"A bustling harbor marina edged with shops and restaurants—some with playful, generically hip names such as Gipsy Rabbit and Black Betty—and punctuated by seals sunbathing on the docks. The waterfront offers a port-side experience that can feel Miami- or Melbourne-like, with nearby Signal Hill firing a cannon shot at noon above the Crayola-colored buildings of the historic Muslim quarter." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines