Why the Honda CR-V Is Perfect for a Day at the Beach

If there’s one thing that people from Long Beach, Cerritos, and Los Angeles have in common it’s a love for the beach. Sandy shores for tanning, wild waves for surfing, and more line the California coast, ready for people young and old to take in some sun. And while technically any set of wheels can get you to the shore (skateboards included), there’s one vehicle in particular that seems almost specially made for a beach vacation: the Honda CR-V.

This powerful SUV is perfect for a day spent seaside, and your friends at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore in Cerritos are here to tell you why.

Beach-Friendly Accessories of the Honda CR-V

There are a lot of activities that people love doing on the beach. Two of the most popular are surfing and bike riding. But how does somebody transport their bikes or surfboards to the shore? If you live close enough, you could ride your bike to the shore, but that can be exhausting. You’ll probably have less success, however, trying cruise down the Long Beach Freeway on your surfboard. So an adequate vehicle is needed.

To help you transport your larger beach equipment, the Honda CR-V features available roof rails that can be fitted with any number of accessories. These versatile vehicle appendages can allow you to securely mount your bicycles, surfboards, or even a kayak.

More Cargo Space for Your Beach Gear

There’s nothing wrong with a well-made sedan. Even a sporty coupe has its benefits. But if you’re looking for maximum cargo room, there’s nothing like opening up the hatch of a sizeable SUV. The Honda CR-V features an impressive 70.9 cubic feet of total cargo room, with 37.2 cubic feet of space behind the second row seats. To compare, the Honda Accord sedan features a 15.8-cubic-foot trunk.

Imagine how much gear you could bring to the beach with 37.2 cubic feet of space. How about two coolers instead of just one? Or beach chairs and umbrellas for you and your four passengers? With this massive cargo space, you’ll be able to pack everything you need for an exquisite day on the sand and in the water. For more information on the Honda CR-V’s cargo space, read our 2016 Honda CR-V Vehicle Review!

All-Wheel Drive = Awesome Drive

Residents of Southern California might be strangers to the drive-on beach, but central and northern regions certainly aren’t. If you’re adventuring at one of these exclusive locations, you might be able to drive right onto the beach—imagine not having to carry all your gear down to the water!

However, if you want to avoid getting stuck in the sand, you’ll want a vehicle that’s equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), like the Honda CR-V.

The available Real Time AWD™ with the Honda CR-V can sense when the vehicle has lost traction. It then automatically sends power to the rear wheels to give you the additional grip you need to stay on course. This helpful performance feature is also great for driving on icy or snow-covered roads, but we’ll save that for another post.

Want to know more about the Honda CR-V? Download the free Guide to the 2016 Honda CR-V eBook. This educational guide has everything you need to know about what this SUV has to offer.

To schedule a test drive, Long Beach and Los Angeles area residents should contact our team at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore in Cerritos.