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Tel Aviv, IsraelThis list was first published in the book The World's Best Cities.

There’s plenty of room for beach bathing in this modern Israeli city on the Mediterranean. The historic port of Jaffa has found new life in recent years with a vibrant gallery, café, and restaurant scene.

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Photograph by Amos Schliack, laif/Redux

Top 10 Oceanfront Cities

Glittering seascapes provide both the backdrop and the beat of these waterfront urban meccas.

Published December 20, 2014