Overview
The West Coast of the United States borders the Pacific Ocean and is made up of two parts:
- California — The most populated state in the United States of America, and third largest by land area.
- Pacific Northwest — Consists of the states of Oregon and Washington.
Although the states of Alaska and Hawaii also border the Pacific Ocean, the typical sense of the term does not cover them.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Wettest: Feb and Mar. (climate data from nearby Lava Beds National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 76 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions
Nearby
McArthur
City / town · 5 listings · 21 mi away
Fall River Mills
City / town · 6 listings · 23 mi away
Burney
City / town · 8 listings · 36 mi away
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Park · 21 listings · 41 mi away
Alturas
City / town · 8 listings · 41 mi away
Susanville
City / town · 5 listings · 44 mi away
Big Bend
City / town · 47 mi away
Montgomery Creek
City / town · 2 listings · 49 mi away
My experience
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