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the 1940s. Alternatively just go tide pooling, fishing, kayaking and surfing along the unde-
veloped shoreline.
Sleeping & Eating
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
CABIN
Cove, Newport Beach; r with shared bath $42-127, cottages $162-249; check-in 4-9pm)
Snag these historic oceanfront cottages in the park's historic district. Book on the first day
of the month six months before your intended stay - or pray for last-minute cancellations.
Ruby's Crystal Cove Shake Shack
DINER
(
www.rubys.com
; 7703 E Coast Hwy; shakes $5; 6:30am-9pm, to 10pm Fri & Sat)
A SoCal institution, this been-here-forever wooden shake stand is now part of a chain, but
the ocean views are as good as ever. Try the date shake.
Beachcomber Café
AMERICAN
( 949-376-6900;
www.thebeachcombercafe.com
;
15 Crystal Cove; mains breakfast $9-18, lunch
$13-21, dinner $23-36; 7am-9:30pm; )
This atmospheric cafe lets you soak up the vintage 1950s beach vibe as you tuck into
macadamia-nut pancakes, roasted turkey club sandwiches or more serious surf-and-turf.
Sunset is the magic hour for Polynesian tiki drinks. Validated parking with purchase over
$15.
