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SD to Whidbey & Redwoods

We're knocking out the heavy driving early to get you to the giants and the island. Staying at Hiltons keeps it comfy.

6days
13stops
3542km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Hilton Stockton · Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata · Hilton Garden Inn Olympia · Homewood Suites Burlington · Mount Hood Viewpoint — start and end in San Diego Departure.

DAY01

San Diego Departure → Hilton Stockton

741 km · 7h 6m driving · Overnight in Hilton Stockton
  1. 08:00
    San Diego Departure· start
  2. 741 km · 7h 6m
  3. 17:00
    Hilton Stockton· overnight
Roadside Eats
  • In-N-Out Burger · Classic road trip fuel. Animal style is the only way to go.
Daily Spend
Gas & Food
$120
DAY02

Avenue of the Giants → Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata

443 km · 4h 52m driving · long drive · Overnight in Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata
  1. 13:00
    Avenue of the Giants· start
  2. 443 km · 4h 52m
  3. 18:00
    Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata· overnight
Coastal Dining
  • Salt Fish House · Fresh oysters and local seafood in nearby Eureka.
Budget
Hotel
$180
DAY03

Oregon Coast Stop → Hilton Garden Inn Olympia

619 km · 7h 2m driving · long drive · Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn Olympia
  1. 09:00
    Oregon Coast Stop· start
  2. 619 km · 7h 2m
  3. 18:00
    Hilton Garden Inn Olympia· overnight
Dinner Spots
  • Iron Rabbit Restaurant · Great burgers and local brews in Olympia.
Fuel Check
Gas
$70
DAY04

Mukilteo Ferry → Homewood Suites Burlington

245 km · 2h 47m driving · Overnight in Homewood Suites Burlington
  1. 10:30
    Mukilteo Ferry· start
  2. 140 km · 1h 35m
  3. 14:00
    Deception Pass
  4. 105 km · 1h 12m
  5. 18:00
    Homewood Suites Burlington· overnight
Island Flavors
  • Front Street Grill · Famous Penn Cove mussels in Coupeville. Don't skip these.
Transit
Ferry Toll
$25
DAY05

Mount Hood Viewpoint → Hilton Garden Inn Bend

473 km · 4h 56m driving · long drive · Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn Bend
  1. 13:00
    Mount Hood Viewpoint· start
  2. 473 km · 4h 56m
  3. 17:00
    Hilton Garden Inn Bend· overnight
Bend Bites
  • Deschutes Brewery · The OG of Bend. Great food and even better beer.
Budget
Hotel
$210
DAY06

Mono Lake → San Diego Home

1021 km · 10h 56m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    Mono Lake· start
  2. 1021 km · 10h 56m
  3. 18:00
    San Diego Home
Road Snacks
  • Erick Schat's Bakery · Famous Sheepherder bread in Bishop. Perfect road snack.
Final Bill
Final Gas
$90
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 4Ferry · Mukilteo Ferry
Heads Up
  • Day 2: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 6h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 6: 7h (Partial) driving — plan rest stops
  • Book Whidbey ferries in advance
  • Expect heavy driving on days 1 and 6
  • Check for snow on mountain passes