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It's sizzling this summer! As the relentless roasts the U.S. and , consider a cooler, more affordable vacation alternative: a coastal road trip.

Imagine cruising the coast, wind in your hair, discovering delightful seaside towns, and plunging into the cool, refreshing ocean. A coastal road trip is the perfect way to temper the heat and explore some of the country's most beautiful destinations without breaking the bank this summer. From Oregon's stunning coastline to Florida's Historic Coastal Byway, the great American road trip awaits—oceanfront style.



The Pacific Coast Byway (Highway 101), along the Oregon Coast, is an exhilarating journey through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. This route stretches approximately 363 miles from Astoria to Brookings and winds along rugged cliffs, dense forests, and charming coastal towns. "The will take your breath with its rocky shores and massive sea stacks.

Tucked between, you will discover secluded beaches, lush forests, and casual beach towns," says travel writer Scott McConkey of Miles with McConkey. "While nearly every mile contains a worthy stop, Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach is the most iconic geological formation on the entire drive. Depoe Bay is the perfect place for whale watching, and Florence is a coastal playground where travelers can explore rolling sandy dunes and the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Bandon Beach is a sea stack paradise at the southern end of the drive, where you can enter tunnels and.

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