Coastal residents near Bean Hollow and Highway 1 in San Mateo County were ordered to shelter in place today after officials blasted out an urgent alert tied to police activity in the area. The notice covered a stretch of coastline south of Pescadero and told people to head indoors and wait for further instructions.
The warning went out through the county's SMC Alert system and was quickly boosted on X by local fire officials. Shared by CAL FIRE CZU, the advisory said residents “on the Coast in the area of Bean Hollow and Highway 1, Shelter in place due to police activity.”
From @sanmateoco SMC Alert: Residents on the Coast in the area of Bean Hollow and Highway 1, Shelter in place due to police activity.
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) February 14, 2026
Shelter-in-Place Guidance From County
San Mateo County's emergency guidance defines shelter in place as going indoors, locking doors and windows, and turning off heating or cooling systems that pull in air from outside, according to San Mateo County. Officials urge residents to stay tuned to official channels for an "all clear" and to keep phone use limited to emergency calls unless told otherwise.
Where the Alert Applies
The advisory covers Bean Hollow State Beach and the adjacent stretch of State Route 1, a rugged part of the coast about three miles south of Pescadero. Bean Hollow State Beach is known for its tide pools and rocky coves, per California State Parks.
Officials did not release any additional details in the alert. If you are in the area and face an immediate threat, call 911; otherwise, keep an eye on county emergency channels and any alert services you are registered with for updates.
