25 Of The BEST Small Towns In California That Are BURSTING With Beauty

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  • @jacobrivera5934
    @jacobrivera5934 Рік тому +68

    As a native californian born and raised in southern california im very proud to be from california regardless of the negative things people have to say. We have it all. Beautiful cities beaches towns mountain ranges lakes cultures etc.etc.I love california. My home state.it is expensive here just makes you hustle work harder is all.

    • @RandomRabbit007
      @RandomRabbit007 6 місяців тому +7

      Me too. LOVE this state, feel BLESSED to be born/raised here. I cant imagine myself living anywhere else. Paradise

    • @viaveritaschap
      @viaveritaschap 6 місяців тому +5

      Same here but born and raised in Northern California. There is NO PLACE LIKE CALIFORNIA!! You can do anything here, almost in one day. Haters are jealous becuase they can't afford to live here, and those that live here and hate on California should just plain leave. (One note on the video is Cambria. I went in the 90s for the first time and it was great - sophisticated art galleries, shops and hotels.I revisted in 2019, and it has turned into one big, tacky junk store of cheap souvenirs and bad art. But the other towns are in this piece are amazing. It's a good bucket list!)

    • @RandomRabbit007
      @RandomRabbit007 6 місяців тому

      @@viaveritaschap I’ve noticed ALOT of the haters born/raised in Cali are the young or Gen Z and I believe it’s mostly because that’s all they hear on the internet and theyre an extremely cult-y/hive-mind generation that believes everything they read/hear on the internet. Or maybe they’re just young and havent had a chance to experience Cali’s greatness due to the pandemic stealing those moments from them. Many say they “cant wait to leave” yet have never been anywhere lol. Gonna be a big reality check when/if they end up in the Midwest. Grass isnt always greener on the other side.

    • @humbertovazquez3733
      @humbertovazquez3733 6 місяців тому +8

      @@viaveritaschap Many haters hate CA for political reasons, most republicans.

    • @Tommy_Two_Two
      @Tommy_Two_Two 6 місяців тому +7

      I love living in California. I always say this state has the best geography but the worst politicians.

  • @DelectableGarden
    @DelectableGarden 4 місяці тому +12

    I've been to all of these places. Many are already brimming with tourists. The Bodega Bay one shows the town of Sebastopol, where I live, and also the town of Bodega, which is also not in Bodega Bay. I'm there every week in the summer. It made me not trust the photos much. And Sebastopol is close to Bodega Bay, but still 15 miles inland. I have lived in California most of my life. As a native of Napa Valley, I've also lived in Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Sonoma County. I LOVE California and am very proud of my beautiful, versatile and amazing state.

  • @france7164
    @france7164 5 місяців тому +15

    I love California.

  • @yadirasotelo6377
    @yadirasotelo6377 5 місяців тому +7

    CA is beautiful!! Miss it!

  • @ppgwhereeverett4412
    @ppgwhereeverett4412 8 місяців тому +15

    # 15, Tahoe City, your photo shows STATELINE, Nevada, where the casinos are in South Shore, not Tahoe City at the North Shore. There are NO tall buildings in Tahoe City.

  • @CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq
    @CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq 11 місяців тому +17

    Most of your Tahoe City video is actually South Lake Tahoe, which locals would tell you is a different kind of place

    • @michaelmeinberg2696
      @michaelmeinberg2696 7 місяців тому +4

      Exactly... all were shots of Casinos! Tahoe City is much, much nicer...

    • @MidgetPunter
      @MidgetPunter 4 місяці тому

      Tahoe city and south lake Tahoe is as similar as northern CA and southern CA. Sadly it's only those from Northern CA can see the differences.

    • @lorilawry1532
      @lorilawry1532 2 місяці тому

      I caught that too.

    • @lauratran7638
      @lauratran7638 2 дні тому

      I love Kings beach.

  • @Tommy_Two_Two
    @Tommy_Two_Two 6 місяців тому +11

    Great list! I would add Crescent City, Duncans Mills, and Wrightwood.

    • @travelthetop
      @travelthetop  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! Maybe I’ll make a part 2 :)

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому

      @@travelthetop Please make a part 2. Three Rivers is ten or less minutes to Sequoia National Park, and they have nice ammenities too. Very small town lots of beauty.

  • @BFNLIONBUZZ
    @BFNLIONBUZZ 9 місяців тому +4

    Such creative videos you’ve on this channel. I just subscribed!

  • @kristyp50
    @kristyp50 6 місяців тому +7

    The Birds was filmed in both Bodega Bay and the town of Bodega (which is inland from the coast). Mr. Hitchcock combined the two towns to appear as one town.

    • @lauriestrong9972
      @lauriestrong9972 6 місяців тому +1

      I get irrationally annoyed when people say they’re going to Bodega but are going to bodega bay😂

  • @adrianaaguirre5605
    @adrianaaguirre5605 6 місяців тому +23

    No Solvang? Solvang is very charming guys - beautiful danish village! 😍

    • @travelthetop
      @travelthetop  6 місяців тому +5

      Solvang is not only mentioned in the video, it’s even on the thumbnail ;)

    • @shermona905
      @shermona905 5 місяців тому

      Solvang was mentioned

    • @larsedik
      @larsedik 5 місяців тому +1

      @7:36 Solvang is described.

    • @danielsonnv
      @danielsonnv 4 місяці тому

      Solvang was #6 on this list

  • @liannebedard5521
    @liannebedard5521 4 місяці тому +4

    You can’t get much California experience in a typical 10 day trip. Pick a region and live in it. Walk, bike, ride transit…and visit grocery stores, beaches, coffee shops. Tour a campus of the statewide university system…Santa Cruz is bold and modern, Berkeley is a world apart. See actual “red tape” at the capitol in Sacramento. The vegetation is worth a separate tour.
    And if you think it is something you’d hate…just go to North North Dakota.

  • @hopespringseternal2624
    @hopespringseternal2624 3 місяці тому +1

    I lived in Nevada City for years. It is gorgeous.

  • @cockietalk39
    @cockietalk39 3 місяці тому +3

    Beautiful California ❤❤

  • @larsedik
    @larsedik 5 місяців тому +9

    I would have added Paso Robles (or Atascadero) and San Juan Capistrano.

    • @danielsonnv
      @danielsonnv 4 місяці тому +1

      Or Big Sur

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому +2

      Atascadero is stretching it... lol

  • @TJ-zf9cv
    @TJ-zf9cv 5 місяців тому +6

    Better have lots of wealth. Big bucks to live in these places.

  • @WatchingClowns
    @WatchingClowns 7 місяців тому +11

    Because you have the money to get 316 days of sunshine no humidity every day of your life…but not everyone can afford that ;)

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому +1

      The San Joaquin Valley is full of humidity every summer... like the southern states. California has everything.

  • @robertnavarrete3044
    @robertnavarrete3044 3 місяці тому +1

    Carmel my town work and live there since 1955.🥰

  • @4lostinamerica
    @4lostinamerica 7 місяців тому +6

    Your next four photos of "Nevada City" after you see the two men walking through the mineshaft are of Virginia City Nevada. Difference Nevada City is in the middle of a forest and Virginia City Nevada is in the high desert.

    • @thebudmeister8840
      @thebudmeister8840 6 місяців тому

      Wow, good catch! Piper's Opera House is in Virginia City.

  • @Rose-uu1ki
    @Rose-uu1ki 6 місяців тому +9

    So many in Northern California he missed many in Central and Southern California

    • @JigsawPuzzleConnection
      @JigsawPuzzleConnection 5 місяців тому

      Southern California does not have small cities. We are packed in city after city.

    • @larsedik
      @larsedik 5 місяців тому +2

      @@JigsawPuzzleConnection What about San Juan Capistrano? Also, Julian and Idyllwild are in SoCal and were mentioned. There are also towns like Ramona, Borrego Springs, Randsburg, etc.

    • @JigsawPuzzleConnection
      @JigsawPuzzleConnection 5 місяців тому

      Right so many.

    • @LCLand
      @LCLand 5 місяців тому +2

      Yes. Hanford is super cute. Hermosa beach. All the beach cities. Seal beach. Laguna. Newport. Pasadena. Santa Barbara. Malibu. Three rivers. Oakhurst. Temecula

    • @BenMonares
      @BenMonares 5 місяців тому

      @@LCLandand also Cambria and Solvang

  • @benmartinez8443
    @benmartinez8443 5 місяців тому +51

    People who speak negatively of California have never been here. They probably watch too much fox news, there’s more to California than downtown LA.

    • @Carlos-ms1yx
      @Carlos-ms1yx 5 місяців тому

      Yes but the homeless extend to everywhere California. Except maybe Tahoe and Bodega Bay.

    • @needsmorecowbell1758
      @needsmorecowbell1758 4 місяці тому +5

      Yes what you guys watch is true. Stay away from CA it’s horrible, go somewhere else

    • @maryannecba3889
      @maryannecba3889 4 місяці тому +3

      I live in a small town in Northern California that is known for its beauty. Unfortunately, we are subject to the same ridiculous laws and regulations coming out of Sacramento. We just want to be left alone to live our peaceful lives, but Sacramento seems bound and determined to spread the problems of California big cities to the small towns, too.

    • @Sir_Austin_T_Gee
      @Sir_Austin_T_Gee 27 днів тому

      That’s every state unfortunately. West Texas is expected to listen to Austin which is the distance of 2 whole states away. Peoria, Illinois has to listen to Springfield - and Springfield is very much lobbied by Chicago. Clovis, NM has to listen to Santa Fe.
      I’m a conservative voter in Texas but I’ve also been a truck driver. I’ve been all over California. Sacramento and Los Angeles County hardly speak for Modesto, Redding, or Truckee.

  • @EGChurchofChrist
    @EGChurchofChrist 6 місяців тому +3

    Lived here all my life. Haven't visited some of these charming locations. 😂

  • @oceandiv951
    @oceandiv951 4 місяці тому +2

    So I have a 2 cities you missed. They are Angels Camp and Murphys. They're in Calaveras County. Look into them

  • @imeldaorozco7963
    @imeldaorozco7963 5 місяців тому +5

    I love ca.

  • @Fakeaorta
    @Fakeaorta 6 місяців тому +5

    How are Del Mar and Coronado small towns? They are basically next to San Diego! Encinitas is more of a small town vibe than Del Mar and Coronado.

  • @toddrader1470
    @toddrader1470 6 місяців тому +2

    Looks like the photos used for Tahoe City actually show South Lake Tahoe and/or Stateline (Tahoe City has no large casino hotels). But also, for my money, Truckee is nicer than either.

    • @relicofgold
      @relicofgold 6 місяців тому

      Truckee is one of the coldest places in the USA each winter. No ty.

    • @vic77789
      @vic77789 5 місяців тому +1

      Nope. Tahoe City all the way

  • @vic77789
    @vic77789 5 місяців тому +4

    That wasn't Tahoe City. That was South lake Tahoe. Way different.

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому +1

      South shore used to be beautiful. Not so much any more. They took the beach out and put up a parking lot. Not "naturey" at all!!!!

  • @lenaj.8881
    @lenaj.8881 5 місяців тому +3

    Forgot Trinidad!!

  • @Captain_Pot
    @Captain_Pot 5 місяців тому +3

    Sorry but Del Mar is part of North County. Far from a small town.

  • @tomb5552
    @tomb5552 4 місяці тому

    It’s on my list.

  • @maryannsalinovich2370
    @maryannsalinovich2370 7 днів тому

    Should add Folsom,Ca.

  • @antonioaugustoacostamartin2635
    @antonioaugustoacostamartin2635 Місяць тому +1

    Carmel, for me, is the best in this list

  • @joannah.185
    @joannah.185 5 місяців тому +1

    Some of those shots are not julian

  • @allanbarrett6488
    @allanbarrett6488 4 місяці тому +9

    Ca just needs a new governor

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому +5

      AMEN

  • @tomb5552
    @tomb5552 4 місяці тому +1

    How about Santa Barbara, if I was only wealthy enough I would retire their.

    • @danielsonnv
      @danielsonnv 4 місяці тому

      Santa Barbara was too big to put on this list

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому +1

      SB has lost it's charm. No more SAKS, Nordstrom, decent resturaunts but it has gone down hill.

  • @Richard-st8ds
    @Richard-st8ds Місяць тому

    Where's "San jaun Batista" ?

  • @freddyrios819
    @freddyrios819 6 місяців тому +3

    You missed so many places that are way better than the list you posted. SMH 🤦‍♂️

    • @travelthetop
      @travelthetop  6 місяців тому

      Which ones would you suggest? Maybe I’ll make a part 2! :)

    • @relicofgold
      @relicofgold 6 місяців тому +3

      That's ridiculous. While there are many other gems, he hits the main ones. The problem is that CA is full of some of the greatest small towns of the world. CA haters, just stay away, we don't want you.

  • @susana145tobe
    @susana145tobe 8 місяців тому +3

    I don't think you had any gold country towns.

    • @carolyn2249
      @carolyn2249 5 місяців тому +1

      Nevada City is in gold country.

  • @danielsonnv
    @danielsonnv 4 місяці тому +1

    What about Baker? Just kidding, hahahhahahaha!

  • @psyhopatsl
    @psyhopatsl 5 місяців тому +2

    no offence, I turned it off after plethOra

  • @robertmanella528
    @robertmanella528 3 місяці тому +2

    Insurance costs a fortune & the state is full of crazy politicans!!

    • @scrappydoo9
      @scrappydoo9 2 місяці тому +1

      Insurance has gone up 4X in Tahoe area. Anywhere there are trees you might as well self insure now.

  • @kimberlyvences7573
    @kimberlyvences7573 4 місяці тому

    There were pictures of Virginia City, NV instead of Nevada City. There was also pictures of South Lake Tahoe, CA instead of Tahoe City, CA. These places are all different from each other. Please get your information correct before making these videos and showing the wrong places.

    • @tomb5552
      @tomb5552 4 місяці тому

      No, that was Nevada City, I saw my house.

  • @Mocha-Koffee01
    @Mocha-Koffee01 Рік тому +4

    1st

  • @katharineking6491
    @katharineking6491 6 місяців тому +1

    Seemed most cities you list here are not HIDDEN at all, full/over crowded owith tourists, except Ferndale, Dunsmuir , and Julian.

  • @scottmcglasson3903
    @scottmcglasson3903 3 місяці тому +2

    Don’t watch Fox News. California is beautiful but too expensive, taxes are too high, and too many homeless. I’ll come back when they fix those things.

  • @geom-dx6jm
    @geom-dx6jm 4 місяці тому

    You forgot your mom's house

  • @nancyvalle2807
    @nancyvalle2807 7 місяців тому +9

    who i the heck is the narrator of this? Annoying style

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому

      This is youtube. Lots of other options.

  • @kw882
    @kw882 5 місяців тому +1

    Sloppy video you've got pictures of the UK in there when you're talking about California wth???

  • @izeek24
    @izeek24 4 місяці тому +1

    Scam list! No carpinteria!?

    • @yfa6244
      @yfa6244 4 місяці тому

      You're kidding right?

    • @izeek24
      @izeek24 4 місяці тому

      What chu talkin about Willis

  • @elfuturomio
    @elfuturomio 5 місяців тому

    Nah

  • @michaelbabella1103
    @michaelbabella1103 9 місяців тому +7

    What, newsome and the 'great things he has brought to california' isnt #1? Plain and simple, people are LEAVING commefornia, NOT VISITING THERE!

    • @TwSClan
      @TwSClan 8 місяців тому

      No one cares if you are not visiting California stay in your rat hole

    • @jimaccornero3688
      @jimaccornero3688 6 місяців тому +11

      You are watching way too much Fox News. People want to visit because its hands down the most beautiful state in the nation. Lifetime resident, been to many states and there is nothing like it. Oh and yes, I'm a Republican.

    • @nis4nikki1
      @nis4nikki1 6 місяців тому

      Good stay out of my beautiful state!!! You most likely will feel more at home in Florida, where inbreeding seems to be the pass time of all Floridians!!

    • @Tommy_Two_Two
      @Tommy_Two_Two 6 місяців тому +5

      I'm a conservative living in California. I love it here! You just have to understand the ways of the state to survive. California has the best geography but the worst politicians. So I personally turn off the tv and get out and explore the state. Unfortunately though, you have to avoid the ghettos like LA and San Fran. You also need to do things early to avoid traffic and crowds. Otherwise the geography is so worth it! And by the way, most people I meet here are conservative. It's just the unions and special interest groups and corrupt businesses like silicon valley, that are putting these horrible politicians in power. It is not the people. Most people here are good. We're just being held hostage by the corrupt.

    • @monsterpig3270
      @monsterpig3270 6 місяців тому +2

      Good, you couldn't afford it anyway. We don't want the poor. Stay out!

  • @JoRonnamo
    @JoRonnamo 6 місяців тому +2

    These are some of the whitest towns in the entire country. It's interesting how diversity is not always our strength when it comes to safety, cleanliness - you know a place someone would want to visit. So uncanny.

    • @mayalmariomendoza134
      @mayalmariomendoza134 6 місяців тому +1

      Just like if you visit the Philippines. It's the most Filipino towns in its country. LOL I think it would still be a great place to visit.

    • @BenMonares
      @BenMonares 5 місяців тому +4

      Why you bringing race to this?

    • @JoRonnamo
      @JoRonnamo 5 місяців тому

      @@BenMonares because its a defining factor in this equation!

  • @napili5470
    @napili5470 6 місяців тому +1

    #15 is not Tahoe City, Tahoe City is on the North Shore in California and Your showing State Line Nevada.

  • @hswing11
    @hswing11 10 місяців тому +2

    If you had a choice why would anybody live in California??????

    • @rosauraelenes1518
      @rosauraelenes1518 9 місяців тому +17

      Because it’s so beautiful !

    • @anntimm4570
      @anntimm4570 7 місяців тому +5

      Just watch this video. These are all lovely places to live. Have lived in Capitola and now live in a tiny town south of Half Moon Bay. I love California!

    • @Jace28142
      @Jace28142 6 місяців тому +2

      Get rid of Gavin and get politicians who care about this “once” safe beautiful State and it will have a chance to return to her glory days. I’ve been to most of these beautiful small towns. I wish I could afford to live in many of them.

    • @Jace28142
      @Jace28142 6 місяців тому +2

      Carmel-by-the Sea…. Love this town so so much.

    • @humbertovazquez3733
      @humbertovazquez3733 6 місяців тому

      @@Jace28142 Republicans politicians are the worse. The problem with CA is that it got overpopulated and it got expensive to live here. CA has it all.