| Highlight Destinations |
- San Francisco
- Bodega Bay
- Mendocino
- Redwood Highway (Avenue of the Giants)
- Redwood National Park/Six Rivers Coast
- Gold Beach (Rogue River)
- Florence
- Newport
- Astoria (Columbia River)
- Lake Quinault
- Olympic National Park
- Seattle
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| Some Noteworthy Attractions |
In and Around San Francisco: the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Haight-Ashbury, Alcatraz...
The Redwood Coast between Eureka and San Francisco: the Redwood Highway (Avenue of the Giants), spectacular coastline, Victorian architecture in Ferndale, the Skunk Train, the artistic communities of Mendocino and Gualala, the Trinity and Russian Rivers, Bodega Bay...
The Klamath/Crescent City Area: the Redwood National Park, the End of the Trail Native American Museum, the Klamath and Smith Rivers...
The Oregon Coast: the Rogue, Elk, Sixes, Columbia and Chetco Rivers, the Sea Lion Caves at Florence, Oregon Dunes, National Recreation Area, Fort Clatsop State Historic Park...
Olympic National Park: glaciated mountains, temperate rainforest, a cornucopia of beaches, Solduc Falls, Seven Lakes Basin...
Seattle: Puget Sound, Mount Ranier, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market,
Tillicum Village, Pioneer Square, Chinatown, Lake Washington... |
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| How does this route rate for... |
| Places to be |
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Cities |
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Small Towns |
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Mountains |
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Deserts |
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Beaches |
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Lakes |
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Rivers |
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Wilderness |
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Resort Destinations |
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| Things to see |
| Scenery |
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Coastal |
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Mountainous |
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Desert |
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Chaparel |
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| of West Coast Interest |
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Lighthouses |
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Missions |
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Gold Mining |
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Vineyards and Wineries |
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| Culture |
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Museums |
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Art Galleries |
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Botanical Gardens |
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Architecture |
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| Nature |
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Giant Sequoias |
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Giant Coastal Redwoods |
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Granite Peaks and Other Alpine Settings |
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Desert Flora (Cactus, Joshua Trees, Wildflowers) |
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Waterfalls |
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Volcanos |
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| Land Animals |
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Deer |
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Black Bear |
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Bobcats, Mountain Lions |
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Racoons, Skunks, Fox, Coyotes... |
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River Otters, Beaver... |
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Elk |
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Squirrels, chipmunks... |
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| Marine Wildlife |
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Sea Otters |
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Elephant Seals |
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Whales |
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Dolphins and Porpoise |
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Seals and Sea Lions |
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| Birds |
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Aquatic Fowl |
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Eagles |
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Hawks, Falcons |
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Ducks, Geese... |
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| Things to do |
| Outdoor Leisure Sports |
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Fishing |
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Golf |
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Bicycle Touring |
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Sea Kayaking |
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Sailing |
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Camping |
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Horseback Riding |
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| More Adventurous Sports |
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Hiking/Backpacking |
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Scuba / Snorkeling |
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ATV / Dune Buggy / Offroading |
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River Sports - Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting |
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Surfing, Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Jet Skiing |
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Water Skiing |
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| Thrill Sports |
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Mountain Biking |
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Rock Climbing |
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Hang Gliding/Paragliding |
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| Winter Sports |
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Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding |
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Cross-country Skiing |
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Snowmobiling |
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| Specialty Tours and Activities |
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Train Tours |
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Jet Boat River Touring |
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Local Nature Cruises and Harbor Tours |
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Gold Panning |
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Parasailing |
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Hot Air Balloon Tours |
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Flightseeing Tours |
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Local Cruises (dinner, dance, sightseeing) |
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| Entertainment |
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Shows, Theatre, Music |
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Dining |
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Nightlife |
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Sporting Venues (Baseball, Football, Basketball, Racing, Rodeo...) |
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| Overviews of Regions Visited |
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| Times and Distances |
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Rough Driving Distance (not including local driving): about 1100 miles |
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Drive times between common stopping points (estimated drive times do not include stops):
- Between San Francisco and Bodega Bay: 1:30
- Between Bodega Bay and Mendocino: 2:15
- Between Mendocino and Garberville: 2:45
- Between Garberville and Klamath: 2:30
- Between Klamath and Gold Beach: 1:30
- Between Gold Beach and Florence: 3:00
- Between Florence and Newport: 1:15
- Between Newport and Astoria: 3:00
- Between Astoria and Olympic National Park: 3:00
- Between Olympic National Park and Seattle: 5:00
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