8 days in Eugene & Oregon Coast Itinerary

Eugene is a city of the Pacific Northwest located in the U.S. state of Oregon. To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Eugene trip itinerary builder site.

Knoxville to Eugene is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Knoxville to Eugene. Traveling from Knoxville in April, things will get little chillier in Eugene: highs are around 62°F and lows about 41°F. You'll set off for Florence on the 25th (Tue).

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): kick back and relax at Heceta Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse, and then see the interesting displays at Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Sea Lion Caves, trot along with Bandon Beach Riding Stables, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bandon State Park.

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Drive from Eugene to Florence in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in April, and nighttime lows around 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to drive to Yachats.

Yachats is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take a leisurely stroll along Yachats coastline, explore the striking landscape at Devil's Churn, then take in the dramatic natural features at Thor's Well, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Overleaf Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from North Fork Yachats Covered Bridge and then take a pleasant ride with C & M Stables.

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Getting from Florence to Yachats by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Yachats can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Newport.

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area and Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area and Agate Beach State Recreation Site. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Cape Foulweather, admire the majestic nature at Beverly Beach State Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocean to Bay Trail, and identify plant and animal life at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area.

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Drive from Yachats to Newport in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive back home.