After running an errand up to Surfside (close to my parent's old house)- the weather was beautiful and since it was after Labor Day... (beach driving restrictions lifted)... I drove down along the beach home from Oysterville to Seaview. It is about 18 miles.I know I am inviting comments from anti-beach drivers here- but when the tourists are gone- it is a nice little drive. My new vehicle handles the sand with ease.