From Seattle to Sta Barbara
Dec 18th, 2000 | 01:20 PM
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From Seattle to Sta Barbara
We (3 sisters + mom) will be leaving Pt. Mugu (close to Sta Barbara) and driving north to Seattle on Dec 28. On Jan 1st we'll be driving back but this time we'll have eight days to spend on the road. We would really appreciate your suggestions on what to do/see. We've been to Sta Barbara and SF a couple of times already, so we want to devote our little vacation to new places this time around. Any ideas?
Dec 18th, 2000 | 09:26 PM
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That time of year the weather is unsettled,however this is what I would do===Drive over to Port Angeles (take better part of the day.) Stay in Port Angeles over night and take the ferry to Victoria next AM.(must check ferry schedules,as they run less often in winter) If money is short, you can go over as a walk on passenger. The ferry pulls right into downtown Victoria so you don't need a car. You could spend the day or stay over night
After you get back to Port Angeles I am at a loss to guide you further??? Depends on how many days left?
Incidently-driving down the Oregon coast from Astoria to Cresent City , California
takes about 3 days--good coastal roads but weather unpredictable. Of course if you hear weather turning bad, there are many roads tha cross over to Interstate 5.
Hopefully another poster can advise you further.
After you get back to Port Angeles I am at a loss to guide you further??? Depends on how many days left?
Incidently-driving down the Oregon coast from Astoria to Cresent City , California
takes about 3 days--good coastal roads but weather unpredictable. Of course if you hear weather turning bad, there are many roads tha cross over to Interstate 5.
Hopefully another poster can advise you further.
Dec 21st, 2000 | 05:04 PM
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Hi, Helma,
Don't know if this will get to you before you're en route, but might as well try.
We drove to LA/Santa Barbara last week and left on the return leg Tues. Dec. 19 - just arrived back home in Seattle this afternoon (Dec. 21).
We went south using US 101 (the coast route) and returned using Interstate 5 (the inland route). The weather on the coast was stormy through Washington and Oregon - the waves on the rocks and cliffs were very spectacular but it was hard driving with strong winds and sheets of rain - no fun for any but the most dedicated stormwatchers. It was drippy and misty through the redwoods, which shows them at their best, and the Samoa Cookhouse near Eureka had all-you-can-eat pot roast and strawberry shortcake when we stopped for lunch...
LA and SB were gorgeous - chamber of commerce weather as we say. The return trip was fast and boring on I-5, potentially snowy in the Siskyous on the Oregon-Calif. border but otherwise uneventful.
I'd recommend you take the coast all the way, including both the northern and southern lengths of Calif. SR 1, and save your time for central and southern California. (2 days from Seattle down the coast to the "top" of Cal SR 1 ought to do it.) Be aware that days are quite short, plan on stopping at 5 pm or so, or risk missing the scenery. Sights to see include the redwoods, the cliff and rock scenery all along the coast, Pt. Lobos state park near Monterey, Big Sur and the Hearst Castle on the southern part of SR1, and then revel in the glory of Santa Barbara. Take your time for this interesting midwinter drive.
Don't know if this will get to you before you're en route, but might as well try.
We drove to LA/Santa Barbara last week and left on the return leg Tues. Dec. 19 - just arrived back home in Seattle this afternoon (Dec. 21).
We went south using US 101 (the coast route) and returned using Interstate 5 (the inland route). The weather on the coast was stormy through Washington and Oregon - the waves on the rocks and cliffs were very spectacular but it was hard driving with strong winds and sheets of rain - no fun for any but the most dedicated stormwatchers. It was drippy and misty through the redwoods, which shows them at their best, and the Samoa Cookhouse near Eureka had all-you-can-eat pot roast and strawberry shortcake when we stopped for lunch...
LA and SB were gorgeous - chamber of commerce weather as we say. The return trip was fast and boring on I-5, potentially snowy in the Siskyous on the Oregon-Calif. border but otherwise uneventful.
I'd recommend you take the coast all the way, including both the northern and southern lengths of Calif. SR 1, and save your time for central and southern California. (2 days from Seattle down the coast to the "top" of Cal SR 1 ought to do it.) Be aware that days are quite short, plan on stopping at 5 pm or so, or risk missing the scenery. Sights to see include the redwoods, the cliff and rock scenery all along the coast, Pt. Lobos state park near Monterey, Big Sur and the Hearst Castle on the southern part of SR1, and then revel in the glory of Santa Barbara. Take your time for this interesting midwinter drive.
Dec 23rd, 2000 | 12:04 PM
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Be advised: California Route one (coastal) does not start in Northern Calif.until just above Ft. Bragg. All down the Oregon coast the route is 101-- Highway one begins off 101 at Leggitt and the road is fairly twisty allthe way down to north of San Francisco-would be a "slow"drive. I agree with other poster, concentrate on South Route one.
İood Luck
P,S. When you get to Morro Bay, highway one "ends for a while, after you turn inland to San Lius Obispo and get on 101 you are still traveling for the most part on a coastal route
İood Luck
P,S. When you get to Morro Bay, highway one "ends for a while, after you turn inland to San Lius Obispo and get on 101 you are still traveling for the most part on a coastal route
