8 days in Redwood National Park & Oregon Coast Itinerary
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Start: Salt Lake City
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Redwood National Park
— 1 night
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Port Orford
— 2 nights
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Coos Bay
— 1 night
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Yachats
— 1 night
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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 9th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at 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. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Salt Lake City to Redwood National Park due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Salt Lake City in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Redwood National Park, with highs around 60°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to 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. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): enjoy the sea views from Cape Blanco Lighthouse, then admire the majestic nature at Cape Blanco State Park, and then immerse yourself in nature at Humbug Mountain State Park. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Port Orford Heads State Park, look for gifts at South Coast Gourmet, then find something for the whole family at Prehistoric Gardens, and finally stroll around Battle Rock Park.
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Traveling by car from Redwood National Park to Port Orford takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Coos Bay.
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Traveling by car from Redwood National Park to Port Orford takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time 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. On the 12th (Fri), immerse yourself in nature at Shore Acres State Park, admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Steve Prefontaine Murals, relax in the rural setting at Cranberry Sweets, then make a trip to McCullough Memorial Bridge, and finally take in the waterfront at Coos Bay Boardwalk.
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You can drive from Port Orford to Coos Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Coos Bay, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Yachats.
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You can drive from Port Orford to Coos Bay in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Coos Bay, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Yachats.
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Yachats — 1 night
Yachats is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): explore the fascinating underground world of Sea Lion Caves, cruise along Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest, and then take a leisurely stroll along Yachats coastline.
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You can drive from Coos Bay to Yachats in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. May in Yachats sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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You can drive from Coos Bay to Yachats in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. May in Yachats sees daily highs of 58°F and lows of 46°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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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.