I lived with in an hours drive to the Oregon coast for nearly 20 years. We would go to the beach 2-3 times a year and I loved it. The ocean is my Mistress and she calls to me. I feel very calm by the water and can watch and listen to the waves for hours. I like the beach in the fall when the air is crisp and the beach stormy. Having the ocean so near by is the one thing I miss about Oregon the most.