https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-california-towns-crack-new-list-of-best-cities-in-the-usContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-california-towns-crack-new-list-of-best-cities-in-the-ushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2-california-towns-crack-new-list-of-best-cities-in-the-us#u113836Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:15:23 +0000Santa Barbara and Healdsburg earned spots in the top ten small US cities on a national ranking. Santa Barbara secured a position in the top five, providing travelers with distinct options for a getaway in the state. Other municipalities also claimed top spots in the small cities ranking, including Alexandria climbing to second place, Charleston taking the top spot for the 15th time, and Lexington holding the sixth position for the third consecutive year.Why it mattersNational travel rankings evaluate destinations based on various criteria to highlight standout locations for tourism and leisure