"Water" is the word for recreation in Newport beach, CA. To help you enjoy all of the water activities the area offers, beach-house rentals are plentiful, either on the ocean or on the bay side. You’ll be close to the boardwalk, the pier and many top restaurants that offer a wide variety of menus to please everyone.
Types
No matter what type of beach-house experience you dream of, you’ll be able to find it in Newport Beach. You can vacation in a luxury retreat just steps from the beach, a modern luxury loft, or a retro beach cottage. Choose from single-family homes, condos, duplexes or townhomes, in just about any price range. And of course, most offer ocean views across sandy beaches.
Time Frame
Unlike many beach locations, Newport Beach is a great place to visit any time of the year. Surprisingly, it seems to be less crowded in the summertime. However, for some properties, you will need to make your reservations at least 6 months in advance.
Features
Almost all beach houses available in Newport Beach offer full amenities, meaning your personal items are the only things you need to pack. Most rental houses include a television and DVD player, plus the convenience of a washer and dryer. And as you might expect, decks and patios are a main feature of most homes, so you can truly enjoy the beach and ocean views. Several rentals are pet-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your animal friends at home.
Benefits
Expert Insight
You might want to explore the possibilities of a little jewel in the sand located between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. It’s called Crystal Cove Beach Cottages, and offers a mere 13 cottages for rent. These rentals--part of the Crystal Cove Historic District inside the Crystal Cove State Park--are restored 1920s and 1930s rustic coastal cottages.
Crystal Cove Beach offers beautiful wedding sites on the beach and on the bluffs above. It’s the perfect place for a wedding and honeymoon.
Be sure to plan your visit well ahead of your preferred date, since the cottages go quickly. They can be rented at 8 a.m. on the first day of each month, 7 months in advance.
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
Crystal Cove State Park
By: Marilyn Crain
Marilyn Crain has been writing for 10 years and became a full-time freelance writer after retirement. Her interest in travel writing was sparked when she moved to the Southwest. She has had travel articles published on the Internet at About.com, BellaOnline and The Coconino Chronicles blog.
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