From providing recreation to reducing stress hormones, water is a mood booster: research shows that people need just as much blue space as they do green for peak psychological health. Lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans can all offer respite and a place to cut loose for anyone needing a bit of a breather. Whether your pastime is water sports or beach lounging, these are just a few of the perks that make the coastal lifestyle worth pursuing. Relaxation in the City You don’t have to trade the conveniences of metropolitan living for proximity to waterfront. Get away from it all while staying in the thick of things at this 10 Emerald Bay estate in California’s Laguna Beach neighborhood. Built on the second level of a private, crescent-shaped half-mile beach on the California Rivera, this property offers easy access to the restaurants and shops of Orange County while also keeping the rippling blue waters in sight at all times. Sotheby's Realty #Properties 🏡