I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast, and recommend visiting small coastal towns like Avila Beach, California and ...

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

Pismo Beach previously made the USA Today list for best coastal small towns in the country but never ranked first until now.

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best California Beach Town" in the 2025 USA ...

A coastal town in central California has been ranked the best small beach community in the United States, but its shores hold a notorious secret. Pismo Beach, which USAToday said 'draws in plenty ...

A USA Today panel compiled a list of the 10-best small towns in the region and asked its readers to rank them all.

Pismo Beach came in second place in USA Today’s 2018 and 2024 lists of the best small coastal towns. “Located along California’s Central Coast, Pismo Beach draws in plenty of visitors with ...

Searching for some beach-side bliss? California is home to two of the best coastal small towns in the United States, including the No. 1 spot in the nation, according to USA Today. USA Today said ...