West Coast Road Trip: From LA to Seattle

West Coast Road Trip: From LA to Seattle
McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur, Calif., is one of the unmissable highlights on a West Coast road trip. Andrew Zarivny/Shutterstock
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It’s long been America’s promised land. From wagon trains rolling west in search of a better life to starry-eyed hopefuls heading to Hollywood seeking their big break, the West has been the destination for many. And in 2021—when road trips are still so popular—many motorists are answering.

And the West is big. Once you’re on the coast, you’ll find plenty of places to roam. Starting in southern California, leave the smog and traffic of Los Angeles behind, making your way along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Then, further on, you'll find towering redwood forests and earthy Oregonian cities, and continuing north will lead you to Puget Sound and Seattle. Along the way, you’ll find wild opportunities to get outside under sweeping skies and endless horizons, breathing the fresh air on the western edges of the country.

Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
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Toronto-based writer Tim Johnson is always traveling in search of the next great story. Having visited 140 countries across all seven continents, he’s tracked lions on foot in Botswana, dug for dinosaur bones in Mongolia, and walked among a half-million penguins on South Georgia Island. He contributes to some of North America’s largest publications, including CNN Travel, Bloomberg, and The Globe and Mail.
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