Visit California’s laid back beach towns and stroll down the main streets of our charming small towns and coastal cities. Find places to visit and live in Northern and Southern California.
California has more to see than Los Angeles and San Francisco. Up and down the coast, there are dozens of small towns where you can find ocean views and a quiet, more peaceful way of life. They’re not filled with giant skyscrapers, but rather small antique, book, and clothing shops, art galleries, museums, and parks. […]
While the surf and sand is definitely the best part of any beach vacation, you’ll also want to allow plenty of time to explore the charming beach towns on the California coast. Some of the main streets in these towns are true treasures filled with great bars, coffee shops, dining establishments, boutiques and mom and pop […]
We might be a bit biased, but we’re of the opinion that nothing beats a beautiful California beach town. That being said, there are some gorgeous communities that aren’t far from the coast that are definitely worth exploring. If you’ve got a day to step away from the beach, get in your car and head […]
These days, it seems that many of our California beach towns look like something from a movie (or a reality TV show). And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, it’s also nice to pay homage to those towns that seem stuck in time, the ones who have yet to turn into celebrity-studded enclaves with […]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a traveler who hasn’t heard of our spotlight coastal communities like Malibu and Laguna Beach. But nestled along the California coastline sit dozens of off-the-grid beach towns, many of which are true hidden gems. If you haven’t heard of these spots, perhaps it’s time to venture out and explore them. […]
From May through September, nearly every coastal California town faces almost constant crowds. And although they stay fairly warm and pleasant all year, winter is definitely a slower time for tourism. But if you can get away during the months of December, January or February, you just might find that this is the best time […]
This Thanksgiving, you could spend a small fortune and tons of time hosting a holiday feast… or, you could treat your family to a relaxing beach getaway. The holiday season tends to be quieter on the California coast, making it a perfect time to visit and avoid the crowds. These beach towns are all beautiful […]
The phrase “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all” certainly doesn’t apply when it comes to Southern California beach towns. They might all look similar to someone who hasn’t seen them before, but each of our coastal communities has its own distinctive traits and a distinguishable “vibe.” And while there truly is no bad […]
