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These sweet downtown cottages from the 1950s sleep from two to nine guests, overlook a grove of evergreens, and lead out to a private ¼-mile path that leads to the beach. All are outfitted with fully stocked kitchens, fireplaces (in most cases), and flat-screen TVs. A play area make this a great place to bring kids. Two pets per cottage are welcome, too.
Set along Long Beach's colorful main drag, this collection of comfortable and attractively furnished cottages includes a range of accommodation options, from cozy studios to two-bedroom units with kitchens that are perfect for families. All units have private decks, refrigerators, electric kettles, and French press coffee makers, and local pastries are delivered to each cottage in the morning, a hospitable touch though not a full breakfast. Beyond a cute barrel sauna, common spaces are limited, but guests are welcome to use the pool, spa, beach bikes, and other amenities at the sister property, the Adrift Hotel, which is just a few minutes away on foot—as is the beach.
A few miles north of downtown Long Beach, this sprawling, well-maintained compound set among the dunes includes modern suites, older cottages, and economical motel rooms; many units have ocean views, and cottages have shared decks. The variety of options makes this a great choice for everyone from backpackers on a budget to big families. There's a wealth of recreational facilities on the property.
