Planning a drive from San Francisco up the Oregon Coast in Late May. What is weather generally like around that time of year? What sites should I look out for to photograph. Any Bed N Breakfast recommendations as my wife will be joining me
Posted by Jack Graham on March 25, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Dan,
GO to AMAZON & buy "Photographing the Oregon Coast" by David Middleton & Rod Barbee
It's worth every cent!
JG
Posted by John Farmer on March 26, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Based on my trip there last fall (not spring, but situation may be the same) I didn't find any B&Bs, only hotels/motels, and on the weekends, they were all full (may be diff in spring). I can also recommend the Middleton/Barbee book. Must do include Bandon Beach and Sweet Creek.
Posted by Jamie Botdorf on March 26, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Don't skip the northern CA coast in the hurry to get to Oregon. There are several beautiful spots along the way. Of course, spend some time in the Redwoods. Within the park is Redwood National Park hostel...not a B&B but you can get a private room. It's one of the most serene places I've ever stayed - right on the coast and I believe the only lodging in the park.
You probably have a long list of destinations already, but I just quickly mention two that don't seem to get as much publicity:
One of my favorite locations is Crescent City and its lighthouse. Stop by at low tide and you can walk out to the lighthouse island.
Another unique spot is Fort Ross - home of a Russian "fort" or establishment. just outside of Jenner...another great location right on the coast.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by Greg Vaughn on March 27, 2009 at 5:58 PM
John Mumaw: Thanks for the plug! I'm down in Joshua Tree National Park right now and will talk to the forum admins about a formal announcement of the book as soon as I return.
Daniel,
Late May is a great time of year to photograph the Oregon coast, and if you're lucky the rhododendrons will be blooming in the Redwoods then, too.
Traveling the coast in May is nice because the summer tourist season hasn't started and it's much easier to find lodging and/or campsites. It is also one of the best months weatherwise - the fog bank that oftens hits the coast in summer is well offshore in May, so you have much better chance of good sunsets. Get a tide chart so you can plan on being in good tidepool areas on minus tide days.
Just north of the California border, Harris Beach State Park is a photographer's favorite. Lot's of great sea stacks and rock formations as well as a sandy beach. Great sunsets and sunrises can be good, too. Plenty of lodging in the town of Brookings.
The next stretch of Hwy 101 north is designated Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor and there are a number pullouts and waysides with great coast views. The Pistol River and Myers Creek Area at Cape Sebastian are a couple of my favorites.
Certainly plan on spending a day or two at Bandon. Awesome sea stacks, great walking beach, fun little "Old Town" area for dining and shopping. Right across from town is the Coquille River Lighthouse.
Greg,
with so much to see I am not sure how far north I'll go. i would love to get into Washington and Olympic NP but we'll see. I will take 7 days, the days are my wifes time and the morning and sunsets are for me, so we'll see how it goes
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6 repliesGO to AMAZON & buy "Photographing the Oregon Coast" by David Middleton & Rod Barbee
It's worth every cent!
JG
You probably have a long list of destinations already, but I just quickly mention two that don't seem to get as much publicity:
One of my favorite locations is Crescent City and its lighthouse. Stop by at low tide and you can walk out to the lighthouse island.
Another unique spot is Fort Ross - home of a Russian "fort" or establishment. just outside of Jenner...another great location right on the coast.
Enjoy your trip!
Daniel,
Late May is a great time of year to photograph the Oregon coast, and if you're lucky the rhododendrons will be blooming in the Redwoods then, too.
Traveling the coast in May is nice because the summer tourist season hasn't started and it's much easier to find lodging and/or campsites. It is also one of the best months weatherwise - the fog bank that oftens hits the coast in summer is well offshore in May, so you have much better chance of good sunsets. Get a tide chart so you can plan on being in good tidepool areas on minus tide days.
Just north of the California border, Harris Beach State Park is a photographer's favorite. Lot's of great sea stacks and rock formations as well as a sandy beach. Great sunsets and sunrises can be good, too. Plenty of lodging in the town of Brookings.
The next stretch of Hwy 101 north is designated Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor and there are a number pullouts and waysides with great coast views. The Pistol River and Myers Creek Area at Cape Sebastian are a couple of my favorites.
Certainly plan on spending a day or two at Bandon. Awesome sea stacks, great walking beach, fun little "Old Town" area for dining and shopping. Right across from town is the Coquille River Lighthouse.
There's plenty more. How far north are you going?
- Greg Vaughn
author, "Photographing Oregon"
with so much to see I am not sure how far north I'll go. i would love to get into Washington and Olympic NP but we'll see. I will take 7 days, the days are my wifes time and the morning and sunsets are for me, so we'll see how it goes