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West Coast Wanderlust

Evie Munro

Evie Munro

12 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 15-day adventure through San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Victoria. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse in vibrant cultures, and soak in breathtaking natural beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of a lifetime!

Trip to San Francisco

Day 1San Francisco Delights
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$0

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$ 11

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

645 - 774 min

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Oracle Park
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Ferry Building
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Musée Mécanique
Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience
Iconic chocolatier selling chocolate gifts galore, including chocolate squares, bars & baskets.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Portland's Enchanting Charm
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$38

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$ 11

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

656 - 788 min

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Lands End Lookout
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Palace of Fine Arts
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Exploratorium
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
Day 3Seattle's Urban Oasis
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$0

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$ 11

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

654 - 785 min

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Marin Headlands
Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Golden Gate Bridge
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Victoria's Coastal Wonders
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$19

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$ 11

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

652 - 783 min

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Muir Woods National Monument
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
38 - 46 min

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San Francisco Botanical Garden
55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Dolores Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $317 In total

Activities & Food:$227
Transport:$91

Trip to Portland

Day 1San Francisco Delights
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$18

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$ 5

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Oregon Zoo
64-acre zoo featuring elephants, polar bears & other animal exhibits emphasizing conservation.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
19 - 28 min

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Hoyt Arboretum
190-acre park with thousands of native, global & endangered trees, plus 12 miles of hiking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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International Rose Test Garden
City-maintained rose test gardens founded in 1917, featuring 10,000+ plants in manicured displays.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Portland's Enchanting Charm
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$24

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$ 5

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Portland Japanese Garden
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$24
20 - 30 min

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Washington Park
Huge park with varied attractions including zoo, rose garden, Japanese garden & 12 miles of trails.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Seattle's Urban Oasis
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$47

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$ 10

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Pittock Mansion
23-room mansion from 1914 now a museum, featuring gardens, period furnishings & scenic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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The Freakybuttrue Peculiarium and Museum
Museum featuring strange & creepy exhibits, artwork & merchandise (not recommended for children).
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Portland Art Museum
Collection of Asian, American, Native American & European art, plus touring shows & film screenings.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$25
Day 4Victoria's Coastal Wonders
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$40

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$ 10

NW Portland Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Park with 2,500+ plants that bloom in spring & summer, plus year-round water features & trails.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Tilikum Crossing Bridge
Fancy cable-stayed bridge opened in 2015, open to pedestrians, cyclists & mass transit only.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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OMSI
Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$19
13 - 16 min

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Lan Su Chinese Garden
Tranquil botanical garden featuring rare plants native to China, decorative stonework & a tea shop.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $317 In total

Activities & Food:$227
Transport:$91

Trip to Seattle

Day 1San Francisco Delights
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$0

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$ 6

Discovery Park
Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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The Gum Wall
Iconic brick wall covered with chewed-up gum in an alley under Pike Place Market.
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 2Portland's Enchanting Charm
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$0

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$ 6

Golden Gardens Park
City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Kerry Park
Panoramic views of Downtown & the Space Needle draw visitors to this small neighborhood park.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Gas Works Park
Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Seattle's Urban Oasis
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$43

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$ 6

Alki Beach Park
Historic beach park with picnic tables, a restroom & a monument to the area's first white settlers.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Seattle Aquarium
Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$43
24 - 29 min

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Bellevue Downtown Park
Lushly planted city park featuring a 240-foot-wide waterfall, a picnic green & a playground.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Victoria's Coastal Wonders
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$0

Green Lake Park
Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $317 In total

Activities & Food:$227
Transport:$91

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