[LWJ]

So the Coastline in Washington isn't really much of a thing. I am sure there are snippets that you can do but I am not really aware of anyone ever doing such a drive. So, for arguments sake, let's assume you will drive inland for Washington.

The Oregon Coast is spectacular. The road is slowish, has large RV's and really isn't a "fun" drive. But it is absolutely breathtaking at times.

Great towns are Newport, Mazanita, Cannon Beach, Astoria going from S to N.

What I would do is this: Drive CA to OR up 101. Then once into Oregon, take a Right and head over HWY 38 to 138. That gets you into Roseburg. A blah lumber town with a killer wine industry. Abacela is a favorite. Also there was a Syrah just up the road that blew my socks off. Continue 138 past Diamond Lake (bring a fishing rod, if you want to catch some absolute PIGS) and swing by Crater Lake. It is spectacular. Grab lunch at the lodge. Continue up HWY 97. You will go through Bend which is a fun town. Good restaurants and beer. Up over the Columbia River (still on 97) you will go through the Yakima Reservation. I just drove this road last week. It is a favorite drive. Few cars. Beautiful setting. The road follows a lovely little stream for a while that is simply idyllic. You will come into Yakima. A funny little ag town. Great Mexican food. It is lovely in the Spring but hot in the Summer. Continue to Ellensburg and then take I90 into Seattle. I90 is also a lovely drive through the Cascades.

OR, you could go up the Oregon Coast, take HWY 30 from Astoria and go to I84 continuing onto Biggs Junction and take HWY 97 into Washington. But that is a BIG lateral detour to miss I5.

Have fun!