1. Hermosa Beach, CA
Population: 19,414
Single: 47.2%
Median family income: $137,941
Beach
babes ride the waves and bask in the sun nearly all year long in this
Los Angeles paradise. You'll find sun-kissed singles roller-blading
along the Strand bike path or surfing. Beach volleyball is Hermosa
Beach's unofficial sport, so claim an open court, round up some nearby
beachgoers and start a coed game. When you've had your fill of sun and
sand, stop by one of the many bars near the Pier Plaza for an ice cold
beer.See complete data and interactive map for Hermosa Beach NEXT: Arlington, VA
2. Arlington, VA
Population: 204,568
Single: 41.6%
Median family income: $108,815
If
you think smart is sexy, you'll love Arlington, where scientific
geniuses and government types dominate. The city is home to the Pentagon
as well as numerous governmental research agencies, such as the
National Science Foundation and Office of Naval Research. After hours,
let your hair down and go for a pub crawl in the neighborhood of
Clarendon: in addition to drinks, you'll find entertainment from live
music to amateur stand-up comedy -- a surefire way to meet someone who
can make you laugh.See complete data and interactive map for Arlington
NEXT: Coronado, CA
3. Coronado, CA
Population: 22,845
Single: 36.1%
Median family income: $106,817
A
peninsula surrounded by white sand and sparkling waves, Coronado is the
perfect place for hanging out at the beach. Bond with fellow commuters
on the ferry to downtown San Diego. During the day, you'll find active
locals at the golf course, tennis court or sailing around Coronado Bay.
In the evening, take a date to the Ferry Landing to listen to live music
and watch the sun set over downtown San Diego. If you're looking to
broaden your dating pool, check out the trendy bars and clubs in San
Diego's Gaslamp district.See complete data and interactive map for Coronado
NEXT: Edgewater, NJ
4. Edgewater, NJ
Population: 9,582
Single: 34.3%
Median family income: $105,830
Affluent
Manhattan professionals make their nests in the million-dollar
townhouses that line New Jersey's "Gold Coast." Flirt with your
neighbors in the organic produce aisle of the local Whole Foods or
Trader Joe's. Or tone your muscles and expand your social circle at one
of the borough's fitness centers. Hold hands as you gaze at the
breathtaking Manhattan skyline. Or take a five-minute ferry ride across
the Hudson River for all the nightlife New York City has to offer. See complete data and interactive map for Edgewater
NEXT: Santa Clara, CA
5. Santa Clara, CA
Population: 109,756
Single: 34.0%
Median family income: $101,840
If
you find a high IQ to be a turn on, you'll love Santa Clara, a
high-tech Mecca in the heart of Silicon Valley. But this tech town's
residents aren't Poindexters -- sports are big here, too. Get in the
water at the International Swim Center and splash around with fellow
athletes. You can stick to lap swimming or join the masters swim team.
Mingle with hard-core sports fans at the San Francisco 49ers training
camp, which is open to the public on certain days.See complete data and interactive map for Santa Clara
NEXT: Edwards, CO
6. Edwards, CO
Population: 11,358
Single: 34.0%
Median family income: $101,785
This
tiny town near Vail is a skier's paradise. After spending the day on
the slopes at Beaver Creek, cozy up to a handsome stranger in one of the
many restaurants and bars clustered at the base of the mountain. Or
make the 20-minute drive to Vail for the world-class ski trails and
buzzing nightlife. Closer to home, mingle with Broncos fans at a local
sports bar.See complete data and interactive map for Edwards
NEXT: Oak Park, IL
7. Oak Park, IL
Population: 49,865
Single: 33.4%
Median family income: $102,485
Bookworms
and art fans will feel at ease among this Chicago suburb's artsy,
well-educated crowd. Go to a reading at a bookstore and talk literature
with distinguished professorial types. Impress architecture buffs with
your knowledge of Frank Lloyd Wright, an Oak Park native whose work can
be seen all over the village. On the third Friday of every month, stroll
over to the Oak Park Arts District for an open-air art gallery walk.
Then sip coffee and mingle with intellectuals at a nearby cafe.See complete data and interactive map for Oak Park
NEXT: Herndon, VA
8. Herndon, VA
Population: 21,885
Single: 33.2%
Median family income: $109,217
You're
likely to snag a tech whiz in Herndon: AOL, Accenture, Oracle,
Microsoft and Verizon all have offices nearby in the area known as the
Dulles Technology Corridor. Flirt with gym buffs at the health club or
meet a fellow music fan at a jazz bar. On any given night at the local
bars, you might encounter a trivia game, open mic night, a poker
tournament or DJs and dancing.See complete data and interactive map for Herndon
NEXT: Irvine, CA
9. Irvine, CA
Population: 201,160
Single: 33.0%
Median family income: $107,821
You
might find a young engineer who works for Samsung, Mazda, or any number
of tech startups living in Irvine's orderly streets. Take your date to
the movies or to see an improv comedy show. At the end of the night,
take a romantic spin on the Ferris wheel at the Irvine Spectrum shopping
center. Or flirt with local singles at the city's many restaurants,
bars and lounges. See complete data and interactive map for Irvine
NEXT: Arlington, MA
10. Arlington, MA
Population: 41,100
Single: 33.0%
Median family income: $102,681
Folks
in Arlington benefit from their proximity to Boston but enjoy the quiet
of suburban life. Massachusetts Ave. is the "spine" of the city, where
residents go to shop and dine. If you're an old-fashioned guy or gal --
and we mean really old-fashioned -- be sure to check out the
historical reenactment of a Revolutionary War battle on Patriots' Day.
Seeking a thespian? Volunteer for the community theater, or audition for
a show: you could meet the Juliet to your Romeo. There are no bars in
Arlington, but Boston's bustling social scene is just a stone's throw
away.See complete data and interactive map for Arlington
NEXT: Madison, NJ
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