44 days in Oregon Coast & Portland Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Manzanita Beach and Cape Lookout State Park. Get a sense of the local culture at Cape Meares Lighthouse and Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. Explore Tillamook's surroundings by going to Hug Point State Recreation Site (in Arch Cape), Nehalem (Nehalem Bay Winery & Nehalem Bay State Park) and Oswald West State Park (in Cannon Beach).

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Tillamook is an approximately 28-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Johannesburg in November, expect nights in Tillamook to be a bit cooler, around 5°C, while days are cooler, around 15°C. You will leave for Lincoln City on the 2nd (Fri).

Museum-lovers will get to explore Mossy Creek Pottery and The Edge Art Gallery. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Roads End State Recreation Site and Gleneden Beach State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lincoln City: Coeur de Terre Vineyard (in McMinnville), Newport (The Wax Works, Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area, &more) and Left Coast Estate (in Rickreall).

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Drive from Tillamook to Lincoln City in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Tillamook to Lincoln City is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Florence.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): play a few rounds at Ocean Dunes Golf Links, learn about all things military at Oregon Coast Military Museum, then cruise along Oregon Coast Hwy, and finally explore the striking landscape at Thor's Well. On the next day, enjoy the sand and surf at Heceta Beach, then see the interesting displays at Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Oregon Coast.

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Traveling by car from Lincoln City to Florence takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Bandon.

Get some cultural insight at Coquille River Lighthouse and Hughes Historic House. Escape the urban bustle at Circles in the Sand and Pacific Dunes. Explore Bandon's surroundings by going to Port Orford (Cape Blanco Lighthouse & Cape Blanco State Park) and Bastendorff Beach (in Charleston).

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You can drive from Florence to Bandon in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Brookings.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lone Ranch Beach and Myers Creek Beach. Ship Ashore Museum and Curry Historical Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with a short trip to Ophir Beach in Ophir (about 52 minutes away).

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Brookings tour itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Bandon to Brookings in 2 hours. In December, daytime highs in Brookings are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to drive to Astoria.

On the 16th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site, see the interesting displays at Seaside Inverted Experience, then take in the dramatic scenery at Young River Falls, then stop by Fernhill Glass, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Fort George Brewery and Public House.

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You can drive from Brookings to Astoria in 7.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Portland.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Live Laugh Love Art and Oregon Historical Society. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Albany Historic Carousel and Museum and Willamette Valley Vineyards. Explore Portland's surroundings by going to Oneonta Gorge (in Cascade Locks), Salem (Willamette Heritage Center, Salem's Riverfront Carousel, &more) and Champoeg State Heritage Park (in Newberg). There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on Volcano Lands - Private Tours, appreciate the views at Willamette Valley, learn about winemaking at Willamette Valley Vineyards Wine Center, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The Oregon Garden.

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You can drive from Astoria to Portland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Portland sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.