Top 10 best vacation destinations on the West Coast

1. San Diego, California

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2. Los Angeles, California

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3. San Francisco, California

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4. Portland, Oregon

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5. Seattle, Washington

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6. Laguna Beach, California

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7. Lake Union, Washington

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8. Napa Valley, California

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9. Malibu, California

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10. Portland, Oregon (again)

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