Pismo Beach took the top spot due to its beautiful beaches, natural attractions and “award-winning boardwalk,” according to ...

A Central Coast beach town offering a quick escape from the Bay Area or Los Angeles (and famously name-dropped in an iconic 1990s movie) was just crowned the coastal small town of the year. On ...

Located on the Central Coast, Avila Beach is about a 3.5-hour drive ... is located right next to Santa Cruz in Northern California. The town is known for Venetian Court, the colorful Italian ...

These charming beach towns will leave you longing for a coastal California getaway this winter. [See: 50 U.S. Attractions to Cross Off Your Bucket List.] Pacific Beach The San Diego area offers a ...