![]() It’s a great spot to plan for a stop and enjoy a picnic. The Highway 101 has several great points to stop and wander including the Lewis & Clark National Park in Naselle, WA. In Raymond WA, the road turns south and the coastal viewing begins. You can see a blend of old and new growth forestry and there are signs stating exactly when each grove was planted. From there we took a short jaunt down 107 S and then intersected HWY 101 and continued south.Īs HWY 101 heads towards the coastline it takes you through miles of beautiful pine groves that have been used by the logging industry for years. We headed out from Tacoma towards Olympia, WA and along HWY 8 which took us through a town called Montesano, where we saw a great car show. As we drove Highway 101 we were completely entombed by the sounds of the sea in a constant reminder that there is something larger than us out there. For someone that is used to seeing miles of sunbathers and beach umbrellas it was astounding to be presented with waves crashing against a 300 ft cliff while staring in wonder at the massive rock outcroppings that dot the coastline. There’s something truly raw and elemental about them. ![]() For an East Coaster like me, who’s used to the glass-like water and manicured beaches of South Beach and the Gulf Coast, the Washington and Oregon Coastlines were absolutely breathtaking and stood in stark contrast. I’ve always heard the Pacific Coast was beautiful, but we were both amazed by just how striking it truly is. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. We were looking for something much more scenic so we decided to hug the Pacific Coastline and ramble along Highway 101. The easiest way to make the trip is to simply shoot down I-5 and you can do it in a little over 13 hours. Our trip began in Tacoma, Washington with our final destination being San Francisco, California. In this Road Trip Planner for Highway 101 we’ll cover the first leg from Tacoma, WA to Grants Pass, OR. We followed Scenic Highway 101 for two days, from Washington to Oregon to California. ![]() It includes winding roads, elevation changes, coastal cliffs, and beaches. This route has everything you could ask for in a classic road trip. While touring the country we came to one of our favorite routes along the Pacific Coast – Highway 101. Road trippers are always looking for the next great road trip challenge.
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