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Crystal Pier

San Diego, California

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In the 1930s, Crystal Pier featured a dance hall where visitors could groove to live music right above the ocean waves.

The pier is unique because it offers charming over-the-water cottages, allowing guests to sleep with the sound of the ocean beneath them.

The original plans for Crystal Pier envisioned it stretching 1,000 feet into the ocean, but it was scaled back to its current length of 872 feet.

Crystal Pier has evolved from a simple fishing spot to a bustling tourist attraction with shops, restaurants, and accommodations.

Back in the day, Hollywood stars like Clark Gable and Charlie Chaplin were known to fish off Crystal Pier.

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