What Does Reopening Lincoln City Mean?

Lower Risk Category: Last Updated June 16, 2021

Lincoln County is in the "Lower Risk" category of Oregon's risk and protection framework, effective May 21, 2021, until emergency restrictions are removed by the state.

Lincoln City entered Phase 2 of Oregon's reopening on September 29, 2020. However, the restrictions lifted in Phase 1 and 2 are being temporarily rolled back. Non-essential travel is still discouraged at this time, and it’s important to stay as local as possible.

Joint Travel Advisory Still in Place

Together with the governors of Washington and California, a joint travel advisory is in place effective, November 13, 2020. The advisory urges anyone entering Oregon – either residents returning from a trip or non-residents entering Oregon on a trip – to quarantine for 14 days. It furthers advises Oregonians to refrain from any non-essential travel to other states or countries.

What This Means for You

Effective May 21, 2021, the "Lower Risk" restrictions include:

• Limiting indoor social get-togethers to no more than 10 people from no more than four households, outdoor social get-togethers to no more than 12.
• Indoor dining available, not to exceed 50% capacity. Outdoor dining available, max capacity 300. Max 8 per table, 12:00 am closing time.
• Indoor recreation and fitness establishments at max 50% capacity.
• Indoor entertainment establishments at 50% capacity, 12:00 am closing time.
• Retail stores at 75% capacity, encourage curbside pick-up.
• Indoor and outdoor shopping centers/malls 75% of capacity, encourage curbside pick-up.
• Faith institutions, funeral homes, mortuaries, cemeteries at indoor max 75% capacity, 300 outdoor.
• Outdoor recreation and fitness establishments at max 50% capacity.
• Outdoor entertainment establishments at max 50% occupancy, 12:00 am closing time.
• Personal services are still allowed under sector restrictions.

These "Lower Risk" restrictions remain in effect permanently, until the state removes emergency restrictions.

Planning Ahead

It is important for Oregonians and visitors to plan ahead and to be patient and flexible.

Call businesses before you visit to make sure they are open. Many attractions and businesses that are open are operating at limited capacity, have different hours of operation, or require reservations.

Follow Public Health Guidelines

Remember the risks and follow public health guidelines.

• Wear your mask
• Practice social distancing
• Wash your hands frequently
• Please stay home if you are sick
  

For more information, please refer to our continuously updated COVID-19 page.

Are beaches open?

The beaches never closed. Lincoln City open spaces, trails, beach access, and parking lots have reopened as of May 19, 2020.

Is Lodging Open?

Lincoln City lodging properties were allowed to reopen on June 1, 2020.

Do I Have to Wear a Face Covering?

As directed by Oregon's governor and the CDC, face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces and strongly recommended in outdoor spaces where six feet of physical distance from others cannot be maintained for unvaccinated individuals.

All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face-covering in public transportation and hubs, hospitals and health care clinics, correctional facilities, K-12 schools, and long-term care facilities. Private businesses may have their own requirements.