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02-21-2011, 02:49 AM

Hello IC,

I am planning on driving down the west coast from Vancouver Island to California next month and I am looking for suggestions of cool things to do/places to see etc..

Any suggestions in Washington/Oregon/Northern California? I have a truck with a canopy so I was hoping to camp along the way in some beautiful places. Any good surf spots or mountains to hit this time of year? Questions? comments?

Thanks

Clackamas Coot · 02-21-2011, 06:21 AM

Oregon Parks & Recreation Department: State Parks

The campgrounds with the yurts are the best deal from my experience. The largest cities on the Oregon Coast for getting supplies are (from North to South): Astoria, Seaside, Lincoln City, Newport (largest city on the Oregon Coast), Florence, Reedsport-Coos Bay (large commercial port), Bandon, Gold Beach and Brookings. Lots of little communities between these small cities - pretty rural for the most part except Newport and Reedsport-Coos Bay.

Surfing can be found in areas around Seaside and especially Pacific City which even has a real, honest-to-God surfboard shop. Population is about 700 - if that. Pretty cold water - winter suits are definitely mandatory even in August. Seriously.

HTH

CC

02-23-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks, definitely bringing the winter suit .. I am used to the cold it doesn't get much above 50 degrees F even in the summer here.

I thought I would get some more responses... come on!

mrktwiz · 02-23-2011, 02:21 AM

Go stop by Bandon by the Sea in Southern Oregon, cute little town with a lot of cranberry bogs and a candy shop that makes the most amazing Cranberry candies.....Coos Bay just North is kinda cool too, have fun thats a great drive!

etncrew · 02-23-2011, 02:24 AM

your living my dream.....hold up in vancouver and wait for me..i'll catch a quick flight.

i'll bring some full melt too

420somewhere · 02-23-2011, 02:29 AM

Go to the BigFoot Museum!

Been there (NorCal/Oregon Border), but can't remember where it was?

02-23-2011, 02:49 AM

Thanks guys, I am writing these down. I like good food to so if you know of any places that are must visit spill the beans!

Also.. I have friends in Washington and California who I can get herbs from (don't want to risk it over the border) friend was saying that between states they have checkpoints now? Is it just a toll booth or actually dogs and police checkpoint?

Anyone know what I am looking at if I get caught with a personal amount travelling in the PNW as a Canadian?

02-21-2011, 02:49 AM	#1
Guest 150314 Guest Posts: n/a	Vancouver Island to California road trip Hello IC, I am planning on driving down the west coast from Vancouver Island to California next month and I am looking for suggestions of cool things to do/places to see etc.. Any suggestions in Washington/Oregon/Northern California? I have a truck with a canopy so I was hoping to camp along the way in some beautiful places. Any good surf spots or mountains to hit this time of year? Questions? comments? Thanks
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02-21-2011, 06:21 AM	#2
Clackamas Coot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The People's Republic of Oregon Posts: 3,987	Oregon Parks & Recreation Department: State Parks The campgrounds with the yurts are the best deal from my experience. The largest cities on the Oregon Coast for getting supplies are (from North to South): Astoria, Seaside, Lincoln City, Newport (largest city on the Oregon Coast), Florence, Reedsport-Coos Bay (large commercial port), Bandon, Gold Beach and Brookings. Lots of little communities between these small cities - pretty rural for the most part except Newport and Reedsport-Coos Bay. Surfing can be found in areas around Seaside and especially Pacific City which even has a real, honest-to-God surfboard shop. Population is about 700 - if that. Pretty cold water - winter suits are definitely mandatory even in August. Seriously. HTH CC __________________ One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discoverd that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand
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02-23-2011, 02:19 AM	#3
Guest 150314 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, definitely bringing the winter suit .. I am used to the cold it doesn't get much above 50 degrees F even in the summer here. I thought I would get some more responses... come on!
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02-23-2011, 02:21 AM	#4
mrktwiz Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 598	Go stop by Bandon by the Sea in Southern Oregon, cute little town with a lot of cranberry bogs and a candy shop that makes the most amazing Cranberry candies.....Coos Bay just North is kinda cool too, have fun thats a great drive!
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02-23-2011, 02:24 AM	#5
etncrew Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 234	your living my dream.....hold up in vancouver and wait for me..i'll catch a quick flight. i'll bring some full melt too
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02-23-2011, 02:29 AM	#6
420somewhere Hi ho here we go Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalifornica Posts: 2,609	Go to the BigFoot Museum! Been there (NorCal/Oregon Border), but can't remember where it was?
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02-23-2011, 02:49 AM	#7
Guest 150314 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys, I am writing these down. I like good food to so if you know of any places that are must visit spill the beans! Also.. I have friends in Washington and California who I can get herbs from (don't want to risk it over the border) friend was saying that between states they have checkpoints now? Is it just a toll booth or actually dogs and police checkpoint? Anyone know what I am looking at if I get caught with a personal amount travelling in the PNW as a Canadian?
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