I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast. Skip the tourist hot spots and try these 5 smaller coastal towns instead.

I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast. Skip the tourist hot spots and try these 5 smaller coastal towns instead.

Langley, Washington, lies about 35 miles outside Seattle.Amber CampbellI've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast and love spending time in small, waterfront towns.Avila Beach, California, has fun summertime activities like a Friday night farmers market.La Conner, Washington, is home to the Museum of Northwest Art.I learned to love road trips at an early age, riding shotgun next to my dad for hours-long drives on weekends and holidays. We eve…