8 days in Oregon Coast Itinerary

Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. On the 26th (Wed), relax and rejuvenate at Overleaf Spa, immerse yourself in nature at Yachats State Park, then take in the dramatic natural features at Thor's Well, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Heceta Head Lighthouse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along John Dellenback Dunes Trailhead, then shop like a local with Backstreet Gallery, then see the interesting displays at Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, and finally stroll through Heceta Beach.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Florence road trip planning tool.

Knoxville to Florence is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 3 hours. In April, Florence is little chillier than Knoxville - with highs of 58°F and lows of 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Coos Bay.

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. On the 28th (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, kick back and relax at Circles in the Sand, take in the exciting artwork at Washed Ashore - Gallery & Workshop, take in the exciting artwork at Second Street Gallery, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, and finally admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, take an in-depth tour of Coos History Museum, then examine the collection at Oregon Coast Historical Railway, and finally kick back and relax at Bastendorff Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Coos Bay online route planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to Coos Bay takes 1.5 hours. In April in Coos Bay, expect temperatures between 58°F during the day and 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lincoln City.

Lincoln City is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): kick back and relax at Gleneden Beach State Park, shop like a local with Mossy Creek Pottery, then get a taste of the local shopping with Freed Gallery, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Lincoln City Glass Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the majestic nature at D River State Recreation Site, view the masterpieces at Rock Your World: Pacific Northwest Gem & Jewelry Gallery, then enjoy the sand and surf at Taft Bay, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area.

To see photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Lincoln City tour builder website.

Getting from Coos Bay to Lincoln City by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 55°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Seaside.

Seaside is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Seaside day trip planning website.

Getting from Lincoln City to Seaside by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Seaside are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. On the 1st (Mon), you'll travel back home.