Northern California is home to some of the most charming and picturesque small towns that feel like hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re looking for coastal beauty, mountain retreats, ...

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Even by small town standards, Markleeville is tiny and remote. It’s the seat of Alpine County, California’s least-populous ...

All 15 of the towns we have chosen to highlight have a population of less than 21,000 residents, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates, along with engaging cultural attractions ...

San Luis Obispo County is home to three of the best small towns in California, according to U.S. News and World Report. To create a list of the 21 Most Charming Small Towns in California, the ...

Carmel-by-the-Sea made HGTV’s 50 of the Most Charming Small Towns in America list. Former Gold Rush town Nevada City was named one of the country’s best small towns for 2025 by Country Living.