Planning for the North Beach set of cottages spans a decade, with an extensive back-and-forth in the California Coastal Commission permitting phase that ended with the granting of approvals in 2017.

The North Beach cottages are expected to be just as hard to reserve for people wanting a unique overnight stay right on the sand. Here’s what to know if you want to give it a shot: A month of ...

Cottages are being built at Crystal Cove in Laguna Beach, CA, on Monday, October 16, 2023. The boardwalk built on stilts in front of each cottage is open to the public.

The North Beach cottages are expected to be just as hard to reserve for people wanting a unique overnight stay right on the sand. Here’s what to know if you want to give it a shot: ...