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Tourism’s toll on locals is real—and California’s most beloved spots are feeling it hardest. A new study reveals that 62% of residents in popular tourist towns feel overrun during peak season, forcing locals to avoid downtowns, dodge crowds, and pay more for everything. Traffic, noise, packed restaurants, and skyrocketing housing costs—especially from short-term rentals—are turning dream destinations into daily grind zones. Carmel-by-the-Sea tops the list nationally, followed by South Lake Tahoe and Solvang, all struggling to balance economic gains with livability. This research from AMFM Healthcare underscores a growing crisis: how to welcome visitors without sacrificing the quality of life for those who live there.

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