Pacific Coast Sprint
A high-speed journey down the Pacific Coast, connecting major hubs from Oak Harbor to San Diego.
Oak Harbor → Portland → Roseburg → Redding → Sacramento → Stockton → San Diego
The Evergreen Escape
Grab a coffee in Oak Harbor and head south. You'll cross Deception Pass first thing—keep your eyes peeled for the swirling currents below the bridge.
Depart
Grab a coffee in Oak Harbor and head south. You'll cross Deception Pass first thing—keep your eyes peeled for the swirling currents below the bridge.
Pearl District
The Pearl District is an area of Portland, Oregon, formerly occupied by warehouses, light industry and railroad classification yards and now noted for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences.
Eugene
Eugene (population 173,000 in 2019) is a city in Oregon at the southern end of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the Mckenzie and Willamette rivers. It is best known for being the home of the University of Oregon.
Roseburg
Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.
Redwoods to the Valley
You’re hitting the mountainous border between Oregon and California early. Watch for the Siskiyou Summit—it can get foggy even in summer.
Depart
You’re hitting the mountainous border between Oregon and California early. Watch for the Siskiyou Summit—it can get foggy even in summer.
Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge for bicycles and pedestrians that spans the Sacramento River in Redding, California, United States and forms a large sundial. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2004 at a cost of US$23.5 million. The bridge has become iconic for Redding.
Old Sacramento Waterfront
Swing through the state capital’s historic waterfront. The cobblestone streets and gold-rush era buildings feel like a movie set. Grab a quick taco or some fudge for the road.
Stockton
We’re stopping just south of the Delta. It positions you perfectly to bypass the worst of the NorCal morning traffic tomorrow.
The Southern Stretch
Today is all about the Central Valley. It’s flat, fast, and iconic in its own agricultural way.
Tejon Pass
The Tejon Pass, previously known as Portezuelo de Cortes, Portezuela de Castac, and Fort Tejon Pass is a mountain pass between the southwest end of the Tehachapi Mountains and northeastern San Emigdio Mountains, linking Southern California north to the Central Valley. Both the pass and the grade north of it to the Central Valley are commonly referred to as "the Grapevine".
Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita is the third largest city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, with a population of 229,000 in 2020. It is generally considered to be a suburb of Greater Los Angeles. It consists of the neighborhoods of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, and Valencia.
San Diego Waterfront
You’ve made it! Roll the windows down and smell the salt air. The drive ends right as the sun starts to dip toward the Pacific.
- Use the "HOV" lanes if you have a passenger to save time through Seattle and Los Angeles.
- Ensure your Hilton Honors app is updated for digital check-in at highway-side locations.
- Day 2: 7h 17m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 7h 23m driving — plan rest stops