16 days in United States Itinerary
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Start: Port Angeles
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Cannon Beach
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Newport
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Coos Bay
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Carmel
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Big Sur
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Portland
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End: Port Angeles
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Cannon Beach — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): shop like a local with Icefire Glassworks, then look for gifts at Seaside Candyman, then kick back and relax at Arcadia Beach State Recreation Area, and finally admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park.
To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Cannon Beach day trip tool.
Port Angeles to Cannon Beach is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In March, daily temperatures in Cannon Beach can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Newport.
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Port Angeles to Cannon Beach is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In March, daily temperatures in Cannon Beach can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Newport.
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Newport — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): get a taste of the local shopping with Newport Farmer's Market, pick up some new knowledge with Oregon Coast Glassworks, learn about all things military at Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center, then examine the collection at The Wax Works, and finally stroll through Ocean to Bay Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: immerse yourself in nature at South Beach State Park and then cast your line with a fishing tour.
For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Newport online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In March in Newport, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Coos Bay.
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You can drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In March in Newport, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Coos Bay.
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Coos Bay — 1 day
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Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): contemplate the long history of Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, see the interesting displays at Coos Art Museum, don't miss a visit to Steve Prefontaine Murals, then take an in-depth tour of Coos History Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Bastendorff Beach.
To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Coos Bay day trip planning website.
You can drive from Newport to Coos Bay in 2.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Coos Bay can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Carmel.
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You can drive from Newport to Coos Bay in 2.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Coos Bay can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Carmel.
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Carmel — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Carmel River State Beach and Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. Visiting Pinnacles National Park and Lovers Point will get you outdoors. Explore Carmel's surroundings by going to Capitola Beach (in Capitola), Mission San Juan Bautista (in San Juan Bautista) and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton).
For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Carmel trip planning tool.
Drive from Coos Bay to Carmel in 10.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Coos Bay in April: highs in Carmel hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Big Sur.
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Drive from Coos Bay to Carmel in 10.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Coos Bay in April: highs in Carmel hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Big Sur.
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Big Sur — 2 nights
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Big Country of the South
Get a sense of the local culture at Hawthorne Gallery and Coast Gallery Big Sur. Get outdoors at Limekiln State Park and Salmon Creek Falls Trail. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Pacific Valley Bluff Trail, take in the views from Big Creek Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Rocky Creek Bridge, and hike along Partington Cove.
For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Big Sur vacation planner.
Drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Big Sur, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 8th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Portland.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Big Sur vacation planner.
Drive from Carmel to Big Sur in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Big Sur, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 8th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Portland.
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Portland — 3 nights
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City of Roses
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Movie Madness Video and More and Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Washington Square and iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Portland. Venture out of the city with trips to Cape Horn Lookout (in Stevenson), Oxbow Regional Park (in Gresham) and Angels Rest Trail (in Bridal Veil). There's lots more to do: grab your bike and head to Lacamas Heritage Trail, take in the views from Tilikum Crossing, take some stellar pictures from Benson Bridge, and shop like a local with Portland Farmers Market.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Portland online travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Big Sur to Portland takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Portland are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Portland online travel planner.
Traveling by flight from Big Sur to Portland takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Portland are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
