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ITINERARY

23h 46m1,250 miles17 stops
1
Saint James Cathedral
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
2
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
3
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
4
Willamette River
Eugene, OR
Runs through the city of Eugene, Oregon.
5
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
1680 E. 15th Ave, Eugene, OR
The museum has exhibits, events, and educational programs. There’s always something to experience, discover, and enjoy at the museum. It's great for both kids and adults. We have two permanent exhibits featuring the history and cultures of the state: Oregon, Where Past is Present, and Explore Oregon. Completely ADA accessible and has all the amenities you might expect in a museum (bathrooms, museum store, activities for kids and adults).
6
Ashland Library
410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520-2136
7
Antique Trove
236 Harding Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678-2404
Antique Trove of Roseville, Northern California's grandest display of rare and vintage antiques and collectibles, is sure to inspire your creativity through distinctive and timeless pieces handsomely presented in 40,000 square feet of unique vignettes with over 250 distinctive shop owners, you're sure to find unique items and creative ideas to enhance your personal spaces. Outside, we proudly present our Garden Terrace's Antique Village in over 10,000 square feet of outdoor shopping. Stroll through an eclectic collection of individual shops featuring everything from rustic iron, stoneware, metal sculptures, architecturals, garden furniture, salvage decor, as well as some unexpected one-of-a-kind items.Antique Trove is your ultimate source for repurposing and upcycling antique collectibles and vintage decor. Express your individuality without the carbon footprint and come experience a "world of treasures from across the globe".
8
Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room
2230 Arden Way Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95825-3300
Real Escape games let you live the game. We have real-life escape games where teams of 3-12 people are locked into a custom built, challenging and entertaining environments to solve the many mysteries, puzzles and challenges. You need to unlock the final clues to open the door and escape the room. Escape Rooms are fun for all ages.
9
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
10
Funderland Amusement Park
1350 17th Ave William Land Regional Park, Sacramento, CA 95822-1200
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
11
The State Theatre
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
12
Old Mission San Jose
43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539-5829
California Historical Landmark No. 334. Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. This was the 14th of twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California. A tour through Old Mission San Jose’s historic facilities includes the Mission Museum, the Church, the historic Cemetery, and the Garden. In the Museum, an 18-minute video depicts Spanish exploration and the 1797 founding of the mission as well as day-to-day living within the mission. See Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho eras. The Church is a reconstruction of the 1830s mission adobe church, built with the materials and using construction methods of that time. It also contains the rare Rosales Opus 14 Spanish Organ. The cemetery holds the graves of many prominent Spanish and American settlers, and the rose garden includes a fountain and plantings representing the original mission period.
13
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1100
14
Coast Gallery Big Sur
49901 Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
15
LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
6201 Hollywood Blvd In front of Shake Shack, Malibu, CA 90028-5361
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
16
International Surfing Museum
411 Olive Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5142
17
Skydive Perris
2091 Goetz Rd, Perris, CA 92570-9315
Skydive Perris offers the ultimate skydiving adventure, both INDOORS and OUT! Experience tandem skydiving from 12,500 ft with friends, or join our top-tier Perris Skydiving Program (a very enhanced AFF) with an online prep module, extensive wind tunnel practice, and more instructor-supervised jumps than any other. Our on-site vertical wind tunnel welcomes all from ages 3+, providing family fun and serious freefall practice for those who want to hone their skills. Savor American cuisine at the Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar with a view of our landing area, or unwind at our exclusive pool reserved for indoor and outdoor skydiving customers. With state-of-the-art equipment, seasoned instructors, and California's only on-site wind tunnel, we offer unforgettable experiences for first-timers and seasoned skydivers alike. Join us for world-class skydiving on the west coast!
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OVERVIEW

