Choose a base by your daily rhythm
Stay in Crikvenica if you want the harbour, town services and a choice of dining addresses within your everyday orbit. Selce suits visitors drawn to a compact harbour and an older fishing-village atmosphere. Dramalj opens the quieter northern coastline towards Kačjak; Jadranovo invites a slower stay around smaller bays and its waterfront.
Do not choose accommodation solely by the aerial view. A property above the coastal road can mean slopes and a longer return from the beach. Check the exact route on foot, parking arrangements and how you will reach the sea with children or limited mobility.
A coast best discovered in small chapters
A promenade walk is different from an inland hiking route. Use coastal walks for unhurried movement between beach and café; choose the Love Path or the hills for terrain, vegetation and viewpoints. In summer, start earlier, carry water and leave the hottest part of the day to the sea.
You do not need to visit all four places in one day. Give one town a morning and another an evening, then let your next day depend on the weather and your energy.
Sources & useful links
Facilities, prices, opening hours and transport schedules can change. Check the linked official source before you travel.