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The 18 Most Charming Beach Towns in Southern California

Including Angeleno-approved Inns, hotels and Airbnbs

Dana Dickey

By Dana Dickey

Updated Mar 27, 2025

Additional reporting by
Jael Rucker & Carole Dixon

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Dana Dickey

Senior Editor

  • Writes about fashion, wellness, relationships and travel
  • Oversees all LA/California content and is the go-to source for where to eat, stay and unwind on the west coast
  • Studied journalism at the University of Florida

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