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Best West Coast beach towns to live in


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Best West Coast beach towns to live in

Lanikai Beach in Kailua, Oahu



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#1. Laguna Beach, California

Laguna Beach, California



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#2. Lahaina, Hawaii

Ka’anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii



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#3. Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach harbor during its annual boat show



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#4. Kailua, Hawaii

Lanikai Beach in Kailua, Hawaii



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#5. Santa Monica, California

The Santa Monica Pier at night



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#6. Morro Bay, California

Morro Rock overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Morro Bay, California



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#7. Santa Barbara, California

View of Santa Barbara, California, from the pier



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#8. Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad village and miles of beach



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#9. Kihei, Hawaii

Kihei Beach



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#10. Encinitas, California

Surfers in Encinitas



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#11. Santa Cruz, California

An aerial view of Santa Cruz



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#12. San Clemente, California

Houses on the coastline of San Clemente, California



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#13. Hermosa Beach, California

Hermosa Beach, California



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#14. San Mateo, California

San Mateo, California



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#15. Coronado, California

An aerial panorama of Hotel del Coronado and other buildings in Coronado, California



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#16. Dana Point, California

A sunset in Dana Point, California



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#17. Goleta, California

Beachfront beige cliffs in Goleta, California



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#18. Redondo Beach, California

People jogging and cycling on sunny day in Redondo Beach



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#19. Manhattan Beach, California

Manhattan Beach, California



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#20. Alameda, California

An aerial view of Alameda Island, California



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#21. Half Moon Bay, California

The beach and seaside cliffs in Half Moon Bay, California



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#22. Seal Beach, California

Waves in the Pacific Ocean and the beach at sunset in Seal Beach, California



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#23. Monterey, California

The coastline of Monterey, California



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#24. Benicia, California

Benicia, California



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#25. Anacortes, Washington

The Anacortes Marina


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