Seattle to San Diego
1
Start:Saint James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(99) review
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
2
Gas Works Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(995) review
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103-9122
3
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
Portland, Oregon·
4.0
(993) review
The Tram is a popular destination for tourists, locals and people just looking to try something fun. The lower tram terminal is at the intersection of South Moody Avenue & Gibbs Street --the most transportation-diverse intersection in the country. Besides one of the nation's only aerial commuter trams, you'll see cars, buses, a streetcar, a soaring pedestrian bridge, a cycle track and the densest bike parking in America's #1 biking city. Bike valet is offered free to the public at Portland Aerial Tram Monday through Friday. Exiting the upper terminal you'll see the largest enclosed sky bridge in North America. Take a right to access an outdoor patio with seating and views of the terminal, the cityscape, the Willamette River and, on a clear day, Mount Hood and Mount St Helens. The upper terminal links to the 4T Trail--a self-guided tour by train, trail, tram and trolley. Much of Marquam Hill is a natural area with several trails.
3303 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239
4
Willamette River
Eugene, Oregon·
4.5
(95) review
Runs through the city of Eugene, Oregon.
Eugene, OR
5
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Eugene, Oregon·
4.5
(95) review
The museum has exhibits, events, and educational programs. There’s always something to experience, discover, and enjoy at the museum. It's great for both kids and adults. We have two permanent exhibits featuring the history and cultures of the state: Oregon, Where Past is Present, and Explore Oregon. Completely ADA accessible and has all the amenities you might expect in a museum (bathrooms, museum store, activities for kids and adults).
1680 E. 15th Ave, Eugene, OR
6
Ashland Library
Ashland, Oregon·
4.5
(98) review
410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520-2136
7
Antique Trove
Roseville, Placer County, California·
4.5
(95) review
Antique Trove of Roseville, Northern California's grandest display of rare and vintage antiques and collectibles, is sure to inspire your creativity through distinctive and timeless pieces handsomely presented in 40,000 square feet of unique vignettes with over 250 distinctive shop owners, you're sure to find unique items and creative ideas to enhance your personal spaces. Outside, we proudly present our Garden Terrace's Antique Village in over 10,000 square feet of outdoor shopping. Stroll through an eclectic collection of individual shops featuring everything from rustic iron, stoneware, metal sculptures, architecturals, garden furniture, salvage decor, as well as some unexpected one-of-a-kind items.Antique Trove is your ultimate source for repurposing and upcycling antique collectibles and vintage decor. Express your individuality without the carbon footprint and come experience a "world of treasures from across the globe".
236 Harding Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678-2404
8
Enchambered: Sacramento Escape Room
Sacramento, California·
5.0
(98) review
Real Escape games let you live the game. We have real-life escape games where teams of 3-12 people are locked into a custom built, challenging and entertaining environments to solve the many mysteries, puzzles and challenges. You need to unlock the final clues to open the door and escape the room. Escape Rooms are fun for all ages.
2230 Arden Way Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95825-3300
9
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(98) review
1200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
10
Funderland Amusement Park
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(99) review
Historic Funderland Amusement Park is now open for its 2024 78th Anniversary season! First opened in 1946, Funderland continues to delight generations of Northern California families. Located on two lovely acres in Sacramento's beautiful 100+ year-old William Land Park, Funderland features ten child-sized amusement rides and attractions (nine of which children can also share and ride with their parents and grandparents!), four fun photo ops (perfect for family group shots!), a FunderTreats concession stand featuring delicious food, amusement park treats, and drinks, and plenty of big, mature shade trees! Funderland offers families a delightful day outside in welcoming and comfortable surroundings, and is also the perfect place to have your next birthday party, fundraiser, group, or corporate event! Parking is always free, and Funderland's one-price Gate Admission gives guests of all ages both entry to the park AND unlimited rides for the entire day!
1350 17th Ave William Land Regional Park, Sacramento, CA 95822-1200
11
The State Theatre
Modesto, California·
4.5
(91) review
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
12
Old Mission San Jose
Fremont, California·
4.5
(95) review
California Historical Landmark No. 334. Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. This was the 14th of twenty-one Spanish missions established in Alta California. A tour through Old Mission San Jose’s historic facilities includes the Mission Museum, the Church, the historic Cemetery, and the Garden. In the Museum, an 18-minute video depicts Spanish exploration and the 1797 founding of the mission as well as day-to-day living within the mission. See Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho eras. The Church is a reconstruction of the 1830s mission adobe church, built with the materials and using construction methods of that time. It also contains the rare Rosales Opus 14 Spanish Organ. The cemetery holds the graves of many prominent Spanish and American settlers, and the rose garden includes a fountain and plantings representing the original mission period.
43300 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539-5829
13
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, California·
4.0
(985) review
4900 Marie P Debartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1100
14
Coast Gallery Big Sur
Big Sur, California·
4.5
(99) review
Fine arts and crafts gallery.
49901 Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA 93920
15
LifeRush Adventures- Malibu
Malibu, California·
5.0
(99) review
LifeRush Adventures was founded by experienced mountain biker Jason Racca. His mission is to provide an exhilarating electric mountain experience for beginners and experienced riders alike. Experience many of Southern California's breathtaking trails or catch a city tour to famous Hollywood landmarks on electric bikes. You will be equipped with electric mountain bikes and all the gear you need.
6201 Hollywood Blvd In front of Shake Shack, Malibu, CA 90028-5361
16
International Surfing Museum
Huntington Beach, California·
4.0
(99) review
411 Olive Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5142
17
Skydive Perris
Perris, California·
5.0
(99) review
Skydive Perris offers the ultimate skydiving adventure, both INDOORS and OUT! Experience tandem skydiving from 12,500 ft with friends, or join our top-tier Perris Skydiving Program (a very enhanced AFF) with an online prep module, extensive wind tunnel practice, and more instructor-supervised jumps than any other. Our on-site vertical wind tunnel welcomes all from ages 3+, providing family fun and serious freefall practice for those who want to hone their skills. Savor American cuisine at the Bombshelter Restaurant & Bar with a view of our landing area, or unwind at our exclusive pool reserved for indoor and outdoor skydiving customers. With state-of-the-art equipment, seasoned instructors, and California's only on-site wind tunnel, we offer unforgettable experiences for first-timers and seasoned skydivers alike. Join us for world-class skydiving on the west coast!
2091 Goetz Rd, Perris, CA 92570-9315

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