A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Hawaii might lay claim to the first waves ever ridden, but surf culture was born in California. Whether it’s the salt-washed hair of theLords of Dogtown, the tunes of the Beach Boys or the legendaryEndless Summercrew, the cultural impact of California on wave chasing is undeniable, backed by numerous breathtaking surf locations.
Landscapes and legends draw adventurers to the West, where a good day includes locavore dining, vineyard wine-sipping, Native American history, and outdoor adventure. Western cities have distinct personalities. In California, there’s the Hollywood flash of Los Angeles and silicon-meets-bohemian in San Francisco. Further north in Seattle, cutting-edge joins homegrown, often over a cup of joe. Opportunities for day trips abound to get to know the West Coast a little better.
These West Coast towns may be modest in size, yet they offer a wealth of attractions.