Tell me about the 101 along the coast of Oregon

There are about a dozen Lighthouses along the Oregon coast that are worth stopping at and seeing.

Thunder Mountain wrote:
Starting to plan a month long trip in September to the west coast. Tell me how the drive is from Astoria down the coast. Will be driving a 42' Winnebago and Jeep toad.

It is a great trip. Relax and enjoy the scenery, travel will be slow and lazy especially as you go through all the small towns. Suggest you make as many reservations for your whole coast trip and as soon as possible. Reservations will eliminate a lot of frustrations for your whole trip and minimize arguments with your significant other:)
Start your 1st RV stay in Seaside at "Circle Creek" RV park. Use this as a home base to visit around the areas.

US 101 in most parts is a good two lane highway with numerous pull offs. The scenic routes off US 101 can handle your rig with out any problems. These include Haystack rock area and Pacific Beach.
Go to Fort Clapsop where Lewis and Clark wintered over.
Fort Stevens State park where it was shelled during WW II.
Boiler Bay SP
Go to Newport water front using toad, Do Not take rig!
Aquarium on south side of Newport Bay. Good place to state is South Beach SP.
In Depoe Bay there is spouting Horns that put on disply during Rough sea
Careful going through some of the towns. They could be four lane so stay in left lanes to avoid parked vehicles.

I assume you intend to drive Hwy. 101 south. That is the preferred route as there are turn outs on the right hand side and you won't have to cross traffic. Fabulous views, great state parks as well as private RV parks. September in Oregon is one of the best months and you will still find things crowded so make reservations in advance if you want to stay right on the coast. Lot's to see and do and that in itself would be a long discussion.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip to Oregon!

John