As a child, I would often visit my grandmother for the summers in San Diego...and I still love the beach! McBee Cottages is like a quiet, clean cozy pocket of yesteryear~ the units are conveniently located near town & only a couple blocks walk from the Pacific Ocean. Although the weather inland is scorching, we are cooled by a soft marine layer overhead..conducive to enjoying the gas fireplace in our cottage, the fire ring surrounded by adirondack chairs or BBQ & picnic tables in the adjacent center garden. The kitchenette met our needs perfectly! We even baked cookies from the local cooking school (EVOO), roasted vegetables, wild mushrooms & meat in the oven for our last evening meal. There are DVDs, sand chairs & beach towels available for guests. I brought CDs & played them in the DVD player. We brought & read some good books, when not walking along the beach, shopping, napping or exploring the many sights to see along the northern coast. Now departing, we will savor the scenic route home, driving south on Highway 101~celebrating my new retirement with relaxed & happy hearts. Thanks for everything! Everyone was so hospitable, from the desk staff when checking in, to the grounds/housekeeping staff- it was like going to grandma's for a cozy visit~