22 days in West Coast Itinerary

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Portland
— 4 nights
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Cannon Beach
— 2 nights
Drive
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Olympic National Park
— 3 nights
Bus to March's Point, Ferry to Friday Harbor
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
— 2 nights
Ferry to Seattle Clipper Terminal, Fly to Monterey
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Monterey
— 3 nights
Drive
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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Yosemite National Park
— 3 nights
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Death Valley National Park
— 1 night
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Portland — 4 nights

City of Roses

Get in touch with nature at Oneonta Gorge and Forest Park. Columbia River Highway and Officers' Row will appeal to history buffs. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (in Ridgefield), Equestrian Wine Tours (in Carlton) and Champoeg State Heritage Park (in Newberg). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Bonneville Hatchery, contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site, get a dose of the wild on Volcano Lands - Private Tours, and explore the striking landscape at Beacon Rock.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Portland trip planner.

Poznan, Poland to Portland is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Poznan in September, expect nights in Portland to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cannon Beach.
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Cannon Beach — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Bronze Coast Gallery, admire the majestic nature at Hug Point State Park, then kick back and relax at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and finally kick back and relax at Cannon Beach. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Hug Point State Recreation Site, kick back and relax at Short Sands Beach, hike along Cedar Wetlands Preserve, then see the interesting displays at International Police Museum, and finally admire the majestic nature at Ecola State Park.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Cannon Beach trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Portland to Cannon Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Portland in September, expect nights in Cannon Beach to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can take a bus to Olympic National Park.
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Olympic National Park — 3 nights

Take a break from the city and head to Olympic National Park and Olympic Peninsula Loop Drive. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Quinault Rain Forest and Ozette Loop Hike. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Olympic National Park: Quinault (Quinault River-Pony Bridge Day Hike, Merriman Falls, &more). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Murhut Falls, identify plant and animal life at Deer Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Olympus, and trek along Kalaloch Beach Trail 4.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Olympic National Park online itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Cannon Beach to Olympic National Park. In September in Olympic National Park, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Friday Harbor.
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): witness the site of a historic battle at American Camp, identify plant and animal life at Lime Kiln Point State Park, then head off the coast to The Orcas Island Historical Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Judd Cove Preserve. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Whale Museum and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Olympic National Park to Friday Harbor in 5.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or ride a ferry. September in Friday Harbor sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Monterey.
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Monterey — 3 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Asilomar State Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail and McWay Falls. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monterey: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (in Moss Landing) and Big Sur (Pfeiffer State Beach & Limekiln State Park).

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Monterey trip itinerary site.

Getting from Friday Harbor to Monterey by combination of ferry and flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Friday Harbor in September since evenings lows in Monterey dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park — 2 nights

A Land of Giants

On the 29th (Fri), stroll through Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, then trek along Crescent Meadow Rd, then explore the striking landscape at Moro Rock Trail, and finally take a peaceful walk through Giant Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kings Canyon National Park, trek along Big Stump Basin, then trek along Zumwalt Meadow Trail, and finally admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Monterey to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Monterey in September: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.
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Yosemite National Park — 3 nights

Get in touch with nature at Glacier Point and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. Explore hidden gems such as Mariposa Grove and Bridalveil Fall. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Sentinel Dome, take in the dramatic scenery at Chilnualna Falls, trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, and get great views at Valley View.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary maker tool.

Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in September, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are little chillier (27°C), and nights are cooler (3°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel to Death Valley National Park.
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Death Valley National Park — 1 night

Hottest, Driest, Lowest

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): take in breathtaking views at Mosaic Canyon, take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, steep yourself in history at Harmony Borax Works, then take in breathtaking views at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, and finally cruise along Artist's Drive.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Death Valley National Park day trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. When traveling from Yosemite National Park in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Death Valley National Park, with highs around 30°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.
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