Reopening Status
We are reopening Marin County in a phased and measured approach to help keep all residents safe and healthy. Below, please find a list of our phased reopening approach.
Phase 1 – starting March 15, 2020
Allowed businesses and industries:
- Agriculture
- Automobile & bicycle repair
- Childcare for essential workers
- Construction (partial)
- Dental care
- Essential government functions
- Financial institutions
- Food delivery services
- Funeral Homes, mortuaries, & cemeteries
- Gas stations
- Grocery & other food stores
- Healthcare, pharmacies & medical supply
- Hotels, motels, & hospitality for essential purposes
- Household repair services & hardware stores
- Laundromats
- Mailing and shipping services
- Media services
- Real estate for essential moves
- Restaurants for curbside pick-up and delivery
- Transportation services
- Utilities
- Veterinary care
Phase 2a – starting May 4, 2020
Allowed businesses and industries:
- Construction
- Auto dealerships - limited service
- Golf courses & tennis / racket clubs
- Landscaping services
- Outdoor businesses
- Skate parks
Read the full May 4, 2020 Public Health order for details
Phase 2b – starting May 18, 2020
Allowed businesses and industries:
- Athletic fields
- Boat launches
- Outdoor recreational activities
- Parks
- Retail – curbside pick-up
- Tennis & pickleball courts
Read the current Public Health order for details
Phase 2c – starting May 22, 2020
Allowed businesses and industries:
Phase 2d – starting June 1, 2020
Allowed businesses, industries and activities:
- Childcare
- General office space
- Libraries – curbside pick-up
- Restaurants - outdoor dining
- Outdoor retail
- Summer/Sports camp
- Regional beaches & parks
Read the full current Public Health order for details
Phase 2e – starting June 5, 2020
Businesses, industries and activities:
Phase 2f – starting June 12, 2020
Businesses and industries:
- Retail – limited indoor (including automotive sales)
- Cleaning services (household cleaning/janitorial)
- Real Estate – residential/commercial transactions
Phase 2g – starting June 19, 2020
Activities:
- Social Bubbles (cohorts of 12 people)
Phase 2h (PART 1) – starting June 29, 2020
Businesses, industries and activities:
- Campgrounds and RV Parks
- Driving Schools / Instruction
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Outdoor Vehicle-Based Gatherings
- Picnic and Barbecue Areas
- Restaurants - Indoor Seating
Based on permission from the state and current COVID-19 activity, we are working to continue to reopen different aspects of our economy. Below is a list of anticipated reopenings to allow our businesses time to prepare to reopen. This timeline is subject to change based local COVID-19 activity or state guidelines.
View "Marin’s Reopening At-A-Glance" PDF (English) (Spanish)
POSTPONED TO LATER DATE: Phase 2h (PART 2)
The following businesses, industries and activities were tentatively scheduled to open Monday, June 29, 2020. However, due to elevated COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, Marin Public Health is temporarily slowing Marin's overall reopening pace. Please return to this page at a later date for future reopening time frames.
- Body Art Professionals, Tattoo Parlors and Piercing Shops
- Electrology Services
- Esthetician, Skin Care & Cosmetology Services
- Gyms and Fitness Studios (including dance, yoga, martial arts -type classes)
- Hotels, Motels, Hospitality, Short Term Rentals (leisure and tourism activity)
- Massage Services (Non-Health Care Settings)
- Nail Salons
- Sun Tanning Services
TENTATIVE: Phase 2i – planned for July / August (specific date to be determined)
Businesses, industries and activities:
- Higher Education
- Faith-based and cultural organizations – indoor gatherings/ceremonies
- Movie Theaters & Family Entertainment
- Museums
- Team Sports (without live audiences)
- Wineries and Bars
- Education – K-12 (guidelines announced June for implementation in Fall)
Targeted for future reopening (dates unknown)
- Community centers – indoor
- Concerts and live theater
- Creative businesses (e.g., indoor group music or art classes
- Fairs & festivals
- Libraries – indoor
- Personal training services (fewer than 4 people)
- Pet-handlers, pet-transporters, and pet-training services
- Playgrounds
- Limited Indoor & Outdoor Gatherings