Posted by Kelly Tomas, August 13, 2009 in Travel
Whew! We're hard at work on the October 2009 issue, but I wanted to say a quick word about a new Web exclusive: 4 Budget Beach Escapes.
You might have read the title of this post and said to yourself, "Yeah right." But this isn't just hype. I've got the pictures and credit card receipt to prove it.
I rented one of the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages several summers ago to find out if this place was as cool as people said. Honestly, I could have stayed for weeks and weeks. So, accommodations are a little sparse. Big deal. Notice how close you can get to the water? It's incredible.
Back then, the idea of stylish state park rooms was just catching on. Now, they're a hot commodity. So maybe you like luxury accommodations, but just try staying at one of these state parks once. I have a hunch you'll be pleasantly surprised.
You might have read the title of this post and said to yourself, "Yeah right." But this isn't just hype. I've got the pictures and credit card receipt to prove it.
I rented one of the Crystal Cove Beach Cottages several summers ago to find out if this place was as cool as people said. Honestly, I could have stayed for weeks and weeks. So, accommodations are a little sparse. Big deal. Notice how close you can get to the water? It's incredible.
Back then, the idea of stylish state park rooms was just catching on. Now, they're a hot commodity. So maybe you like luxury accommodations, but just try staying at one of these state parks once. I have a hunch you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Interior view of the dorm-style room I stayed in
This is from the scouting trip we took for our March 2007 cover image, a.k.a. what you didn't see.
How cute are those pink painted floors?!
A pulled back shot of the Crystal Cove Beach Cottage we used for our March 2007 cover
If I remember correctly, this is the Painter's Cottage #32
A view of Crystal Cove from down the beach
View from one of the cabin porches. Does it get any better than this?
