7 days in Oregon Coast Itinerary

Seaside is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. You'll get in some beach time at Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock. Step out of Seaside with an excursion to Manzanita Beach in Manzanita--about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: appreciate the history behind Astoria Column, admire the majestic nature at Oswald West State Park, take in the views from Astoria-Megler Bridge, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hug Point State Recreation Site.

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Sacramento to Seaside is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sacramento in May: high temperatures in Seaside hover around 62°F and lows are around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Newport.

A town that survives on the sea, Newport's population of just over 10,000 supports a healthy commercial fishing industry.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area and Nye Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Yachats (Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest & Yachats coastline) and Lincoln City Glass Center (in Lincoln City). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, take a leisurely stroll along Newport's Historic Bayfront, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and stop by Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy.

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You can drive from Seaside to Newport in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Newport can reach 58°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bandon.

Bandon is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, on the south side of the mouth of the Coquille River. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): stop by Misty Meadows Jams, then identify plant and animal life at West Coast Game Park Safari, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint.

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You can drive from Newport to Bandon in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. In May, daytime highs in Bandon are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel back home.