What’s Reopening in San Diego County Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Here's what you need to know about which places are reopening in San Diego as the county continues to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic
By NBC 7 Staff, Brenda Gregorio-Nieto and Monica Garske • Published May 14, 2020 • Updated 9 seconds ago
What to Know
San Diego County reopened two reservoirs on May 15 -- Miramar and Murray -- for recreation. The Lower Otay Reservoir reopens on May 16.
Modifications were made to the Public Health Order on May 8 to allow additional recreational activities, but only by members of the same household.
On April 30, the county announced it was easing some restrictions at parks and open spaces, and also allowing golf courses to reopen with operational adjustments.
After a lengthy lockdown on parks and beaches in San Diego County due to the coronavirus pandemic, some recreation areas have reopened, but with limitations.
Here's a look at what's open for recreation in San Diego County as the pandemic continues, but restrictions shift a bit.
City Parks, Some Trails in Open Space Parks (Locations Vary)
rails in Open Space parks have reopened for “passive purposes” like walking, jogging, or hiking. The city said park parking lots remain closed to curb crowds; the city says it’s best to visit parks within walking distance of your neighborhood.
The city has posted signage on parks and trails outlining the dos and don’ts of recreation in these spaces during the pandemic.
Don’ts: Passive use means there’s no congregating or group sports activities allowed. Visitors also shouldn’t shake hands or engage in unnecessary physical contact. Do not enter a park or trail if you have a cough or a fever.
Dos: Visitors should maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distance from others and also wear a face mask when in a park or on a trail.
The city of San Diego is maintaining a list of parks and recreation areas that are open and closed. You can see the full list here.
Golf Courses, Tennis Courts, Rec Rentals, Campgrounds
The county has allowed golf courses to reopen with operational adjustments. The state is now allowing the use of golf carts for single riders. To see a full list of golf courses that are now open again, click here.
On May 8, recreational facilities like tennis courts and handball courts were deemed safe to reopen under the same guidelines as golf courses. Social distancing must be practiced, anyone playing a game of tennis together must be living in the same household. A tennis facility's guidance to reopen must be approved by the county first.
The city is also allowing rentals to resume for recreational activities like bicycling, boating, kayaking and surfing.
Campgrounds will also reopen on a limited basis starting in June. Individuals at one campsite should be from the same household and capacity at each campground will be limited to 50%. It will be up to the jurisdiction that the campground stands in to decide if that site will reopen. For more info on campgrounds, visit the county's website.
campgrounds, visit the county's website.
Beaches
Here is a list of beaches and parks that have reopened across San Diego County:
City of San Diego
City beaches reopened on April 27.
Allowed: Swimming, surfing (not allowed on San Diego Bay), single-person paddling and kayaking in the ocean; walking and running on the beach.
Not Allowed: Stopping, sitting, lying down on the beach; access to boardwalks and piers, parking lots and Fiesta Island; boating; gatherings of any kind
Coastal Cities
City of Solana Beach
Beaches.
Allowed: Walking and exercising on the beach and water activities (swimming, surfing, paddling, kayaking). Fletcher Cove will be open for access to and from the beach. Tide Park and Del Mar Shores Stairs will be open only for one-way exiting from the beach. Seascape Stairs will be opened only for one-way entry to the beach.
Not Allowed: No gatherings of any kind will be allowed on the beaches, No games of sports will be allowed on the beach, Fletcher Cove Park will remain closed but may be used for access to and from the beach. Restrooms and showers will remain closed.
City of Carlsbad
Beaches
Allowed: Walking, running, swimming, kayaking, surfing, bodyboarding, body surfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling and scuba diving from the shore, Paddleboarding, and kayaking at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon entrances. Fishing only allowed from a kayak or boat due to county health order.
Not Allowed: Topping, sitting or lying down on the beach (sand) Gatherings of any kind, games or sports like Volleyball, football, frisbee, soccer, yoga, calisthenics or similar activities where you stay in one place.
Parking along Carlsbad Boulevard will continue to be prohibited.
To see a full list of parks that are open, click here.
Allowed: “Passive use” only, such as walking, jogging, running, sitting on the grass.
Not Allowed: No active use, such as sports games. This is stricter than the county health order, which allows sports activities among people who live together. All community centers, aquatic centers, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, dog parks, skate parks, and similar areas will remain closed for now.
The number of parking lot spaces will be reduced by at least 50%, as required by the County of San Diego health order. Parking along Carlsbad Boulevard will continue to be prohibited.
City-owned trails will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is open. For information visit the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation website. The Nature Center and gate to Aviara Golf Course remain closed.
City of Del Mar
Beaches
Allowed: Running and walking on beaches; swimming, surfing, and paddling in the ocean.
Not Allowed: Standing sitting or lying down; games, sports, and activities such as volleyball, frisbee, yoga, and calisthenics; The 17th Street/Beach Safety Center parking lot will be closed except for disabled access vehicles.
City of Coronado
Beaches:
Allowed: Swimming, surfing, single-person paddling, and kayaking in the ocean; walking and running on the beach.
Not Allowed: Loitering, laying on the sand, gathering in groups of any sizes and using fire pits; access to Dog Beach and Sunset Park; parking.
City of Encinitas
Beaches:
Allowed: Moonlight Beach is open and all other beaches are accessible only from Moonlight as permitted by the tides for walking and running in a select "active zone"; swimming, surfing, paddling, and kayaking in the ocean.
Not Allowed: Gatherings of any kind, stopping, fire rings, standing, sitting or lying down; games or other sports; access to parking lots and parking on Coast Highway.
All state beaches are closed including Ponto, Pipes, Georges, and Seaside.
The beach access stairways located at Swami's, D Street, Stonesteps, and Grandview have opened for access to and from the beaches. Facial covering is mandatory while using the narrow staircases.
City of Oceanside
Beaches:
Allowed: Running and walking on beaches; swimming, surfing, paddling, and kayaking in the ocean.
Not Allowed: Standing, sitting or lying down; gatherings, group exercising or group games, recreational boating; access to the pier or the amphitheater; access to the strand except for vehicles (residents will be allowed to access their property); parking lots are closed
California State Parks
In an email sent to NBC 7, California State Parks confirmed these beaches have reopened.
Cardiff
San Elijo
Torrey Pines State Beach - (Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve remains closed)
Carlsbad State Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
Silver Strand
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