Ocean Beach — Charlotte Lewis

When Mark Karlstad graduated from college, he decided to take a two week vacation before finding a job. He’s always been a beach lover so planned a road trip — the Coast Highway from his home in Southern California to Astoria, Oregon. Just after entering Oregon, he saw a tall gas sign standing off the highway. He needed fuel so decided to check it out. The station attendant assured him the beach was “rad”. He bought fuel; went into town to buy snacks and then went to the beach. Ocean Beach wasn’t even on his map. What did he find so fascinating that’s he’s still there? Two years and counting.