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2 California towns crack new list of best cities in the US
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Santa Barbara and Healdsburg ranked No. 5 and No. 8 respectively among the best small cities in Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting California's appeal in national travel rankings.
- Santa Barbara is celebrated for its seaside glamour, Mediterranean climate, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and relaxed atmosphere, earning it the nickname "American Riviera."
- Healdsburg offers a distinct wine-country experience with a historic downtown, vibrant culinary scene, and proximity to Sonoma County’s vineyards, maintaining a more laid-back vibe than Napa Valley.
- The rankings were based on nearly 800,000 votes evaluating factors such as food, culture, and architecture, with Charleston, South Carolina, taking the top spot.
- Santa Barbara has a population of about 86,422 and a median household income of $106,182, while Healdsburg’s population is approximately 11,172 with a median income of $103,554.
