"The Only Place" is a song by the American indie pop band Best Coast. Released in 2012, it serves as the title track of their second studio album. The song captures a nostalgic longing for California, reflecting themes of love and the desire for a simpler life. The music features a blend of catchy melodies and surf rock influences, characteristic of Best Coast's sound. Lyrically, it expresses a yearning for home and the comfort it brings, resonating with listeners who share similar feelings about their own places of belonging.