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Feb 25, 2017 | 10:34 am

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TWA884

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Originally Posted by The_Bouncer

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Originally Posted by CDTraveler

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Originally Posted by The_Bouncer

I have done some research on the Oregon coast today, and I'm pretty sold on it.

Make sure you also research the weather. The Oregon coast is foggy and cloudy much of the year, and I mean "foggy like you can't see 20 feet ahead" foggy. I've driven it in both summer and fall and wouldn't do it again.

I do like the look of the train, but looking at the schedules, it seems like there would be a lot of messing around with having to plan overnight stops, etc, as well as turning in one car in Santa Barbara and renting another in San Diego.

I'll probably just push on in the car and visit a couple of national parks on the way through California.

I love wine too, although the wineries might be a bit dodgy as a solo driver! Maybe I could pick up a few bottles to enjoy in the evenings, when the car is safely parked.

As for Oregon, should I book any accommodation in advance, or just wing it? Right now, I'm leaning towards winging it. I'm not fussy - I'm perfectly happy at EconoLodges, etc.

While I do appreciate offering and discussing alternatives to driving the closed portion of PCH, please let's continue any further discussion of the Oregon coast in the new Pacific Northwest forum.

Thank you,

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