Waking up on the sand doesn't have to cost a fortune, thanks to the Crystal Cove Alliance, which saved Crystal Cove Beach Cottages from becoming a private resort. There are 40 cottages located either on the beach or the bluff top. Each has a unique theme, and was built between the 1920's and 1930's by individual vacationers. In recent years, the Crystal Cove Alliance has restored about half of them, and is continuously raising funds to restore the rest of them. Reservations need to be made seven months in advance. Due to huge popularity, all cottages are booked out on the day reservations open up. – Hoiyin Ip
