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Cottages On Wild Coastline

Crystal Cove State Beach in Newport Beach California

Escape to Crystal Cove Newport Beach to get away from urban modernization. It seems hard to believe that there is an area of coastline in densely populated Orange County that is still so wild and natural.

Between Laguna Beach to the south and Corona del Mar to the north, Crystal Cove State Park is found on Pacific Coast Highway and extends along both sides.

It's made up of canyons, coastal shrubs, tide pools, sandy beaches and coastal bluffs, with lots of trails to explore. It's not just one cove, but seven coves along a little over three miles of beach.

Crystal Cove Beach Cottages

The historic cottages down by the sea can be rented out. They take you back to an era in the 1920's or 1930's when people went to the "seaside" on "holiday". The cottages are fairly rustic and surprisingly reasonable, price-wise. For the budget minded, there are also cheaper, dorm style cottages.

Camping is available in Moro Canyon, if you don't mind a rugged, back country experience. You must hike in for three miles and bring in your own water and take out your own trash.

Little shop in Crystal Cove Historic District

In the Crystal Cove Historical District there is a visitor center and also a restaurant called the Beachcomber Restaurant, which has indoor and outdoor seating. Outside you'll also find a snack shack and beach rentals. Up on the highway, the Shake Shack is a fun little beach joint with burgers, etc. and you can sit outside overlooking the bluff and the ocean blue.

A shuttle takes you down to the historic district from the Los Trancos Parking Area across Highway 1. Or, you can walk through a tunnel on a ten minute walk. Parking costs $10, unless you get your ticket validated at the Beachcomber.

Crystal Cove shuttle bus

Crystal Cove Newport Beach is one of the last bits of undeveloped land along the Southern California coast. Enjoy viewing rare plants and wildlife as well as the surf and the sun at the beach.

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