This town shares borders with other famous Californian beach town like Monterey, but it has far fewer visitors and beautiful Victorian architecture to take in as you gorge at

one of the town's restaurants. 

Despite the fact that you've probably never heard of it before, this seaside resort area offers some of the most quintessential beach activities, including a classic boardwalk and

tons of shopping options (there's even homemade saltwater taffy). 

If you're hankering for a great East Coast beach experience, then this town has got everything you need, including lots of places to eat.

Feel like getting away from it all? An island is a great choice. This one is known for its dolphins and picturesque lighthouse. 

If you've got any interest in boating and fishing, then you'll definitely want to check out this community. It's got a ton of museums and, of course, crab to

feast upon. 

This community offers the perfect Pacific Northwest beach town experience. There's tons of hiking to do and plenty of museums to check out. 

Here, you can hit the waves for kayaking or paddle boarding, or you can opt for a night out on the town at a restaurant or bar. The

area is known for its clean beaches, despite the amount of traffic the town gets.