California has more to see than Los Angeles and San Francisco. Up and down the coast, there are dozens of small towns where you can find ocean views and a quiet, more peaceful way of life. They’re not filled with giant skyscrapers, but rather small antique, book, and clothing shops, art galleries, museums, and parks. These are just eight of the many quaint seaside communities you should stop in sometime to explore. 1. Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea is like stepping into a storybook on the Monterey Peninsula. Set along a white sandy beach, this small European-style village has fairy-tale cottages, shops, and…
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When most people think of the California coastline, they only imagine the sun-drenched sandy beaches of L.A. and San Diego. But there’s so much more to see further north. Big Sur is a wild, rugged stretch of the central coast, with world-class beauty that’s been featured everywhere from postcards to blockbuster movies. There’s hiking trails with marvelous Pacific Ocean views, restaurants with a delicious variety of food and drinks, and unique places to stay amid the coast and redwood forest. Try stopping by some of these highlights the next time you’re driving up the Pacific Coast Highway. 1. McWay Falls…