Brookings, OR

united states

Brookings perches on Oregon's southern coast where Highway 101 winds between Pacific headlands and redwood forests. The scenic drive from Portland takes six hours via I-5 and Highway 199 through the mountains, while California visitors follow the coastal route north from Eureka. This small city of 6,700 enjoys the mildest weather on the Oregon coast, with more annual sunshine hours than anywhere else along the state's shoreline.