Laguna Beach Restaurants Remain Open For Business, Even To-Go

LAGUNA BEACH, CA —On Monday, the majority of City Halls, including Laguna Beach, have announced they are closed, but the city government remains open. Newport Beach has enacted its Emergency Operations Center and is focusing on planning and resources to ensure they are handling the matter effectively.

Stores are open, and hours are being enforced, and many are sharing rationing information with everything from canned goods, bleach, hand sanitizer to (yes, we're going to say it) toilet paper. Walmart, Vons, Ralphs, Costco, and other stores are promising there is no need to stockpile and that there is no shortage of food to go around.

At Harley Laguna Beach, owner Greg Daniels is keeping things open, and offering discounts for those who order over $100 worth of takeout.

"We have every intention of keeping our restaurant open and operating for guests," Owner Greg Daniels said over Facebook. He also described in detail the sanitation practices over and above restaurant standards, as well as monitoring employee health.

"We intend to be here for our guests and community, to provide comfort through food and drink," Daniels wrote on Facebook. "We have every intention of keeping our restaurant open and operating for you."

If you prefer to order to go, DoorDash, UberEATS, or Postmates are still delivering in the Laguna Beach area.

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce invites residents to support local businesses during this time.

"It is crucial to find ways to build a sense of community and keep our local businesses aloft during this time," they said. "Even if we aren't directly impacted by the virus, chances are we know someone who is."

We will also continue to tell stories of your neighbors: small business owners and those who are working behind the registers, at the restaurants, and delivering goods and services while others navigate living in the time of coronavirus.

"Many of the businesses in Laguna Beach are owned by residents, these people contribute so much to our community, this is our time to show them we care and we are there for them," they said.

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