Yevgeniy & Angelina’s West Coast Honeymoon

11:45 AM to 1:15 PMPark in the Pelican Brewing lot or on the street, then take the beach ladder down to the sand under Haystack Rock.

1:30 to 2:15 PMSea caves and a seasonal beach waterfall. Time it near low tide.

2:30 to 2:45 PMA quick highway pullout with a big coastline photo.

3:15 to 4:15 PMWalk the self-guided platform and split a fresh ice cream.

4:45 to 5:41 PMEvening low tide falls around 5:41 PM. Arrive a little early, near 4:45 PM, to see whether you can walk through the tunnel.

5:30 to 6:30 PMBasalt tide pools and harbor seals. Pass covers the $7 entry fee.

7:15 to 8:30 PMFollow the Cape Perpetua Campground sign and take that road up to the stone shelter trail, the best sunset on the Oregon coast. Build your route before you arrive, there is no cell service here. Pass covers the $5 parking fee. Running late on Day 1? It is only about 15 minutes from Yachats, so you can just as easily catch it on Day 2 heading south, and honestly it is even better as a fresh-morning stop.

9:00 to 10:15 AMA half-mile walk to the keeper's home and the most photographed lighthouse in Oregon.

10:30 to 11:45 AMElevator down into America's largest sea cave. $18 / person

1:30 to 2:30 PMThe remote, westernmost point of Oregon.

3:45 to 4:30 PMA short walk to the iconic arched rock viewpoints.

4:40 to 5:30 PMStroll from the Last Chance trailhead to the ocean-view bench.

6:00 to 7:30 PMOld-growth canopy suspension bridges. $20 to $30

8:30 to 9:30 AMA wildly twisted old-growth redwood, right on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. Free.

9:30 to 10:15 AMVertical panorama mode was made for these.

11:45 AM to 12:15 PMDrive your car right through the redwood trunk. Small cash fee on site.

3:45 to 4:30 PMA symmetrical walkway leading to the old maritime radio station. Free.

5:00 to 8:30 PMFill up at Point Reyes Station first, then a stunning sunset on the rugged headlands. Free.

9:15 to 10:00 AMStop at the northern overlooks before you drive across.

10:30 AM to 1:30 PMFerry ride and the cellhouse audio tour. Book weeks ahead. The pass does not cover this.

1:45 to 3:15 PMThe resident sea lions and a late lunch.

3:30 to 4:00 PMDrive down the famous crooked road.

9:45 to 11:15 AMA morning walk along the historic beach boardwalk.

12:15 to 12:45 PMThe world-famous highway arch. Free pullout.

12:55 to 1:15 PMAn expansive, high-elevation coastal view.

4:30 to 8:30 PMExplore the purple sand and watch the sun set through Keyhole Rock. Narrow entrance road, cash parking.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PMA flat walk overlooking the hidden beach waterfall cove.

12:15 to 12:35 PMThe view of the massive double-arch canyon bridge.

1:45 to 2:45 PMBoardwalks right next to thousands of wild elephant seals. Free.

9:15 to 10:45 AMThe End of Route 66 sign and the pier. Municipal parking is extra.

12:30 to 2:30 PMSweeping city views and the best Hollywood-sign photos.

2:45 to 4:00 PMAn affordable, classic Italian meal before the drive south.

9:30 AM to 12:30 PMSea lions lounging on the rocks and the tide pools.

A free afternoon and evening to explore. A good night for a nicer dinner out.

3:30 to 6:00 PMA catamaran cruise and underground cave tour to break up the highway. $46 / person

9:30 AM to 1:30 PMA crisp morning swim or paddleboard in the mountain water right at the base of Mount Shasta. Grab a quick lunch before heading out.

5:30 to 7:00 PMDrive the gravel park loops. Take the short Painted Cove boardwalk to see the deep ochre soil up close, then the Painted Hills Overlook Trail for the sweeping panorama.