Behind Oregon coast saltwater taffy are sweet memories and a salty myth

Going to the edge of the Pacific Ocean is a sensory experience. The smell of seawater, the sounds of gulls and crashing waves, the warm feeling of sun on your skin – or a crisp breeze may be more likely at the Oregon coast. But what does the beach taste like?

There are plenty of seaside savory bites: Dungeness crab, clam chowder, a Pronto Pup… the list goes on.

Yet when it comes to a treat at the beach, no other candy makes so many feel nostalgia like saltwater taffy.