The 10 best coastal small towns in the U.S. include this Central California charmer

USA Today is known for its “10Best” travel rankings that invite readers to vote for their favorite whatevers — the top beaches, cultural festivals, scary roller coasters, intriguing museums and so on — from a field of 20 destinations nominated by travel experts and editors. Right now, for example, readers can vote for the best beaches in California, in Michigan or Florida.

But the votes are already in for the best coastal small towns around the country, 10 seaside charmers that lie along the East...