What is the most scenic route on the Oregon Coast?

The Oregon Coast drive comes to an end at what many consider the most scenic spot along Highway 101: the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor between Gold Beach and Brookings, OR.



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While the drive time through the state is only about eight hours, it's worth stretching the journey out over at least four days to enjoy some beach time, hiking through old-growth forests, relaxing in the quaint waterfront towns, and exhilarating adventures like tearing through blindingly-white sand dunes on a buggy.

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Big Sur. At Big Sur, the most spectacular portion of the Pacific Coast Highway 1 begins, where huge, rugged cliffs and forested inlets overlook the pounding surf below. Whale-watching is popular here at certain times of year; depending on the season you can see blue, gray or humpback species breeching off the coast.

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If you want to do the whole thing, you'll need at least 14 days. However, if you're low on time, you can rush through it in 10 days (I really don't recommend this!) There are a few Pacific Coast Highway stops where I suggest spending 2 days, while others are quick stops along the route.

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Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach Probably the most photographed place along the Oregon Coast, Haystack Rock is a 235-foot sea stack that stands prominent on Cannon Beach. Its wide-open beach makes it perfect for an afternoon stroll in the sand and stay for sunset when the rock is best photographed.

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US Route 50 This entire 3,000 mile route is dubbed “America's Loneliest Road.” Route 50's path cuts across the corner of Utah, passing by the Canyonlands National Park, the Arches National Park and through the vast emptiness of the Great Salt Lake Desert.

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CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.

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