La Jolla is a coastal city between Pacific Beach and Del Mar, California, with seven miles of beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Being in southern California, La Jolla enjoys warm weather year-round, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Between the bluffs and the ocean, the city is a popular vacation town with so much … Read more
Located between the Cape Fear River and the North Atlantic Ocean, Bald Head Island is a small and remote spot in North Carolina where there are less than 160 residents and just a handful of vehicles. In fact, almost all of the residents here drive electric golf carts instead. To get to the island, you … Read more
Located on the west coast in Morro Bay, Cayucos is a small coastal town in southern California that is not very well known to many. In fact, the city only has about 2,500 residents. It is an ancient town, settled by the Chumash about 11000 BC but was not officially founded until 1842, almost 13 … Read more
Located in renowned Los Angeles County, Long Beach is one of the most well-known and popular beach towns in the US. It is also one of the most populated, with more than 466,000 residents. Some of the most popular attractions here are the RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. And with average … Read more
Not too many people have heard of Capitola. It is a small town in midwestern California on Monterey Bay between Santa Cruz and Rio Del Mar. Just about 45 minutes from downtown San Jose, Capitola has the small-town feel while still being close to the city. The population here is also small, with less than … Read more
Located in southern California along the coast off Highway 1, Avila Beach is known for its hot springs, spas, and peaceful valleys of wineries and vineyards. Many people visit the city, but it is not as well-known as other nearby cities like Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, or Pismo Beach. Between Los Angeles and San … Read more
Also known as O’Sullivan’s Island, this city is indeed an island in the county of Charleston on the Charleston Harbor. The population is only about 2,000 people, but during the summer season, it can reach 10x that amount. However, it is much less crowded than the nearby tourist towns like Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. … Read more
Just south of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Cocoa Beach is an island town off the eastern coast of Florida, about an hour to the east of Orlando. What began as a family of freed slaves in 1861 is now a bustling and busy vacation spot with over 11,300 residents. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean … Read more
On the southeastern coastline at the bottom of South Carolina, Charleston is a historic city that was founded in 1670. In fact, it still has its pastel antebellum homes, horse-drawn carriages, and cobblestone streets, giving you the feeling that you have been transported back in time. It is also the largest city in the state, … Read more
Located just off the eastern coast of Florida, Miami Beach is a resort town where everyone goes to enjoy the sun and surf. Sandwiched between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best beaches in the world can be found in Miami Beach. It is also popular for its art deco historic district, … Read more
Located just off Miami Beach in southern Florida, Key Biscayne is an island city right off the mainland. It boasts almost 15,000 residents on just 1.7 square miles, so it is a well-populated town. With warm temperatures all year long, from the upper 70s in the winter to the high 80s in the summer, Key … Read more
With a population of under 6,000, Manasquan is not a well-known tourist city by any means, and you will not find people flocking to the beaches here all year long with below-freezing temperatures and lots of snow in the winter. However, during the summer and even the spring and fall, the beaches of Manasquan, New … Read more
Monterey, California, is located in the southern portion of Monterey Bay on the central Californian coastline. Between Santa Cruz and Carmel-by-the-Sea, this small town was founded in 1770 and has a population of just over 30 thousand. Being a coastal city, there are many beaches and parks to be found in Monterey, and the weather … Read more
Located on the Pacific coast in southern California at the foot of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara is a well-known city popular for its arts and tourism. The village of Santa Barbara also loves its dogs. With almost 90 thousand residents, you can expect to find at least one fur baby per every three … Read more
Located on the eastern coast along the North Atlantic Ocean at the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach is a popular beach city with locals as well as people visiting from all over the world. With a population of almost 460 thousand, it is the most populated city in Virginia and carries the nickname … Read more
Located on the Manatee River south of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa, Bradenton is a hidden gem that is also along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. What started as a Maroon city called Angola in the 1700s with 600 to 750 residents is now packed with over 55.6 thousand. And with temperatures in … Read more
Located on the eastern side of Florida about 70 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne is a fairly large but not well-known coastal town with about 85,000 residents. And since almost half of these people are pup parents, you would expect to be able to find quite a few dog-friendly beaches there. However, it is a … Read more
Just to the south of Daytona Beach and less than an hour from Orlando with its famous theme parks, New Smyrna Beach in Florida is a hidden gem on the eastern coast. It is a small town with a little over 30,000 residents beside the Indian River and Lagoon and filled with streets lined with … Read more
Located on the east coast on Aquidneck Island in the middle of Narragansett Bay, Newport is a touristy city in the state of Rhode Island. Sandwiched between Massachusetts and Connecticut, this New England town is home to many historic mansions, such as The Breakers, which was built to look like a Renaissance palace. It was … Read more
Located in northern San Diego between Carlsbad and Del Mar is the city of Encinitas, California. This coastal town boasts over 62 thousand residents. It is home to many different events like the April Street Fair, Oktoberfest, the Wavecrest Woodie Meet, and the Switchfoot Bro-Am surf competition and music festival. Some of the top attractions … Read more