Seattle to California: National Parks and Coast Road Trip

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
San Francisco to Bodega Bay
3 stops
1
A magical spot
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Muir Woods National Monument
A grove of Redwood trees that was specifically reserved outside San Francisco
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Napa Valley
Stop for wine, cheese, food, and chocolate along the way.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Bodega Bay to Redwoods
5 stops
4
Historic seaside town, great spot for lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Fort Ross is a huge gathering spot of the California Sea Lion. We are sure to see many of these huge and funny creatures. If you have or have not seen them before, this will not disappoint
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
A chance to get outside and take great pictures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Another fantastic spot and viewpoint along the coast.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
The famous roadway where you drive through tall redwoods on each side of the road! We will get out at a few spots to take a walk or short hike. Founders Tree, one of the largest trees in the forest Grieg-French Grove, a special spot where the forest floor is covered in clovers High-Rock River Trail, a short hike amongst the trees An absolute must see and must experience once in your life! We know some good surprise spots to get out and explore a bit.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Redwoods to Oregon Coast
3 stops
9
We will experience Redwoods at these stops: Grove of the Titans Trail, a beautiful and easy hike amongst some of the largest trees in the world and old growth forest. Stout Grove, a specially preserved grove with the famous "wedding tree" Simpson-Reed Trail, in this spot you can walk inside huge trees. You might never be the same. We will take several hikes to breathe the air and take memorable photos.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
10
An interesting seaside city with ocean on one side and forest on the other. We will make the most of our brief visit.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
A special visit to the well respected craft chocolate maker Dick Taylor. We'll sample chocolate with flavors from all over the world!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Oregon Coast to Cannon Beach
6 stops
12
Historical seaside town home to the famous runner "Prefontaine"
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
A mysterious hole on the ocean coast. Like nothing you've seen before.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
A unique state park that is both amazing and not too crowded due to its location.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
These sand dunes on the coast will take your breath away, and may spark your imagination. This place was the inspiration for the science fiction book and movie series "Dune"
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
A beautiful bay with carved out rocks along the beach and known for whale watching tours. -Whale watching (if possible) -Lunch at one of the local respected seafood restaurants
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
At Yaquina Head we will get a chance to see seals, giant starfish, urchins, and other marine life among the protected tide pools areas There's also amazing views from the historic Lighthouse. This area is part of the National Park service so it is well maintained and the entry fee is included.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Cannon Beach to Seattle
6 stops
18
Goonies House
The famous house from the 1980s cult classic movie "Goonies" purchased by a fan, the house is preserved and has an amazing view!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
We'll stop for a late lunch in Portland to see a bit of the food scene and find out what makes Portland weird.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Cannon Beach
A magnificently life fulfilling view of huge haystack rocks, a picture is worth a thousand words in this case.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Seaside
Right next to Cannon Beach is Seaside Oregon which has a nice boardwalk area along the beach and a statue to Lewis and Clark turned around to head home after an 18-month, 4,000 mile journey in 1805.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Cape Meares
This excellent wildlife viewpoint we may see: -Grey Whales migrating -Tufted Puffins -Cormorants -Common Murres -Western Gulls There's also the largest Sitka Spruce tree in Oregon (over 800 years old) and a tree with eight large branches known as the "Octopus Tree"
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Tillamook
A locally famous dairy company, we will have a chance to refresh and try some locally made ice cream and cheese at this well maintained facility.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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