’t dangerous, being Irresponsible is. Let’s do this together. Keep Sonoma safe.