My parents lived for many years in Gearhart, so the Sunset Highway became a well-traveled route for me when I finally got a car. It's a luxury I'm extremely grateful for that I can still roll down to the coast for a walk on the sand (and maybe breakfast at the Pig & Pancake) two or three times a year. I almost always go alone--that seems to be part of its purpose.

I recommend it. White licorice ice cream doesn't sound like my cup of tea--can I have coffee-flavor instead?