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Aptos Leads Chronicle's 'Must-See Small Towns' List
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Be prepared for an onslaught of tourists. Aptos made SFGate's list of best small-town escapes published earlier this month.
Carmel and Half Moon Bayalso earned kudos on the Get Lost travel blog, which highlighted cute towns within a couple hours drive of San Francisco that are worth a weekend visit.
"Enjoy the sand and sea along Rio Del Mar State Beach in Aptos," is the caption with the photo topping the list.
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Other towns to make the list, published in the online version of the San Francisco Chronicle included Bolinas, Healdsburg and Nevada City and a few more.
SFGate readers added their own favorites on this round-up of 20 more must-see small towns. They love the vibe in Point Reyes Station and Tomales.
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