Santa Monica Code Enforcement Officers, with Santa Monica Police Officers and Fire Fighters discuss the lack of compliance with Health Orders for Public Gathering during the @Faces.Collective Earth Day Beach Clean-up and Festival at Santa Monica Beach, Saturday, April 17, 2021. No citations were issued.
For outdoor private events, a maximum of 100 people is allowed, but that limit can increase to 300 people if all guests are tested or vaccinated. Tables are also limited to 6 people from a maximum of 3 households unless everyone at the table is vaccinated. Indoor private events are only allowed if all guests are tested or vaccinated with a limit of 150 guests.
Public Health is also modifying the protocols for private social or informal gatherings. Outdoor gatherings can have up to a maximum of 50 people. Masks will be required at all times unless people are eating or drinking. There must be 6-feet of distance between tables and chairs. Seating at tables is restricted to 6 people from up to three households. If everyone is vaccinated, the capacity limit at tables are not necessary.