101 WEST COAST ROAD TRIP

Your Ultimate Pacific Coast Road Trip Guide:
Seattle to San Diego via Route 101

Get ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Coast! This curated road trip map takes you on an unforgettable journey through Washington, Oregon, and California, highlighting must-see destinations and hidden gems along the way.

Discover scenic hikes, stunning beaches, and incredible local dining experiences. From the pure blue water at Lake Crescent to the sandy shores of Cannon Beach, and down to California’s iconic Big Sur, this guide has everything you need to make your coastal adventure unforgettable.

WASHINGTON

SEATTLE

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

PORT TOWNSEND

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

LAKE CRESCENT

FORKS

LA PUSH

THE TREE OF LIFE

LAKE QUINAULT

COPALIS BEACH

DEXTER BY THE SEA VIEWPOINT

OREGON

ASTORIA

ECOLA STATE PARK

CANNON BEACH

PORTLAND

ARCH CAPE

TILLAMOOK

OCEANSIDE / TUNNEL BEACH

MCPHILLIPS BEACH / CAPE KIWANDA STATE NATURAL AREA

CAPE PERPETUA

OREGON DUNES

CAPE BLANCO STATE PARK

SECRET BEACH

CALIFORNIA

REDWOODS NATIONAL FOREST

DRIVE THRU-TREE

SANTA ROSA

MOUNT TAMALPAIS STATE PARK

SAN FRANCISCO

GREY WHALE COVE STATE BEACH

LOVERS POINT PARK

PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK

STEARNS WHARF

POINT MUGU STATE PARK

LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY

LONG BEACH

SAN DIEGO

SUNSET CLIFFS NATURAL PARK

Tip: Pick a few hikes along the route and don’t feel pressured to do them all. My favorite is Secret Beach Trail.