8 days in Redwood National Park & Oregon Coast Itinerary
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Start: Salt Lake City
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Redwood National Park
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Port Orford
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Coos Bay
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Yachats
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End: Salt Lake City
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Redwood National Park — 1 night

Redwood National Park is home to a tremendous collection of the world's tallest type of tree.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Redwood National Park.
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Salt Lake City to Redwood National Park is an approximately 16.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Salt Lake City to Redwood National Park. Traveling from Salt Lake City in January, things will get a bit warmer in Redwood National Park: highs are around 56°F and lows about 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Port Orford.
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Port Orford — 2 nights
Port Orford is a city in Curry County on the southern coast of Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): visit a coastal fixture at Cape Blanco Lighthouse, then admire the majestic nature at Cape Blanco State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Humbug Mountain State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Port Orford Heads State Park, look for gifts at South Coast Gourmet, then get in on the family fun at Prehistoric Gardens, and finally stroll around Battle Rock Park.
To find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Orford vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Redwood National Park to Port Orford takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Coos Bay.
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To find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Port Orford vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Redwood National Park to Port Orford takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 55°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Coos Bay.
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Coos Bay — 1 night

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Shore Acres State Park, then admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park, and then stroll the grounds of Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Steve Prefontaine Murals, experience rural life at Cranberry Sweets, then take in the views from McCullough Memorial Bridge, and finally take in the waterfront at Coos Bay Boardwalk.
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Drive from Port Orford to Coos Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Coos Bay can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Yachats.
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Drive from Port Orford to Coos Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daily temperatures in Coos Bay can reach 55°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Yachats.
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Yachats — 1 night
Yachats is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. On the 7th (Sat), explore the fascinating underground world of Sea Lion Caves, then take a memorable drive along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then take in the waterfront at Yachats coastline.
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Getting from Coos Bay to Yachats by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. January in Yachats sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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Getting from Coos Bay to Yachats by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. January in Yachats sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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Oregon Coast travel guide
The Beaver State
Saved from the pitfalls of modern urban development by government decisions made in the 1910s, the Oregon coast remains one of the country's most picturesque natural places to visit, featuring more than 80 state parks. Tourism from around the world thrives here all year long, with visitors eager to drive up and down this scenic stretch of the Pacific coastline, marked by rocky headlands and lush vegetation. Crossed by rivers and dotted with dense forests, the area offers nature lovers a chance to boat, fish, hike, and whale-watch. Start your Oregon vacation by exploring the northern end of the coastline, famous for its vibrant beach resorts and quaint seaside retreats.