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Could Solvang be one of the nation's best historic small towns? 'USA Today' asks America to vote

Solvang is part of two Top 20 small town in America polls by USA Today.
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Solvang is part of two Top 20 small town in America polls by USA Today.

Solvang, Los Alamos, Los Osos make different lists in newspaper's annual Top 10 poll.

Some Central Coast communities are in the running for inclusion in top ten lists which could help boost tourism.

USA Today has issued its annual 10 Best reader polls. Solvang is a nominee in two categories: Best Small Town Cultural Scene, and Best Historic Small Town.

Los Alamos is a nominee for Best Small Town Food Scene. And, Los Osos nominated as Best Coastal Small Town.

There are 20 nominees in each category, and the public will pick the top ten by voting online. People can vote for their favorites through June 6.

Lance Orozco has been News Director of KCLU since 2001, providing award-winning coverage of some of the biggest news events in the region, including the Thomas and Woolsey brush fires, the deadly Montecito debris flow, the Borderline Bar and Grill attack, and Ronald Reagan's funeral.