
19 Best Beach Towns on the West Coast
If we’re being honest – the West Coast doesn’t just DO beaches, it sets the gold standard.

If we’re being honest – the West Coast doesn’t just DO beaches, it sets the gold standard.

Set along a major river and steeped in Southern charm, this vibrant city blends rich history with a lively modern culture.

Often overlooked by travelers, this vibrant riverfront city reveals a fascinating mix of cultural influences, architectural styles, and historic landmarks.

Set at the meeting point of two rivers, this lively city blends historic charm with a thriving cultural scene.

Ever pictured a place where rocket launches streak across the sky just a few miles from where surfers paddle out at sunrise?

Lying in the northeast of the States, New Hampshire is a wonderful place to visit and is renowned for its astounding natural beauty.

In the Midwestern United States is Minnesota, known for being the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, this historic city is often overshadowed by its larger neighbor.

The towns in South Carolina truly defy the idea that the United States of America is a ‘new country’ – some of the settlements here date back well into the 18th century.

Forest trails, cascading waterfalls, and quiet mountain scenery make this one of Maryland’s most beautiful outdoor escapes.

You’ve probably passed through dozens of small towns along a river, but a few still manage to hold onto their historic character and keep things genuinely lively.

Retirement shouldn’t mean moving to a giant planned community in Florida where everyone drives golf carts and complains about the HOA.

Most drivers flying down Interstate 70 between St. Louis and Indianapolis never think twice about the tiny towns along the route.

Straddling the border between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe’s landscape captivates and entices visitors to its shores like a scene from an epic movie or a page from a book.

Somewhere in Arizona’s Black Mountains, about 30 miles southwest of Kingman, a former gold mining camp sits along a crumbling stretch of Historic Route 66.
