"Named for the landmark 1967 legislation that made all of Oregon’s beaches public, Public Coast’s full-service brewery celebrates the freedom to drink beer after playing in the sand. The gastropub sources most of its ingredients from a 400-mile radius. Order a pint of the namesake ’67 Blonde Ale or NW Honey Red Ale — the latter infused with honey harvested from the brewery’s own 40-acre farm — or one of the fruity hard seltzers. Look for farm produce on the menu, especially luscious blueberries that appear in drinks, dressings, and pickles. Otherwise, the chicken wings tossed in root beer barbecue sauce, buttermilk-brined onion rings, or gluten-free seasonal fish and chips are all sure bets. Stop by the farmstand off Highway 26 on the way back to Portland for 4-pack plus blueberries and fresh produce in season." - Jennifer Burns Bright