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Best Small Towns in California

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The 10 Best Small Towns in California

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Ojai

Location: Ventura County, Southern California

Population: 7,500


Nevada City

Location: Nevada County, Northern California

Population: 3,100


Calistoga

Location: Napa County, Central California

Population: 5,200


Mendocino

Location: Mendocino County, Northern California

Population: 900


Carmel-by-the-Sea

Location: Monterey County, Central California

Population: 3,800


Pacific Grove

Location: Monterey County, Central California

Population: 15,000


Cambria

Location: San Luis Obispo County, Central California

Population: 6,000


Sutter Creek

Location: Amador County, Northern California

Population: 2,500


Julian

Location: San Diego County, Southern California

Population: 1,500


Point Reyes Station

Location: Marin County, Northern California

Population: 850

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