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SD to Whidbey Coastal Run

A fast-paced dash up the coast to position you for the Redwoods.

3days
12stops
DAY01

San Diego Start → Hilton San Jose

Overnight in Hilton San Jose
  1. 08:00
    San Diego Start· start
  3. 11:30
    Santa Barbara Stop
  5. 15:00
    Pismo Beach
  7. 19:00
    Hilton San Jose· overnight
Road Fuel
  • Lilly’s Taqueria · Authentic, fast, and legendary tacos in Santa Barbara.
  • Original Joe's · Hearty Italian-American dinner in San Jose.
Day 1 Budget
Hilton Stay
$220
Gas
$65
DAY02

San Jose Departure → Hilton Garden Inn Eureka

Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn Eureka
  1. 08:30
    San Jose Departure· start
  3. 13:30
    Avenue of the Giants
  5. 15:00
    Founders Grove
  7. 18:30
    Hilton Garden Inn Eureka· overnight
Local Bites
  • Peg House · BBQ oysters and burgers right across from the trees.
  • Lost Coast Brewery · Great local beer and pub food in Eureka.
Day 2 Budget
Hilton Stay
$190
Gas
$55
DAY03

Eureka Start → Whidbey Island

  1. 07:00
    Eureka Start· start
  3. 12:00
    Eugene Pitstop
  5. 18:30
    Mukilteo Ferry
  7. 19:30
    Whidbey Island
Island Arrival Eats
  • Ivar's Mukilteo · Grab chowder while waiting for the ferry.
  • Pickles Deli · Best sandwiches on the south end of Whidbey.
Day 3 Budget
Ferry Toll
$15
Gas
$80
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Day 3Ferry · Mukilteo Ferry
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 7h 54m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 5h 26m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 6h 5m driving — plan rest stops
  • Book the Eureka Hilton early
  • Ferry lines can be long
  • Day 1: last stop 19:00 — leave earlier or drop a stop
  • Day 2: last stop 18:30 — leave earlier or drop a stop
  • Day 3: last stop 19:30 — leave earlier or drop a stop