If you’re heading to the California coast soon, here’s a heads-up: a 3.6-ft tsunami wave hit Crescent City after that massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Most of the West Coast from British Columbia to Mexico, is still under advisory. Authorities are urging folks to steer clear of beaches and marinas. Flights are mostly running, but a few to Hawaii have been cancelled due to temporary airport shutdowns there.
I’ve got friends in Santa Monica who said things felt surreal beaches were cleared and evacuation notices were in place. If you’re traveling soon, keep checking local updates and consider travel insurance that covers natural disasters. Has anyone ever been caught in a warning like this mid-trip? I’d love to hear how you navigated the chaos and stayed safe.

