The 25/40 Day West Coast Trip

DayLocationDriving MilesActivities
DAY 1-2Kelso, WA– Orientation and Welcome Social – Welcome Dinner – Private Motor Coach Transportation Mt St Helens Tour: Mount St Helen Volcanic Monument, Johnston Ridge Observatory – Fire Mountain Grill Lunch
DAY 3-4Warrenton, OR63– Columbia River Maritime Museum has the largest collection of Pacific Northwest maritime artifacts in the country. – The Astoria Column is a tower overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria, Oregon
DAY 5-6McMinnville, OR151– OPTIONAL–Tillamook Air Museum-The museum is housed in a former US Navy blimp hangar, called “Hangar B”, which is the largest clear-span wooden structure in the world. – OPTIONAL-Tilmoock Cheese Factory-one of the most popular tourist attractions in the state with nearly a million visitors a year. – Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum : Among its military and civilian aircraft and spacecraft is the Hughes H-4 Hercules, popularly known as the Spruce Goose
DAY 7-9Newport, OR85– Hatfield Marine Science Center–Oregon State University’s marine lab serving as a base for distinguished oceanographic research and education – Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area & Lighthouse-The historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse (1872) is Oregon’s tallest Lighthouse – Explore Harbor & Nye Beach Area – Beach Restaurant Dinner
DAY 10-11North Bend, OR90– OPTIONAL-EN-ROUTE Heceta Head Lighthouse–Heceta Head Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. – Dune Buggy Ride on the Oregon Dunes
DAY 12-13Gold Beach, OR83– Rogue River Jet Boat Ride & Lunch full of spectacular scenery, meaningful history, wildlife viewing, and thrilling jet boating.
DAY 14Klamath, CA74– Redwood National Park-some of the world’s tallest trees. – EN-ROUTE – Trees of Mystery Tour and Sky Rail Tram–displays some 50 chainsaw sculptures and carvings illustrating stories of legendary logger Paul Bunyan and his crew.
DAY 15-16Garberville, CA133– Humboldt Redwoods Park – Home to Roosevelt Grove the World’s Largest Old Growth Forest – Campground Cookout – food, fun and friends! – Travel the Scenic Avenue of the Giants- running through Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
DAY 17-22Napa, CA161– Catered Dinner at Campground – Private Motorcoach Transportation – Warm Puppy Cafe – Shultz Museum -dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip. – CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Winery an authentically-styled 13th century Tuscan castle winery – Private Motorcoach Transportation – Ferry to Alcatraz: Alcatraz Island Self-Guided Tour-Once home to some of America’s most notorious criminals,like Al “Scarface” Capone and the “Birdman” Robert Stroud, helped to establish the Island’s notoriety. – Napa Valley Wine Train with Gourmet Lunch-spectacular scenery of beautiful wine country, the famed agricultural preserve and past some of the most expensive and famous farm real estate in the country – Private Motor Coach Transportation Guided Tour of San Francisco : Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Ghirardelli Square
DAY 23-25Yosemite, CA239– In our full day Yosemite Guided tour, with Lunch , you will experience: Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Mariposa Grove, Wawona, Royal Arches, Turtleback Dome, Three Brothers, Leaning Tower, Ribbon Fall, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Chapel, Vernal Falls, and Nevada Falls. – OPTIONAL – Coarsegold Historic Village-provides a variety of different Shops, Places eat and Events year round – Campground Cookout – food, fun and friends!
DAY 26-29Monterey/Marina, CA153– Monterey Bay Aquarium- More than 35,000 creatures representing over 550 species fill 34 major galleries. With nearly 200 exhibits in all – Whale Watching Cruise-Migrating gray whales and dolphins are highlights
DAY 30-32Paso Robles, CA109– Scenic Drive on Highway 1 – Voted Top 10 Most Scenic Drives – Hearst Castle Guided Tour –165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways – an American castle
DAY 33-35Castaic/Los Angeles, CA207– OPTIONAL – Stop at Solvang-is a truly unique village rife with activities, seasonal festivals, wine-tasting rooms and delectable dining. – Guided Private Motorcoach of Los Angeles/Hollywood–Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, Sunset Plaza, Beverly Hills, Fox Studio, Brentwood Country Club, Venice Beach – Free Day to Explore Los Angeles
DAY 36-40Newport Beach, CA84– Catalina Island Ferry Day Excursion-filled with sea breezes and ocean vistas – Catalina Island Tour–Rediscover the enchantment of Avalon on this delightful journey along the beachfront, up the hillsides, and through the heart of this friendly and historic town – Private Motorcoach Transportation City Highlight Tour-San Diego that includes Mt. Soledad, La Jolla, Old Town, Balboa Park & Coronado. – Farewell Dinner – Goodbye Continental Breakfast – grab some food and coffee before we part ways

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