Hey, at least the drive to work is pretty.

Vancouver in Southwest Washington has the “most scenic” commute on the West Coast and the third most attractive drive to work in the United States, according to a new report from Sixt, a mobility services company that works in such fields as car rentals and ride hailing.

The company drew on U.S. Census Bureau data to determine the average commute times for more than 550 communities nationwide, then identified the cities with the most scenic, affordable, and efficient commutes. Scenic-commute rankings were determined by factoring in the number of state parks close by, the number of public parks, social media posts, and commuter satisfaction, according to the report.

Vancouver residents spend about 23 minutes daily on their commutes, and the city “boasts 345,000 Instagram hashtags focused on its scenery, a perfect park rating, and three state parks close by — making the city a haven for nature lovers,” the Sixt report states.

The only other city on the West Coast that ranked in the company’s top 10 places with the most scenic commutes was the California college town of Davis, outside Sacramento. Davis ranked seventh in the country.

Which city has the most scenic commute in the country?

Clearwater, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area, has the most scenic commute in the country, according to Sixt. Residents in Clearwater spend an average of 23 minutes commuting per day, the report said.

“This Florida gem boasts 343,000 Instagram hashtags dedicated to the city’s beauty, a perfect park rating, and three state parks nearby, it’s no shock that this seaside city comes out on top,” the report states. “With the Causeway Byway stretching nearly two miles across Clearwater Bay, offering panoramic views of the sea, it’s safe to say that locals look forward to their daily commutes.”

The top 10 cities with the most picturesque commutes in the US

According to Sixt, these are the cities with the most scenic commutes in the country:

1. Clearwater, Florida
2. Ocean City, Maryland
3. Vancouver, Washington
4. Wilmington, Delaware
5. West Palm Beach, Florida
6. Burlington, Vermont
7. Davis, California
8. Newark Delaware
9. Pleasant View, Utah
10. White, Utah

Farmingdale ended Port Washington’s season in the Nassau Class A boys lacrosse final two seasons ago and then again in the semifinals last season.

This time, the third-seeded Vikings were the ones making a happy sprint toward their goalie, Max Eynon, at the end. They ousted the second-seeded, two-time defending county and Long Island champion Dalers, 9-5, in the semis Wednesday night at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium.

“They sent us home the last two years, and we just wanted this one so bad,” Eynon said. “We’re not done yet and we just want to keep going.”

The sophomore made eight saves. Christian Sarchese and Harry Eynon, Max’s brother, each scored three times and Will Ahmuty delivered four assists.

So Port Washington (15-3) will face top-seeded Massapequa for the title at 3 p.m. Saturday at Shuart.

“We definitely think we’re going to win it,” Max said.

Farmingdale (10-8) lost despite three goals and one assist from Sean Schumeyer and 10 saves from Matt Hughes.

“Listen, there’s plenty of years where we didn’t win the championship,” Dalers coach Eric Dunne said. “There’s a lot of young guys returning for next year. There’s a lot of lessons for them to learn.”

Massapequa, which beat Port Washington, 9-7, on April 25, will play a team that has yielded six goals or less 15 times.

“It starts from the attack,” Vikings coach Glenn Lavey said. “Our riding again was excellent. I think our middies get back and make it six-on-six. Then once we’re in the box, we have really good players and a really good goalie.”

Lavey had been saying since the Dalers defeated Port Washington, 8-6, on May 9 that Sarchese was going to be the difference the next time they played.

“He made the prophecy come true,” Lavey said.

Farmingdale cut it to 6-4 with 9:48 left.

Then Ahmuty made a great pickup by the left of the cage and sent the ball out to Sarchese. The senior scored his third, and the margin never got closer than three from there.

“The momentum started to shift away,” Sarchese said. “They started crawling back. That one really put us back on top and gave us that boost we needed to finish out the game.”

It was 3-2 Port after one quarter, 4-3 Port at halftime and 5-3 Port after three.

“We didn’t do a great job of clearing the ball,” Dunne said. “ . . . We got a little rattled at times.”

A school in Washington state was named among the “25 Most Beautiful College Campuses” in the U.S., according to a new report.

The destination brand Travel + Leisure ranked the University of Washington as having the 10th most attractive campus in the country, beating out schools such as Princeton University, Yale University, and Vanderbilt University.

The travel website awarded the top spot to Stanford University in the Bay Area of California. The sprawling 8,180-acre campus was given high marks for its “architectural crown jewel,” Memorial Church, and its panoramic views from the Hoover Tower.

Seattle campus recognized for architecture, stunning views

The Travel + Leisure report makes a point to acknowledge the University of Washington’s Suzzallo Library, which the school explains is an example of the Collegiate Gothic style and was designed by Seattle architects Carl F. Gould Sr. and Charles H. Bebb. Construction on the library began in 1923.

Then there’s the views.

“But come spring, the quad’s 29 Yoshino cherry trees steal the spotlight with blooms of delicate pink petals set against red-brick buildings,” the report states. “The Drumheller Fountain is a great spot for views of snowcapped Mount Rainier.”

How many students go to the University of Washington?

Undergraduate enrollment was 39,125 in the fall of 2023, according to U.S. News and World Report. Graduate enrollment was 16,105 in the fall of 2023.

How much does it cost to go to the University of Washington?

In-state tuition and fees are $12,973, according to U.S. News and World Report. Out-of-state tuition and fees were listed at $43,209.

Is the University of Washington a good school?

The University of Washington is one of the top schools in the country and a “cutting-edge” research institution, according to U.S. News and World Report. The university ranked 46th in U.S. News’ 2025 Best National University Rankings.

The top 10 ‘most beautiful’ college campuses in the US, per Travel + Leisure

1. Stanford University, California
2. Berry College, Georgia
3. University of Notre Dame, Indiana
4. Florida Southern College, Florida
5. Bard College, New York
6. University of San Diego, California
7. Rice University, Texas
8. Cornell University, New York
9. The University of the South, Tennessee
10. University of Washington