We booked a 4 night stay in a bungalow for a gathering with friends who also stayed at the property. Our bungalow did not have a sea view but we didn’t care. It was lovely and had a balcony which we could enjoy in complete privacy due to the well thought out landscaping. The room had a large bathroom with a shower and a tub, double sinks, a big king bed and beautifully clean. I walked to Crystal Cove State Park, a lovely downhill walk, 1 mile from the main building. Yes the walk back to the property is uphill and a bit challenging but enjoyable. There is a path the entire way and a crosswalk with a light to allow pedestrians across the busy street to the park. The resort provides a shuttle to the old refurbished Crystal Cove beach houses and the famous Beachcomber restaurant. The shuttle is needed because the walk is significantly farther. The beach houses give you an idea of what California looked like in the 30s, 40s and 50s. Wonderful!
We also took an Uber to town, driven by a friendly, proud local who told us which bars and shops to enjoy. (The drive is about 30 minutes and costs about $20 depending on traffic.)
The only reason I did not give the resort 5 stars is due to the fact that we had a bit of difficulty getting shuttles when we needed them. Our bungalow was .3 miles from the main building (yes I clocked it on my Fitbit) and a difficult walk in heels. We had several functions to attend in cocktail attire all over the property. I am a walker so I just bought a pair of comfy shoes in town and carried my heels in my purse or hand. We talked with the front desk and after a couple more mixups we managed to be picked up promptly for our airport transfers. Despite all this, I loved the resort and look forward to visiting again.
