StuckinNY

In mid-May, my wife and 1.5 year old son and I will be driving from Eureka California to Florence and staying in Florence for 2 nights before driving on to Seattle.

Any suggestions on what to do while there? Where to eat?

Are the sealion Caves worth it in mid may? Are there any Whales to see then?

Any suggestions of where to stay other than Florence (given our itinerary)?

Thanks

sunbum1944

I think the most fun thing you can do in the Florence area is the dune buggy rides - they are really fun and give you a better idea of how vast the dune area is. You dont do the driving- they have drivers and I think its a blast

I think the Sea Lion Caves are worth it if you have never been there before -
Its very touristy of course - but it is pretty interesting.

There is a great restaurant in Old Town and cannot remember the name of it -
will try to figure that out - but its the "old kite shop"
maybe some other posters will remember

The Devils Elbow State Park is my favorite beach- can walk up the Heceta Head lighthouse and innkeepers house
several nice hiking trails -

Enjoy

NWWanderer

I personally prefer staying in Yachats just north of Florence because I like staying at places that have the waves crashing on the rocks right outside your window (such as the Overleaf Lodge).

Sea Lion Caves--eh. If you've never seen a concentration of sea lions up close before, then sure, go but it's a touristy (and smelly ;-)) experience.

In addition to the great suggestions already mentioned, I'd stop at Cape Sebastian north of Brookings for a fantastic view up and down the coast. There may still be some whales making their way north but the bulk of the migration will have passed.

The Cape Perpetua area between Florence and Yachats is also gorgeous and worth exploring.

kimamom

Yes, the Sea Lion Caves are fun. You will take an elevator down to the caves, pretty views from the outside of the caves, also. Bring your camera! ***kim***

easytraveler

Hi, StuckinNY:

I inputted your itinerary into Google maps and driving directions.

Step #35 says: "Swim across the Atlantic Ocean 3,462 mi"

How many days were you alloting for the swim?

I'm more concerned about your 1.5 year old son undertaking this swim at his age. Maybe when he's two, it would make a difference.

Happy travels! ><

sunbum1944

The restaurant I was thinking of is the
Waterfront Depot -usually requires a reservation and not sure you would want to eat there with a 1.5 yr old

One of my favorites is Travelers Cove-
it has an outside deck overlooking the river which is great on a nice day - and you might be more comfortable with kids there.

I usually stay in the Yachats area -Overleaf is great, also like the Adobe
( and the Adobe has a restaurant overlooking the ocean)


Also the famous Mo's for chowder and seafood- I personally dont think the food is that great except for the chowder - but again- a good place for kids