The state of California, normally full of sun bathers and wilderness explorers, restaurant goers and entertainment venue attendees, is empty.
On Thursday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state-wide "stay at home" order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
That has meant that some of the state's most iconic places — from Lombard Street in San Francisco to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles — are eerily quiet.
Here are some scenes from around the Golden State.
Cars usually line up to drive down the twists and turns of Lombard Street in San Francisco. Credit: JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty Images
When was the last time the Urban Light installation at LACMA wasn't full of selfie-takers on a Saturday night? The answer: never. Credit: AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images
The 110 Freeway that borders downtown L.A. is usually packed on Fridays. This Friday? Empty. Credit: Apu GOMES / AFP) (Photo by APU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images
Fisherman's Wharf didn't get many tourists this week. Credit: Neal Waters / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
The busy San Ysidro Port of Entry between the U.S. and Mexico, sans long lines of cross-country commuters. Credit: GUILLERMO ARIAS / AFP via Getty Images
Tourists aren't showing up to see the celebrity handprints in the Chinese Theater's cement courtyard. Credit: AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images
The Arclight's Cinerama Dome won't be hosting any premieres for a while. Credit: AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images
No shoppers, tourists, or selfie takers on Rodeo Drive, either. Credit: AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images
California Street in San Francisco was devoid of cable cars. Credit: JOSH EDELSON / AFP via Getty Images
With the Santa Monica Pier closed, the Pacific Coast Highway didn't see much traffic. Credit: AaronP / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images
At least one Mexico-U.S. commuter at the San Ysidro Port of Entry skateboarded on... Credit: SANDY HUFFAKER / AFP via Getty Images










