20 days in Mendocino, Oregon & Seattle Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Point Cabrillo Light Station and then cruise along Mendocino Coast.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Mendocino travel route planning app.

Thousand Oaks to Mendocino is an approximately 8.5-hour car ride. While traveling from Thousand Oaks, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Mendocino, ranging from highs of 89°F to lows of 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Coos Bay.

On the 7th (Wed), immerse yourself in nature at Shore Acres State Park.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Coos Bay trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Mendocino to Coos Bay in 7.5 hours. Traveling from Mendocino in June, you will find days in Coos Bay are much colder (65°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Astoria.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Astoria: Cannon Beach (Cannon Beach Gallery, The Wine Shack, &more), Manzanita Beach (in Manzanita) and Turnaround at Seaside (in Seaside). The adventure continues: immerse yourself in nature at Fort Stevens State Park, snap pictures at Astoria-Megler Bridge, pause for some photo ops at Chief Comcomly Memorial, and look for all kinds of wild species at Astoria Column.

To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Astoria trip planner.

Traveling by car from Coos Bay to Astoria takes 5.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Astoria are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Seattle.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle, then take in the exciting artwork at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and finally stop by Chukar Cherries. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Waterfall Garden Park, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then appreciate the history behind Fremont Troll, then take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and finally get in on the family fun at Seattle Great Wheel.

To find out how to plan a trip to Seattle, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Astoria to Seattle takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Astoria in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Seattle, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Astoria.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): examine the collection at Oregon Film Museum, hike along Astoria Oregon Riverwalk, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Fort George Brewery and Public House.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Astoria attractions planning app.

You can drive from Seattle to Astoria in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Seattle in June: high temperatures in Astoria hover around 66°F and lows are around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, admire the striking features of Pittock Mansion, then stop by Powell's City of Books, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Oregon Zoo: Together for Wildlife, take in the dramatic scenery at Multnomah Falls, and then see the interesting displays at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Portland trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Astoria to Portland in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Astoria in June: highs in Portland hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 56°F. You'll set off for Scio on the 21st (Wed).

On the 21st (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge and then do a tasting at Willamette Valley Vineyards.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Scio road trip website.

You can drive from Portland to Scio in 1.5 hours. In June in Scio, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bend.

Go for a jaunt from Bend to Redmond to see Smith Rock State Park about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, see the interesting displays at High Desert Museum, get impressive views of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, and contemplate the waterfront views at Deschutes River.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Bend trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Scio to Bend by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Scio in June, Bend is little chillier at night with lows of 45°F. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Sun) before leaving for home.