The health and safety of visitors to Goleta, as well as our local residents and workforce, is of paramount concern during a time of uncertainty worldwide. Go Goleta is committed to providing accurate and timely information.

General Goleta Travel Information:

• Visitors are encouraged to follow healthy travel practices when traveling, in accordance with CDC guidelines (see below).
• Visitors are encouraged to confirm in advance all reservations and travel plans directly with their service providers, businesses and attractions.
• Dining and attractions*:

* Please check their respective websites for real-time information.

• • Some restaurants remain open in a limited capacity. For alternatives to dining out, consider ordering meals through delivery service apps or curbside pickup.
  • Some museums, attractions and activities remain open.
  • Most bars, breweries, nightclubs, and wineries may be closed, due to recommendations by the State of California (posted March 15).
• Groups, gatherings and events:
  • Most events through early May, including sporting events and shows at theaters, are canceled or being rescheduled, due to CDC recommendations (posted March 15).
  • During this period, gatherings of individuals at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, such as the elderly, are limited to no more than 10 people, per the state of California (posted March 11).
• Check with individual airlines for the latest updates on plane schedules for flights to and from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). https://www.flysba.santabarbaraca.gov/
• For current updates on Amtrak train schedules, visit https://www.amtrak.com/ or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
• For current highway and road conditions, visit Cal-Trans at http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi  or call 1-800-427-7623

Healthy travel practices:

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 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 U.S. State Department

Additional Resources:

Please note that worldwide and throughout the U.S., conditions around the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving.

• The best source for local public health information is the Santa Barabara County Public Health Department: https://publichealthsbc.org/
• California Department of Public Health: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
• CDC – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advice to travelers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
  • FAQ page for those considering travel within the U.S.: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html
• U.S. Department of State – official travel advisories outside and within the U.S. are posted here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html
• Visit California: https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/travel-alerts

Thank you for considering Goleta for your next vacation. We hope to welcome you when the time is right for a safe and enjoyable stay.