Your journey from the mountains to the ocean
The SouthWest Point Route connects Southern Oregon with Northern California, taking you through beautiful landscapes, rich history and welcoming communities.
Explore Beyond the Route
SouthWest Point is your guide to discovering Southern Oregon and Northern California — a region of mountain landscapes, forests, rivers, small towns and scenic roads, with plenty of places to explore along the way. Whether you're planning a weekend escape, a longer road trip, or simply looking for a new destination, we're here to help you discover what makes this part of the country worth the journey.
You don't have to follow a fixed itinerary. Choose a destination, explore the surrounding area, plan a day trip, or simply see where the road takes you. We'll help you find places to visit, local food to try, somewhere comfortable to stay, and practical information that can make planning your trip easier.
Along the way, we'll also point out smaller communities and lesser-known stops when there is something genuinely worth your time. Some places deserve an afternoon, others are perfect for a quick stop, and some are simply better left behind as you continue your journey. Our goal is simple: to help you discover more and make better choices along the way.
Find Your Next Stop
Use the destinations and sections throughout SouthWest Point to discover things to do, places to eat, where to stay, how to get around, day trips and practical travel tips. Along the way, we'll also point out smaller communities and lesser-known stops when there is something genuinely worth seeing.