17 days in West Coast Itinerary

In Olympic National Park, ancient rainforests and ocean tidal pools at lower elevations contrast with wildflower-filled alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks.

Explore hidden gems such as Lake Crescent and Quinault Big Spruce Tree. The adventure continues: hike along Ozette Loop Hike, take a peaceful walk through Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, take a memorable drive along Hurricane Ridge, and kick back and relax at Ruby Beach.

To find reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Olympic National Park trip planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Olympic National Park is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or fly. Traveling from Dublin to Olympic National Park, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Olympic National Park can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park, then look for gifts at The Wine Shack, then explore the striking landscape at Haystack Rock, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Cannon Beach.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Cannon Beach tour builder.

Explore your travel options from Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach with the Route module. In June, daily temperatures in Cannon Beach can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can go by car to Newport.

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.

On the 2nd (Sun), take in the waterfront at Newport's Historic Bayfront, then look for all kinds of wild species at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, then visit a coastal fixture at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and finally hike along Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): take a leisurely stroll along Yachats coastline, enjoy the sea views from Heceta Head Lighthouse, and then kick back and relax at Nye Beach.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Newport trip planner.

You can drive from Cannon Beach to Newport in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Cannon Beach in July, things will get a bit cooler in Newport: highs are around 20°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Astoria-Megler Bridge and Museum of Whimsy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Portland: Astoria Column (in Astoria), Multnomah Falls (in Bridal Veil) and Phelps Creek Vineyards (in Hood River). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and admire the landmark architecture of Pittock Mansion.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Portland holiday planner.

Drive from Newport to Portland in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Newport in July: high temperatures in Portland hover around 33°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take some stellar pictures from Valley View, admire the sheer force of Yosemite Falls, explore the striking landscape of Bridalveil Fall, then get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View, then take in the dramatic natural features at Glacier Point, and finally take some stellar pictures from Washburn Point. Here are some ideas for day two: explore and take pictures at Tioga Pass, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and then trek along Mariposa Grove.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Yosemite National Park tour itinerary planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Portland to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Portland in July, plan for little chillier nights in Yosemite National Park, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

On the 10th (Mon), don't miss a visit to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, contemplate the waterfront views at Badwater Basin, then take a memorable drive along Artist's Drive, then take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point, and finally get great views at Dante's View.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Death Valley National Park trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Yosemite National Park to Death Valley National Park. Traveling from Yosemite National Park in July, you will find days in Death Valley National Park are somewhat warmer (45°C), and nights are much hotter (26°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can fly to Crater Lake National Park.

Reaching a depth of 592 m (1,943 ft), Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Crater Lake National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Pinnacles Trail, then take in the dramatic scenery at Vidae Falls, then contemplate the long history of Rim Village Visitor Center, and finally admire the sheer force of National Creek Falls.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Crater Lake National Park trip tool.

Do a combination of bus and flight from Death Valley National Park to Crater Lake National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in July, expect Crater Lake National Park to be little chillier, temps between 40°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Friday Harbor.

The tiny town of Friday Harbor is the largest village on the San Juan Islands, and it fits within just 2.6 km (1 sq mi) of space.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Lime Kiln Point State Park, then shop like a local with WaterWorks Gallery, then examine the collection at The Whale Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Friday Harbor trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Crater Lake National Park to Friday Harbor takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Traveling from Crater Lake National Park in July, expect nights in Friday Harbor to be slightly colder, around 11°C, while days are cooler, around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel back home.