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This town is known as 'Surf City USA'—with dog surfing, oceanfront hotels, and some of California’s best fish tacos

Huntington Beach, California, is the perfect blend of surf culture and SoCal energy.
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California ‘hidden gem’ is No. 1 beach in the US, new report says. Here’s where to find it

California is home to five of the best beaches in the United States — including the No. 1 beach in the nation, according to HomeToGo. The vacation rental website recently released its 2025 Beach Index ...