Walkable town aesthetic

Creating these images bring me so much comfort. I grew up in a small town, and there is nothing more peaceful to me than walking the streets of that tiny town after the rain... when the trees are heavy with raindrops and the world is so fresh and green. Follow along on Instagram for a daily dose of cozy content!

Visitors exploring Northern California may drive along the coast, head inland to wine country, or explore the mountains, and along the way, find plenty of quaint towns. With a list including Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Tahoe City, and several others, each charming town on this list has its own story it’s waiting to share with visitors.

We check out the most beautiful and historic towns in the Empire State of the South.

The 2024 Readers' Choice Awards honor the best cities in the US, both big and small. Is your favorite on the list?

Exploring on foot is one of the best ways to get a feel for these European cities in France, Italy, the Czech Republic, and beyond.

Read about Explore Town from Guest of a Guest on June 27, 2013