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California enclave named best small beach town in America — and three others make the top 10
- Pismo Beach, California, tops USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the best coastal small town in the US.
- The town’s population is just over 8,000, and it’s praised for wide beaches, a walkable downtown, and ocean views.
- Pismo Beach’s shellfish heritage and coastal identity remain defining features for visitors and residents.
- The ranking includes other notable California coastal towns such as Morro Bay, Avalon, and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- This marks the second consecutive year that Pismo Beach has ranked No. 1 in the 10Best list.
- USA Today’s 10Best poll results were driven by thousands of online votes from readers.
- The award highlights the West Coast’s prominence in U.S. coastal getaways.
- Pismo Beach offers attractions such as surfing, fishing, hiking, and nearby wineries.
- Local reactions on social media reflect a desire to keep Pismo’s charm without overdevelopment.
- The official list also names several other top coastal cities across the country.
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