Greater LA
Sidewalk dining in Santa Barbara, Long Beach
Santa Barbara has shut its main downtown road, State Street, to cars. Now, people are walking while keeping their distance, and restaurants are expanding dining rooms onto the sidewalks. LA County officials are considering a similar move.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenSanta Barbara has shut its main downtown road, State Street, to cars. Now, people are walking while keeping their distance, and restaurants are expanding dining rooms onto the sidewalks. LA County officials are considering a similar move.
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3 storiesSanta Barbara is moving the dining room to the sidewalk. Will LA follow?
In Santa Barbara, hungry locals have returned to restaurants. Most are sitting outside in the fresh air, though eating inside is an option too.
Read the story10 minLA County Supervisors want dine-in restaurants, hair salons to reopen soon
Long Beach and Santa Barbara are reopening restaurants for outdoor dining.
Read the story9 minWhat will future dine-restaurants look like, will customers feel safe?
When restaurants reopen, will people feel comfortable enough to go there to eat?
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