Oregon & Redwood National Park Road Trip Days 5-6: Crescent City, CA to Eugene, OR

When the start of the Redwoods National Park is less than 30 minutes away from the end of the Oregon Coast, it only makes sense to add it on to your trip. While the Oregon Coast was definitely the main attraction of this road trip, our side trip into Redwoods National Park was definitely a highlight for all. We started Day 5 in Crescent City, CA - a great base city for exploring the Redwoods State and National Parks. This is the part of the road trip where you start to slow down a bit, but still are eager to see something dramatic and maybe something new. Redwoods allowed us to just stop at a few places, just do a couple hikes but for a large payoff. Then on Day 6, we started making our way back up Oregon to enjoy a few spots around Oregon’s I-5 before heading back to Seattle.

Oregon, North America, United States, Family TravelAlison MullisJuly 12, 2026Oregon, nationa, Redwoods, hiking, California, Road TripComment

Road Trip Along the Oregon Coast Days 3-4: Newport to Crescent City, CA

Continuing on down the Oregon Coast, Days 3 and 4 of this 8 day road trip of Oregon and the Redwoods National Park got us just cross the border to California! These two days took us through the quieter and rugged south Oregon Coast. There are less people, but definitely not less beauty. This section of the coast features more dramatic views off the coast from sea rocks to sand dunes and lots of opportunities to see wildlife. In this itinerary, we break up the sights into 2 days but you can easily stretch it out into more days if you have time. Additional sights for each day are included in this guide, along with where to stay.

Oregon, North America, United StatesAlison MullisJune 17, 2026Road Trip, Oregon, kids, Beach, California, Nature, WildlifeComment

Road Trip Along the Oregon Coast Day 1 - 2: Seattle to Newport

The first two days of our Oregon Coast road trip took us from our home in Seattle to Newport, OR. We explored the cute towns, tide pools and gorgeous beaches of Oregon’s north coast and made it to the central coast. Below details each stop we took along the way, the best places to stay and additional stops to add to your itinerary. We did this road trip with our two kids, aged 3 & 4, but it can be modified for any group.

Oregon, United States, North AmericaAlison MullisJune 10, 2026Road Trip, Oregon, Itinerary, kids, hiking, Wildlife, summerComment

8 Day Oregon Coast & Redwoods National Park Roadtrip from Seattle: Itinerary Overview

One of the most scenic road trips in the world, the Oregon Coast is a must see. This road trip is easily accessible from Portland and Seattle and is easy to do no matter who is in your group. The roads are well-paved, even if a bit windy, and the must-see stops are frequent. This road trip can be customized to fit the interests of your family - from focusing on nature and gorgeous photo spots to wildlife spotting to eating your way down the coast. Just a short extension and across the border into California, the Redwoods National Park and its moody forests are the perfect addition to the moody Oregon Coast. This guide will help you with planning your own trip along the coast.

Oregon, United States, North AmericaAlison MullisJune 3, 2026Oregon, West coast, California, Redwoods, Road Trip, Beach, kids, hiking, SeattleComment