Washington Spot Named Among '10 Best Coastal Small Towns' In The U.S.

Summer is finally here and what better way to spend a fun vacation than with a relaxing trip to a town along the coast, soaking up the sun and taking a dip in the water to cool off in the warm temperatures. Fortunately, you don't have to go too far as one of the best coastal towns in the country is right here in Washington .

According to USA Today 's 10 Best Readers' Choice 2024, a spot in Washington is among the 10 Best Coastal Small Towns around the U.S. Coming in at No. 10 is Long Beach, a beautiful beach locale along the southern coast of the state that has plenty of exciting activities and restaurants to make a trip to this coastal haven a must.

Here's what the site had to say about Long Beach:

"Not to be confused with the Southern California city, Washington's Long Beach is just as relaxed, albeit with a different vibe (and somewhat chillier weather come winter). People-watch on the boardwalk, go birding or biking along their nature trails, take a leisurely lighthouse tour, check out the unique World Kite Museum, or just go restaurant-hopping — the choice is yours in this quaint seaside spot."

These are the 10 destinations chosen as the "best coastal small towns" in America:

1. Stuart, Florida
2. Saugatuck, Michigan
3. Key West, Florida
4. Gulf Shores, Alabama
5. Pismo Beach, California
6. Newport, Rhode Island
7. Sandusky, Ohio
8. Cape May, New Jersey
9. Washington Island, Wisconsin
10. Long Beach, Washington

Check out the full list at USA Today to read up on what makes these towns so special.