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TheRoadDog
TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Planning a Motorcycle Trip. From Portland, Oregon to San Diego, CA and back. Spring of 2017. Want to take about 2 weeks and stay on the Pacific Coast Highway most of the way, but I cannot find any decent directions on line. Any suggestions for sites that might help? Or even a website that might help plan such a trip? Haven't had much luck with Mapquest, Google Maps and a couple others. Going to be about 4 to 6 bikes. Going to have to search Biker friendly Lodging, Bars, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

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  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    How about searching, motorcycle enthusiasts websites?
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  • RoteBook
    RoteBook Posts: 171 Member
    Maximus wrote: »
    This might help:

    Get on I-405 S from W Burnside St and SW 14th Ave
    6 min (1.1 mi)

    Follow I-5 S to OR-38 W in Douglas County. Take exit 162 from I-5 S
    2 h 7 min (139 mi)

    Follow OR-38 W to US-101 S in Bertsch-Oceanview
    4 h 24 min (217 mi)

    Slight left onto US-101 S
    3 h 6 min (171 mi)

    Continue on CA-1 S to Willits
    2 h 11 min (78.1 mi)

    Follow US-101 S, I-880 S and US-101 S to CA-46 W/Green Valley Rd in Paso Robles. Take exit 228 from US-101 S
    5 h 11 min (339 mi)

    Continue on CA-46 W/Green Valley Rd. Take CA-1 S to US-101 S in San Luis Obispo
    1 h 17 min (66.7 mi)

    Continue on US-101 S. Take CA-154 E/San Marcos Pass Rd, US-101 S, I-405 S, CA-73 S and I-5 S to Cedar St in San Diego. Take exit 17 from I-5 S
    4 h 51 min (311 mi)

    Drive to Fourth Ave
    3 min (0.5 mi)
    San Diego, CA

    Calling 880 part of the PCH is a heck of a stretch, but it would be worth taking hwy 1 along the coast one direction and 880 the other way so you can see both Half Moon Bay/the coast-side of SF as well as San Jose and Oakland/Berkeley.

    OP, taking hwy 84 across the SF peninsula would be a good side trip. It's a gorgeous road across the Santa Cruz mountains, and there are a couple of biker-friendly restaurants in La Honda and Woodside.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    How about searching, motorcycle enthusiasts websites?

    I have been. I will continue to do so. Thanks
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
    Maximus wrote: »
    This might help:

    Get on I-405 S from W Burnside St and SW 14th Ave
    6 min (1.1 mi)

    Follow I-5 S to OR-38 W in Douglas County. Take exit 162 from I-5 S
    2 h 7 min (139 mi)

    Follow OR-38 W to US-101 S in Bertsch-Oceanview
    4 h 24 min (217 mi)

    Slight left onto US-101 S
    3 h 6 min (171 mi)

    Continue on CA-1 S to Willits
    2 h 11 min (78.1 mi)

    Follow US-101 S, I-880 S and US-101 S to CA-46 W/Green Valley Rd in Paso Robles. Take exit 228 from US-101 S
    5 h 11 min (339 mi)

    Continue on CA-46 W/Green Valley Rd. Take CA-1 S to US-101 S in San Luis Obispo
    1 h 17 min (66.7 mi)

    Continue on US-101 S. Take CA-154 E/San Marcos Pass Rd, US-101 S, I-405 S, CA-73 S and I-5 S to Cedar St in San Diego. Take exit 17 from I-5 S
    4 h 51 min (311 mi)

    Drive to Fourth Ave
    3 min (0.5 mi)
    San Diego, CA

    Thanks, I am probably going to head straight to the coast from Portland. Probably around Astoria, then head south. Hugging the coastline whenever possible. 101 and, once into California, Highway 1.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
    Thanks to everyone who inputted. I have actually traveled south from Portland a dozen times. In the past, we have usually traveled down Interstate 5 until we reach Sacramento or San Francisco and then head to the Coast. This time, we want to hug the coast as much as possible and stay in more out of the way places. It's not about the destination. It's about the ride.
    @RoteBook - Last year we went to Hollister and beyond and we did head through the Santa Cruz Mountains. Was Beautiful.
    @thesunmoonandstars -- Thanks for the sites. I am going to check them out today.

    I retire in 3 years. The first trip I take after retiring is going to be Route 66 from Santa Monica to Chicago. I did it back in 1975, but was unable to take the time to really enjoy the sights.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    How about searching, motorcycle enthusiasts websites?

    I have been. I will continue to do so. Thanks

    You're welcome, I just wish that I could've offered specifics; to help!
  • dc8066
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    It's one of the most beautiful scenic drives I've ever taken, I am so jealous :)
  • dc8066
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Sorry, got distracted. If you have an AAA membership, they mcould help you customize your trip and print the directions step by step for free.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,786 Member
    dc6088 wrote: »
    Sorry, got distracted. If you have an AAA membership, they mcould help you customize your trip and print the directions step by step for free.

    Didn't know that. I am a member. I'll check it out today. Thanks.
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