Everything That's Allowed to Reopen in L.A. County — And All the New Red Tier Rules

The following article was originally republished March 16, 2021 through a collaboration with KPCC and LAist.

Story by Lisa Brenner

The red tier is here, and with it new reopenings and rule changes, entry screening protocols, and ventilation, filtration and indoor air quality requirements.

Here's what's to know about where you can go.

Check back for updates.

Aquariums

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity

Botanical Gardens

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity

Breweries

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Reservations required
• Visits are 90 minutes max
• Alcohol consumption ends at 8 p.m.
• Tables 8 feet apart
• 6 people max per table
• Table occupants can be from 3 households

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Dance Studios

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 10% capacity
• Masking requirement for all indoor activities

Farmer's Markets

All reopening rules: in L.A. County

Fitness Centers

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 10% capacity
• Masking requirement for all indoor activities

Food Courts

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open at 25% capacity
• Must adhere to the restaurant guidance for indoor dining

Galleries

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity

Grocery Stores & Retail Food Markets

All reopening rules: in L.A. County

Gyms

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 10% capacity
• Masking requirement for all indoor activities

Libraries

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 50% capacity

Malls

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Capacity increased to 50%
• Common areas remaining closed

Movie Theaters

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity
• Reserved seating only
• 6 feet of distance in all directions between any groups

Museums

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity

Personal Care Services

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Capacity increased to 50%
• Masking required for all times/all services

Restaurants

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity or max 100 ppl (whichever is lower)
• Tables 8 feet apart
• 6 people max per table
• Table occupants must be from the same household

Retail Shops

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Capacity increased to 50%

Wineries

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Reservations required
• Visits are 90 minutes max
• Alcohol consumption ends at 8 p.m.
• Tables 8 feet apart
• 6 people max per table
• Table occupants can be from 3 households

Yoga Studios

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 10% capacity
• Masking requirement for all indoor activities

Zoos

All reopening rules: in L.A. County
Some specifics —

• Can open indoors at 25% capacity