We’re going to be pooped the next morning, probably tired of driving, but we’ll call the nights over early and probably head out at 7-8 AM in the morning. Day 2 is going to be more coastal traveling. We’ll be driving up the 101… doo doo doo doo doo…California here we come!

Before Eureka, we’ll turn off onto Mattole Road. It’s mostly a 2 way, narrow highway. Reminds me of the Top Gear M3 CSL road on the Isle of Man.

“Mattole Road is mostly two-lanes, although they’re usually very narrow lanes, with plenty of curves. Even though it’s a while before the ocean comes into view, it’s still an awesome drive.”

“As you travel along, you feel like you’re on top of the world. The road crests some hills, and hugs the sides of others. All the while, you’re passing rolling farmland, and hundreds of those “happy California cows” from the cheese commercials.”

“Finally, the ocean appears ahead of you. At this point, you’re coming close to Cape Mendocino, the westernmost point in California. Fences run on both sides of the road, and beyond them, everything is private land. So, your only choice is to enjoy the scenery from the road.”

After this detour, we’ll head straight up to Eureka where we’ll call it a day.

*Special thanks to TakeMyTrip.com for the pics! I’m using their site to help plan this trip.