North Coast Itinerary SF to Seattle
- Address: 422 1st St.
- Eureka, CA 95501
Visit the Pacific NorthCoast: San Francisco to Seattle
Day 1: San Francisco
San Francisco opens her Golden Gates beckoning you to “lose your heart.”
Highlights
Golden Gate Bridge & Park
Pier 39
Day 2 & 3: Into Wine Country
The city is exciting, but there’s something refreshing about driving out of the bustle and into the open foothills of Wine Country. Unwind as you drive leisurely up Highway 101, also known as Redwood Highway.
Add a Day: Napa Valley is easy to get to and a great inclusion to any trip to California.
Highlights
Coastal Town of Mendocino
Wineries & Brew Pubs
Mendocino Botanical Gardens
Eureka! You found the Redwoods!
Day 4: Fort Bragg - Benbow
Today keep your eye out for the “Grandfather Tree”, at this point you’ll start entering what locals call the “Redwood Curtain”.
Overnight at Benbow Historic Inn
Highlights
Fort Bragg
Chandelier Drive Thru Tree
The Redwood Curtain
Southern Humboldt Events & Activities
Day 5: Into the Woods
After breakfast begin today’s drive ready for exploring. Avenue of the Giants, the famed road scenic 31-mile drive among the redwoods, has been called the finest forest drive in the world.
Stop in The Victorian Village of Ferndale for lunch, a treat and a stroll.
Stay the night at the Victorian Inn or continue to Eureka for two nights at one of the many Lodging options.
Highlights
Eel River
The Victorian Village of Ferndale
Day 6: Relax, Northern California Style
Samoa Cookhouse and a Tour of the Humboldt Bay on the Madaket are a perfect way to begin the day. Afterwards quick jaunt to the Sequoia Park Zoo will be sure to light up visitors of any age. You can eat at the Zoo Café, or try one of the other Dining Options.
If you’re into craftsman art and history, a local must see is the Blue Ox Millworks.
Highlights
Pacific Ocean Sunset
More Local Favorites: Dick Taylor Chocolates Tour, Lost Coast Brewery Tour, Humboldt Bay Botanical Gardens, Clarke Historical Museum, Holly Yashi Jewelery Making Tour and have you seen Bigfoot yet? If not, check out Seamoore's in Old Town, Eureka for a Bigfoot Hunting kit.
Day 7:
Now onward North to Redwood National Park, Trees of Mystery and into the heart of Yurok Country.
Take a ride on the sky tram gondola at Trees of Mystery or head up and down the mighty Klamath on a Jet Boat Tour. Relax and enjoy local Salmon and Berries for a treat but keep your eyes open for O-mah, or Bigfoot as you may have heard him called.
Overnight in the Redwoods of Yurok Country.
Day 8: Portland, Oregon
Set against the backdrop of majestic Mount Hood, Portland combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a refreshingly friendly, small-town warmth that makes it a natural for tours of all types.
Day 9 – 10: Seattle, Wa
Armed with a Seattle City Pass, you can see the very best this culturally sophisticated city. Your pass enables you to visit the Seattle Aquarium, take an Argosy Harbor Cruise, the EMP Museum and more!
Of course you'll want to visit Pike Place Market and a snap photo or even dine at the top of the iconic Space Needle. Contact Visit Seattle to have your groups, FITs and travelers of all kinds raving about their Emerald City experience.
