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Explore An Incredible Road Trip Through The Pacific Coast

When you need to get away, rejuvenate, and recharge, head
out on the open road! A most scenic drive I recommend is a
Pacific Coast road trip.

You'll soon discover that a Pacific Coast road trip boasts
stunning views of open and mostly undisturbed countryside,
and if time is short, can be done in segments. The best
time for a Pacific Coast Roat Trip is when the weather is
warm, to enjoy the different beaches and the great outdoors.

Start your road trip at Olympic National Park, which is
located at the northwest border of the United States. From
there you will be able to catch glimpses of the ocean all
the way to the southern border between the USA and Mexico.
This road trip offers a diverse landscape with 1,500 mile
stretch of beautiful scenery; from a number of amazing
parks to well-preserved rain forests, and even barren
landscapes that can almost be considered deserts. You name
it, the Pacific Coast is nearly certain to have it. If you
have your kids with you on a family trip, they might be
able to catch glimpses of wildlife like such as gray
whales, mountain lions, and condors.

After passing numerous fishing and logging villages, in
Washington, head south and you will get to the mouth of
Columbia River. The road will then lead you to the rustic
and, for the most part, tranquil Oregon Coastline. Your
Pacific Coast road trip route can include stopovers in many
great locations. You will be greeted with a few communities
with varying levels "countryside feel" to them, and you can
choose from the recreational activities available for road
warriors like you. However, if you're more inclined to
venture off-the-beaten-track, then you should not miss what
is known as the Avenue of the Giants. This is a series of
redwood forests that line Northern California.

Finally, don't forget to check out southern California.
Feast your eyes on the lush greenery of palm trees - and
see surfers and beach bodies almost everywhere you turn.
The town of Encinitas, for example, has great shops and
restaurants. Don't miss the Cardiff by the Sea just outside
the town. It has a number of fine but expensive restaurants
where you can enjoy your meal with a great backdrop of the
sea. For surf fanatics, Solana Beach, which has a road
famously known as Old Highway 101, and offers many surf
shops. La Jolla, meanwhile, is a good place to stop if
you're more of a scuba diver. The Children's Pool is highly
recommended to see seals along the shores and ground
squirrels at the cliff side.

Plan a Pacific Coast road trip that has a bit of history in
it too. You will have your pick from Spanish colonial
mansions, or the English and Russian fur-trading outposts.

Lastly, remember that your Pacific Coast road trip has some
amazing cities along the way, that are all worthy if you
have the time. Seattle, LA, and San Diego all have great
restaurants, nightlife, museums and more. You can also
choose to take a more laid-back pace and stay in cozy bed &
breakfasts, lodges or unique smaller hotels found all along
the coastline.

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