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Seattle to LA Coastal Epic

Welcome to the US! This 28-day journey hits the absolute best of the West Coast, from misty rainforests to sun-drenched SoCal beaches.

28days
57stops
DAY01

Seattle-Tacoma Airport → Pike Place Market

Overnight in Pike Place Market
  1. 14:00
    Seattle-Tacoma Airport· start
  3. 16:30
    Pike Place Market· overnight
First Bites
  • Pike Place Chowder · The classic. Grab a bowl and eat it by the water.
Daily Budget
Hotel
$250
DAY02

Space Needle → Kerry Park

Overnight in Kerry Park
  1. 10:00
    Space Needle· start
  3. 19:00
    Kerry Park· overnight
Dinner Spot
  • The Pink Door · Italian with a view. Hard to get a table, so book now!
Daily Budget
Sightseeing
$80
DAY03

Ballard Locks → Gas Works Park

Overnight in Gas Works Park
  1. 11:00
    Ballard Locks· start
  3. 15:00
    Gas Works Park· overnight
Local Eats
  • Un Bien · Caribbean roast sandwiches that will change your life.
Daily Budget
Food & Drinks
$100
DAY04

Rental Car Pickup → Paradise

Overnight in Paradise, Mt Rainier
  1. 12:00
    Rental Car Pickup· start
  3. 16:00
    Paradise, Mt Rainier· overnight
Road Food
  • Copper Creek Inn · Famous for blackberry pie. A must-stop near the park.
Big Expenses
Car Rental
$1200
DAY05

Skyline Trail → Port Angeles

Overnight in Port Angeles
  1. 08:00
    Skyline Trail· start
  3. 20:00
    Port Angeles· overnight
Dinner
  • Next Door Gastropub · Solid burgers and local brews in Port Angeles.
Daily Budget
Gas
$50
DAY06

M.V. Coho Ferry → Inner Harbour

Overnight in Inner Harbour
  1. 08:00
    M.V. Coho Ferry· start
  3. 11:00
    Inner Harbour· overnight
Lunch
  • Red Fish Blue Fish · Fish and chips in a shipping container. Unreal.
Transport
Ferry
$150
DAY07

Hurricane Ridge → Forks

Overnight in Forks
  1. 15:00
    Hurricane Ridge· start
  3. 19:00
    Forks· overnight
Sweet Treats
  • Granny's Cafe · Old school diner vibes and massive soft serve.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$200
DAY08

Hoh Rainforest → Cannon Beach

Overnight in Cannon Beach
  1. 08:30
    Hoh Rainforest· start
  3. 11:30
    Ruby Beach
  5. 18:00
    Cannon Beach· overnight
Dinner
  • Pelican Brewing · Beer and food right on the sand in Cannon Beach.
Daily Budget
Gas
$60
DAY09

Tillamook Creamery → Heceta Head Lighthouse

Overnight in Heceta Head Lighthouse
  1. 10:00
    Tillamook Creamery· start
  3. 15:00
    Heceta Head Lighthouse· overnight
Must-Stop
  • Tillamook Creamery · Cheese curds and the best ice cream on the coast.
Daily Budget
Snacks
$40
DAY10

Samuel H. Boardman → Crescent City

Overnight in Crescent City
  1. 13:00
    Samuel H. Boardman· start
  3. 18:00
    Crescent City· overnight
Dinner
  • Superfly Distilling · Great food and local spirits in Brookings.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$180
DAY11

Fern Canyon → Avenue of the Giants

Overnight in Avenue of the Giants
  1. 09:00
    Fern Canyon· start
  3. 14:00
    Avenue of the Giants· overnight
Dinner
  • Lost Coast Brewery · Iconic brewery in Eureka with great pub grub.
Costs
Gas
$50
DAY12

Glass Beach → Mendocino

Overnight in Mendocino
  1. 11:00
    Glass Beach· start
  3. 15:00
    Mendocino· overnight
Lunch
  • Mendocino Cafe · Fresh, local ingredients with a great patio.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$250
DAY13

Golden Gate Bridge → San Francisco

Overnight in San Francisco
  1. 15:00
    Golden Gate Bridge· start
  3. 17:00
    San Francisco· overnight
Dinner
  • Tony's Pizza Napoletana · Best pizza in North Beach. Expect a wait.
City Costs
Parking
$60
DAY14

Alcatraz Island → Lombard Street

Overnight in Lombard Street
  1. 09:00
    Alcatraz Island· start
  3. 15:00
    Lombard Street· overnight
Lunch
  • Boudin Bakery · Sourdough bread bowls at Fisherman's Wharf.
Daily Budget
Alcatraz Tour
$90
DAY15

