BENEFITS FOR THE

MIND, BODY AND SOUL

The beach is one of the most relaxing destinations imaginable,

providing an opportunity to unplug from the hustle of our daily lives

and connect with ourselves and nature. From basking in the sun to

relaxing under an umbrella and playing in the sand and ocean,

you’ll feel fully revitalized after a day at the beach. A California

beach vacation rental boasts some serious health benefits and

may be just what the doctor ordered.

The sun is a great source

of Vitamin D and provides

most of our daily intake

from the UVB rays. Vitamin

D is important for bone health and can even

improve mental health.

The key is a healthy level

of exposure. A mere 10-15

minutes of unprotected exposure is all that is

needed before it is time

to slather on the sunblock.

Sunlight has been shown to decrease

depression and make

us happier because it

boosts the brain's

production of

serotonin, making

sunlight a natural

antidepressant.

Serotonin also has a

positive effect on stress, sleep and

appetite.

We all want to look our best

and the ocean has

components to do just that!

Sea water contains anti-

aging minerals that

preserve the elasticity of

skin. A brief swim won’t

make us look 10 years

younger like a cosmetic

procedure might, but it is a

fun, healthy, and

inexpensive way to make

everything a little bit tighter.

As an added bonus, sea water contains high levels

of minerals like magnesium,

potassium and iodine,

which help fight infection,

offers therapeutic effects, and help the body heal

and detoxify.

The greatest thing about a

beach vacation is that it

decreases stress levels by

helping you unplug. Turn off

the smartphones and the

Wi-Fi, and the stress melts

away. Better yet, don’t

even bring the devices with

you. Constant connectivity

is associated with stress, loss

of sleep and depression.

Imagine walking on the

sand with relaxed fingers as

your hands swing freely at

your sides, without gripping your device tightly.

Sand is a natural exfoliant, and walking on wet sand

peels off dead skin cells from

your feet, leaving them much

softer.

Your skin sheds tens of thousands of skin cells every

minute, and sometimes they

stay attached to your body,

which can cause your pores

to clog and lead to blackheads and acne.

Exfoliation keeps the skin

clean, healthy and

rejuvenated.

You also have thousands of nerve endings in each foot

that are triggered when you

walk across those tiny grains.

This acts as a healthy and

stimulating massage.

Exfoliate Your Skin

It doesn’t matter whether you are with

your family, friends, a significant other or colleagues. A vacation is the ideal time

to reconnect and revitalize relationships

that have taken a backseat or been

compromised due to our 24/7 work-

obsessed culture.

It’s no secret that being

active seems like less of a

chore when it’s fun! A

beach vacation is the

perfect time for water sports, boat rides, kayaking,

sailing, boating, jet skiing,

surfing, parasailing, scuba

diving and anything else

you can think of to get moving. Even walking and

running on the sand take

more energy than doing so

on a flat surface, meaning

you burn more calories.

At Sunset Cove, beach front Villas offer one, two, or three-bedroom

accommodations, each professionally decorated and furnished for

the utmost comfort, convenience and pleasure. Outside the Villas,

private access to Sleepy Hollow Beach, landscaped grounds and

breathtaking ocean-view common areas await. Maximize your social

time by utilizing cooking facilities for group entertaining and lounges for soaking up the Laguna Beach sun.

www.sunsetcove.com

1-888-845-5271

Summary

• Disconnecting from a busy schedule to

enjoy life is critical to overall health

and happiness. Of all the destinations

to choose from, a beach vacation

encompasses benefits for the mind,

body and soul. Laguna Beach’s Sunset

Cove Villas will meet your relaxation

needs.