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Coronavirus Information and Resources

for Travel in the Santa Barbara South Coast

Last updated: 2/13/2022

Please note that worldwide and throughout the U.S., the conditions around coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving and may change. The best source for local conditions is the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department: https://publichealthsbc.org/

  FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Visit Santa Barbara is committed to providing accurate and timely information. Below are resources for travel in the Santa Barbara South Coast.

Does Santa Barbara have coronavirus (COVID-19) cases? How many cases are there?

  • We do have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department website is the best source for public health information: https://publichealthsbc.org/

Travel conditions/restrictions:

  • Visitors already in the area are encouraged to follow healthy travel practices when traveling, in accordance with CDC guidelines (see below) and follow the state order (above).
  • Visitors are encouraged to confirm in advance all reservations and travel plans directly with their service providers, businesses and attractions.

Questions about future travel plans

Examples: Should I cancel my plans? When should I rebook?:

  • We sympathize with your uncertainty and frustration. Our best advice is to make your personal assessment using the resources on our travel advisory page, such as the California and Santa Barbara County public health department websites, which provide the latest information.
  • Official estimates about the duration of coronavirus in our state and region are continually being updated by new findings, so we hesitate to provide information today that could be outdated tomorrow.

Info on attractions and transportation:

  • Dining and attractions:
    • Click here for a list of options.

Cruise ships:

Healthy travel practices:

  • Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is the best source for local public health information, such as coronavirus in the community or workplace.
  • The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) have advised travelers throughout the world to follow best-health practices any time when traveling, including:
    • Stay home if you are sick
    • Avoid contact with people who are sick
    • Wash hands often
    • Cough into your elbow and sneeze into a tissue
    • Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
    • Be aware of the latest travel advisories from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and S. State Department

Resources for the general public: