Coronado, California

With roughly 20,192 residents, this small town is like a little sister to San Diego. For those who live in the city, visiting this small town will make you feel like you’ve driven a universe away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life.

While visiting, you’ll find picture-perfect clear waters lapping the shores of stunning beaches and a charming main street that will have you spending a joyful day visiting restaurants, cafes, galleries, boutiques, theaters, and the Coronado Museum of History and Art.

And given the town’s size, you can practically walk or bike anywhere you wish. In the summertime, you can listen to live music at the Ferry Landing every weekend. And if you’re looking for accommodations, Hotel del Coronado is your best bet!

It was built in 1888 and is now a designated National Historic Landmark.

And hey…if you don’t see any ghosts, presidents, or celebs during your stay, you can at least tell your friends back home that you stayed at the hotel that inspired the Emerald City in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!”