Why: Crystal Cove State Park's much-coveted cottages stand as a beloved throwback, reminding many visitors of carefree beach days in decades past in Laguna Beach. In fact, local leaders and the state park system have been working for years to achieve basically that effect. Arriving these days, you park up the hill and take a shuttle down from the state park's parking lot. Where: 8471 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Info: Crystal Cove State Park

Source: Los Angeles Times March 26, 2017 12:56 UTC