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Good place to go in northern California Oregon area?

We like big trees, winding roads (will be on a sports car), ocean view if possible and maybe under $200 per night. Crater lake lodges were booked and we’re looking for some alternative. It will be our 20th aniversary trip with no kids for the first time. Appreciate your help.

Crater Lake lodge is great, make sure to have dinner at the lodge if possible, it is really good.

After Crater Lake from I-5 take highway 199 just past Grants Pass. This leads through some wonderful big trees, with a river along the road in spots; it is a really pretty drive.

Humboldt Redwoods is one of the best places for huge trees, especially the Avenue of the Giants, don’t miss this spot.

Park headquarters and the Visitor Center are located on the Avenue of the Giants, State Route 254, between the towns of Weott and Myers Flat. This is 45 miles south of Eureka and 20 miles north of Garberville off of Highway 101. Weott is 228 miles north of San Francisco on Highway 101. The 32 mile long Avenue of the Giants runs roughly parallel to Highway 101 from Phillipsville in the south to Pepperwood in the north.

Then you head South on Highway 101 until you get to Leggett.
The best road for a sports car is the section of road that starts just off highway 101 at Leggett CA and leads to highway 1. There is 17-20 miles of 10, 15, 20 mph curves the entire way. Recently paved 2-3 years ago for the most part. One of my most favorite roads.

Highway 1 is beautiful and you’ll have plenty of great views driving South on this road. We have stayed several times at Gualala, at the Breakers Inn. (39300 S. Highway 1, Gualala, CA, 95445 | 707.884.3200). If you stay mid-week and not on a holiday the rates are better, but we’ve always hit peak times, but never regretted staying there. Very romantic spot.

Hope you have a great trip, that area is one of our favorites, and we’ve driven that road many times in our sports car.

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