"Barb" wrote in message
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> I'm planning to drive down the Coast from Seattle to San Diego next June -
> I'm in the UK and I've wanted to do this for years, and now I've got the
> opportunity....
>
> I'm OK for California, from Eureka down (obviously including SF and LA and
> places in between!), but I'm hoping to head straight to the coast from
> Seattle, rather than go via Portland. I'm thinking of overnight stays in
> Ocean Shores, Lincoln City, Coos Bay and Brookings/Crescent City. This
> should give me time to explore a little in these areas, since the
> distances
> aren't too great.
>
> What do you guys think of this idea? Do you have any comments on these
> places, or can suggest alternatives, etc? I have to go by maps, the net
> and
> books only. Assuming I book early next year (or even late this year),
> what
> is the availability of reasonable hotels on the WA and OR coasts?
>
> Also, what do you suggest I *must* see along the route, outside the
> cities?
>
> Thanks
>
> Barb
>
> PS: Sorry, this is probably a huge question...!!!?
>
>
Overnight in Gold Beach, 30 miles up the coast from Brookings. Take the 104
mile jet boat trip up the Rogue River. Lots of great scenery and wildlife
and fun boating adventure. Book it on the internet and you save a couple of
bucks. We like Jerry's jet boats as opposed to The Mail Boat.
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