There are reports of offbeat towns to visit on the pacific coast, with some outlets listing towns in the pacific northwest as part of this group. However, there is some uncertainty as to the specific location of these towns, with some outlets referencing the atlantic coast, maryland, or the great lakes instead. The number of towns mentioned is consistently reported as 7, but their characteristics are described with varying adjectives such as offbeat, whimsical, inviting, and eccentric.