Gorgeous Crystal Cove, roughly halfway between Laguna Beach and Newport, makes a great family day trip: From free guided nature tours, easy animal evidence scavenger hunts, and tours of the historic ...

The park is also home to a 12.3-acre historic district that comprises 46 cottages that were built about 100 years ago. “The cottages themselves were built in the ’20s and ’30s by squatters,” said ...

Staying at one of the coveted Crystal Cove cottages is like taking a travel trip back in time – and it could make for the perfect Christmas gift, if you’re lucky enough to nab a spot. Getting a ...