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If you’re dreaming of ocean breezes and the soft feel of sand between your toes, we don’t blame you.

We’re longing for sunny days spent by the beach after some chilly days spent shoveling snow. From the mild shores of the Pacific Northwest to the sunny beaches of California and the downright warm waters of Hawaii, there’s no sign of leftover winter weather on the West Coast’s beaches. Escape to America’s West Coast with this photo tour.

(Main image: Hilt)

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Marissa WillmanMarissa Willman earned a bachelor's degree in journalism before downsizing her life into two suitcases for a teaching gig in South Korea. Seoul was her home base for two years of wanderlusting throughout six countries in Asia. In 2011, Marissa swapped teaching for travel writing and now calls Southern California home.

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