Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensYour Safety Around Yellow Jackets
A protected coastal preserve just north of San Francisco where humpback whales breach offshore, elephant seals bask below clifftop trails, and tule elk roam windswept meadows. The varied terrain—beaches, forests, grasslands—rewards repeat visits.
Wildlife safety guide
Allergy preparedness
Late summer caution
Horseback riding alert
Tips
💨"windiest place on the West Coast" - dress in layers
🔭bring binoculars for whale and seal spotting
🦌Bear Valley Visitor Center worth an hour exploring
Your Safety Around Yellow Jackets
Parks & GardensParks & GardensA protected coastal preserve just north of San Francisco where humpback whales breach offshore, elephant seals bask below clifftop trails, and tule elk roam windswept meadows. The varied terrain—beaches, forests, grasslands—rewards repeat visits.
Wildlife safety guide
Allergy preparedness
Late summer caution
Horseback riding alert
Tips
💨"windiest place on the West Coast" - dress in layers
🔭bring binoculars for whale and seal spotting
🦌Bear Valley Visitor Center worth an hour exploring
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