jihem Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi all, i'll have to travel late june to Seattle and obviously i'm taking a plane. But this is looking at quite a few hours aboard a 747 (for the best) and there are no direct flights anyway. So, I 'm wondering if it wouldn't be more fun to travel from SF to Seattle by car. Nice roads ? Too long ? Too damn boring ? what do you think ? (no, i don't want to rent an HD or a Beemer instead of an intermediate car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Jaap Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I've read and heard Highway 1 is great, by car too. But don't underestimate the distance! We Europeans tend to think when we see the US map... "that's doable" but in reality... Two years ago we did Seattle- SF with a small detour (4000 miles) in an RV. Best holiday ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 jihem, I would at least plan on taking two to three days for the drive, depending on if you would like to stop take in some nice views and check out the small towns along the way. Highway 1 is very slow going up the California coast but is beautiful. Oregon is beautiful as well (guess I just love the ocean) and I think you will enjoy Seattle as well. Would be much funner on a two wheel vehicle. Keep us posted if you do decide to fly into San Fran, perhaps we could meet up. Mike Hi all,i'll have to travel late june to Seattle and obviously i'm taking a plane. But this is looking at quite a few hours aboard a 747 (for the best) and there are no direct flights anyway. So, I 'm wondering if it wouldn't be more fun to travel from SF to Seattle by car. Nice roads ? Too long ? Too damn boring ? what do you think ? (no, i don't want to rent an HD or a Beemer instead of an intermediate car 78398[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ramon61 Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi all,i'll have to travel late june to Seattle and obviously i'm taking a plane. But this is looking at quite a few hours aboard a 747 (for the best) and there are no direct flights anyway. So, I 'm wondering if it wouldn't be more fun to travel from SF to Seattle by car. Nice roads ? Too long ? Too damn boring ? what do you think ? (no, i don't want to rent an HD or a Beemer instead of an intermediate car 78398[/snapback] You'd get to drive through San Francisco and over the Golden Gate bridge, and thats an auspicious beginning to any drive. When you get to Oregon, you must take a side trip to Crater Lake. It left me dumbstruck. I've never seen anything approaching its beauty and quiet grandeur. Words don't convey the experience. It's like finding God. Take whatever time you is necessary to do the road trip. My two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 When you get to Oregon, you must take a side trip to Crater Lake. It left me dumbstruck. I've never seen anything approaching its beauty and quiet grandeur. Words don't convey the experience. It's like finding God. 78420[/snapback] I saw it on one of Dan's road trips WOW , spent a bit of time googling it afterwards, is on my must see list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 And once in Seattle, you must do the Olympic Coast, and heck, Canada is not too far from there either. Humm, how about taking a ferry accross to horseshoe ??? (can't remember which port) and then a drive/ride up to Whistler! Looks like you better take off a few weeks! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 So, I 'm wondering if it wouldn't be more fun to travel from SF to Seattle by car. Nice roads ?78398[/snapback] California Highway 1 is the Holy Grail....don't let anyone tell you any differently. Especially the section from San Francisco to Legget. Nowhere else on the planet is there a combination of curves, scenery & weather. Everyone should ride Highway 1 at least once in their lifetime. The Holy Trinity: The Alps The Isle of Man TT California Highway 1 (ok and maybe flashing your lights and passing a Porsche on the Autobahn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzzTim Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 its worth it.. I've done it by bike, and this summer did SF to Whistler in the car w/ the wife and kids.. Whistler back to SF in 17 hours straight... I'd say yes to all the comments above.. rent a car in SFO airport.. drive through the city (including Lombard St) to the Golden Gate.. Drive north on Hwy 1.. stop in Mendicino.. Make Oregon your first day stopping point. Go see Mt St Helens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Crater lake rocks. So do the roads up and down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloNH Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Wow Goozer, Awesome photo, have to use it as a desktop image till spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I wish Ryan had submitted that photo for the calendar. Maybe next year ....? Maybe Bike of the Month ...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihem Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Crater lake rocks. So do the roads up and down... 78482[/snapback] ok, ok, i'm bought to the idea thanx to all for ze input, see you late june ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Pictures don't do C.L. the justice it deserves. I think it's a horrible picture because it doesn't capture the depth of the beauty of the place at all... As was said, like finding God. Magical place beyond description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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