#1
United States
Honolulu
100United StatesCoastBeach
Best Cities for Ocean Lovers in North America
Beach walks, coastal air, and ocean access. Ranked by overall fit across multiple dimensions.
#2United States
Miami
100United StatesCoastBeach
#3United States
San Diego
91United StatesCoastBeach
#4United States
Boston
82United StatesCoastBeach
#5
Canada
Victoria
82CanadaCoastBeach
#6United States
Seattle
82United StatesCoastBeach
#7United States
San Francisco
82United StatesCoastBeach
#8Canada
Halifax
82CanadaCoastBeach
#9United States
New York City
82United StatesCoastBeach
#10United States
Charleston
80United StatesCoastBeach
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