No, California is open and welcomes all visitors! Disneyland and other major theme parks have reopened.
Effective June 15, 2021, the state of California has lifted all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements associated with the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Also, on June 15 the state fully aligned with current CDC mask guidance for individuals who are fully vaccinated.
Our whale watching safaris are 100% outdoors (even check-in). We will continue to operate daily cruises in a safe manner, as we have done since the beginning of the pandemic.
Visitors and residents should follow the same common-sense precautions – frequent hand washing, avoidance of sick people, etc. – that they would with the traditional flu. Older adults and people with chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems should follow detailed CDPH recommendations to protect themselves.
Your safety and well-being is our top priority, and we encourage you to take all necessary precautions to stay safe and visit once the time is right.
As you plan your trip to California please keep in mind the current guidelines and restrictions and note that California will gradually begin opening following specific standards met to keep you and our communities safe.
As so, we suggest staying up to date with the latest information so you can make an informed decision regarding your future trip. To get the latest information please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/ or Visit California.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Golden State when the time is right.
We’re committed to protecting and nurturing our beautiful home while keeping visitors safe. Are you with us? Follow the #RespectCalifornia code when exploring our state: visitcalifornia.com/respect
California is a place of wide-open spaces that champions open-mindedness and celebrates diversity. Californians respect our friends and neighbors and their health and safety. We respect the environment, local culture and all the different kinds of people who visit our state. Respect is the key to keeping each other safe and all of California’s precious and fragile beauty protected, today and tomorrow.
Feel free to traipse, travel and follow your joy in California. Please follow this California Responsible Travel Code while doing so.

Roam Responsibly. I will explore California thoughtfully and responsibly, maintaining the utmost respect for everyone and everything I encounter.
Educate Myself. I will do my research before traveling across the state, familiarizing myself with local regulations and community concerns, which may have changed over time. This is especially important in rural communities with limited healthcare resources.
Safety First. I will follow public health directives from government officials, including physical distancing measures. I will take all necessary steps to minimize health risks to myself and others and stay home if I’m sick.
Preserve California. I will protect and nurture the Golden State’s pristine outdoor spaces and cultural icons, by maintaining a light footprint at every turn and paying special attention to delicate ecosystems.
Embrace Community. I will support local businesses and do my part to ensure the long-term prosperity of the places I visit.
Celebrate Culture. I will immerse myself in California’s diverse local cultures and embrace the traditions and practices I encounter.
Teach Others. I will lead by example and share these practices with fellow travelers, acknowledging that we all share the responsibility to protect California.