Painted Ladies → Mission District

Overnight in Mission District
  1. 11:00
    Painted Ladies· start
  3. 14:00
    Mission District· overnight
Local Eats
  • La Taqueria · The best mission-style burrito in the city.
Daily Budget
Food
$80
DAY16

Tunnel View → Yosemite Valley

Overnight in Yosemite Valley
  1. 16:00
    Tunnel View· start
  3. 18:00
    Yosemite Valley· overnight
Hidden Gem
  • Whoa Nellie Deli · Epic food in a gas station near the park entrance.
Daily Budget
Gas
$60
DAY17

Tenaya Lake → Tuolumne Meadows

Overnight in Tuolumne Meadows
  1. 11:00
    Tenaya Lake· start
  3. 14:00
    Tuolumne Meadows· overnight
Lunch
  • Degnan's Kitchen · Quick sandwiches and coffee in the Valley.
Daily Budget
Park Entry
$35
DAY18

Mist Trail → Glacier Point

Overnight in Glacier Point
  1. 08:00
    Mist Trail· start
  3. 17:00
    Glacier Point· overnight
Splurge
  • The Ahwahnee Dining Room · Fancy and historic. Great for a splurge dinner.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$300
DAY19

Monterey Bay Aquarium → Carmel-by-the-Sea

Overnight in Carmel-by-the-Sea
  1. 14:00
    Monterey Bay Aquarium· start
  3. 18:00
    Carmel-by-the-Sea· overnight
Dinner
  • Old Fisherman's Grotto · Famous clam chowder on the Monterey wharf.
Daily Budget
Gas
$70
DAY20

Bixby Bridge → McWay Falls

Overnight in McWay Falls
  1. 10:00
    Bixby Bridge· start
  3. 14:00
    McWay Falls· overnight
Lunch
  • Nepenthe · Incredible views. Get the Ambrosia Burger.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$350
DAY21

Hearst Castle → Santa Barbara

Overnight in Santa Barbara
  1. 10:00
    Hearst Castle· start
  3. 17:00
    Santa Barbara· overnight
Dinner
  • Santa Barbara Shellfish Co · Fresh seafood at the end of the pier.
Daily Budget
Hearst Castle Tour
$60
DAY22

El Matador Beach → Santa Monica Pier

Overnight in Santa Monica Pier
  1. 11:00
    El Matador Beach· start
  3. 16:00
    Santa Monica Pier· overnight
Lunch
  • Malibu Seafood · Eat on picnic tables across from the ocean.
Daily Budget
Gas
$50
DAY23

Warner Bros Studio → Griffith Observatory

Overnight in Griffith Observatory
  1. 10:00
    Warner Bros Studio· start
  3. 19:00
    Griffith Observatory· overnight
Dinner
  • Musso & Frank Grill · Oldest restaurant in Hollywood. Pure history.
Daily Budget
Studio Tour
$150
DAY24

The Getty Center → Rodeo Drive

Overnight in Rodeo Drive
  1. 10:00
    The Getty Center· start
  3. 15:00
    Rodeo Drive· overnight
Dinner
  • The Cheesecake Factory · Classic US experience with a massive menu.
Daily Budget
Parking
$20
DAY25

Venice Canals → Venice Beach

Overnight in Venice Beach
  1. 10:00
    Venice Canals· start
  3. 13:00
    Venice Beach· overnight
Lunch
  • Gjelina · Trendy and delicious spot on Abbot Kinney.
Daily Budget
Bike Rental
$30
DAY26

Echo Park Lake → Dodger Stadium

Overnight in Dodger Stadium
  1. 14:00
    Echo Park Lake· start
  3. 18:00
    Dodger Stadium· overnight
Stadium Eats
  • Dodger Dog · You can't go to a game and not eat one.
Daily Budget
Baseball Tickets
$100
DAY27

Grand Central Market → The Broad

Overnight in The Broad
  1. 12:00
    Grand Central Market· start
  3. 15:00
    The Broad· overnight
Lunch
  • Grand Central Market · Dozens of vendors. Try Eggslut or Tacos Tumbras.
Daily Budget
Accommodation
$250
DAY28

In-N-Out Burger → LAX Airport

  1. 15:00
    In-N-Out Burger· start
  3. 18:00
    LAX Airport
Last Meal
  • In-N-Out Burger · The final meal. Get it 'Animal Style'.
Daily Budget
Gas
$40
Heads Up
  • Book Yosemite and Alcatraz NOW
  • Check Highway 1 road status for Big Sur
  • Bring layers—the coast gets chilly even in July