The best US beach towns for a quick weekend escape are highlighted by three different outlets. [1] ThePointsguy.com emphasizes charming New England villages and California surf spots. Meanwhile, [2] Msn.com focuses on the West Coast's small towns with one good coffee shop or an old grain elevator brewery. [3] AOL.com ranks Florida, Hawaii, and California as top choices for sunny escapes, but also mentions other options like those found in the West Coast.