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[quote=Anonymous]Depending on when you are going always be mentally prepared for a back up plan and make sure you can cancel reservations or change them. 
Winter storms can and often knock out the route to or from or last year both sides of highway 1 through Big Sur.Fires can create smoke that travels very far. Depending on the weather it can settle in.

Take the heat waves seriously especially at higher elevations. It’s not humid like DC and will cool off at night but the sun is very intense. People can and do die hiking if they don’t heed heat warnings.

Do not swim in the ocean or swim cautiously where there are lifeguards.  The Pacific is not like the Atlantic It’s cold and you’ll notice the surfers have wet suits. The waves and rips can be really strong. The Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz areas are great white shark nurseries. They don’t seem to bite anyone but if sharks freak you out stay on the sand. There is an otter in Santa Cruz that is stealing surf boards. 
Don’t climb on rocks next to the ocean with big waves. Don’t turn your back on the ocean.

In Tahoe or Yosemite do not leave food in the car, even a candy wrapper or a cooler. Bears will break into the car, trash it and you will be fined for enabling the bear break in.

In San Francisco do not leave anything in your car, people will smash the window.

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