May 1, 2013
CREATIVE CUISINE AT THE COVE The new Beachcomber Cafe chef adds dynamic dishes to the familiar menu. Behind the scenes at The Beachcomber Cafe, the restaurant’s new executive chef, Carlos Olivera, is whipping up dish after dish of healthy and delicious menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paying homage to Crystal Cove’s location along […]
May 1, 2013
STUDENTS TAKE TO THE SEA An all-new hands-on learning experience in Crystal Cove’s Underwater Park gives middle and high school students the exciting opportunity to contribute to important scientific research. To inspire the next generation of scientists and environmental stewards, the education team at Crystal Cove Alliance puts the future of our oceans directly in […]
May 1, 2013
COTTAGE 45: The Soda Shack “Number 45 Crystal Cove cottage was built in the … early 1930s and was the original store located on the beach where the studio is now.”—Nancy and John Killen COTTAGE 45: Soda Shack With origins dating back to 1935, Cottage 45—also known as the Soda Shack—once served up snacks and sips to […]
May 1, 2013
SIGNED AND SEALED Six local conservancy groups sign cooperative management agreements to improve long-term protection of our coastal and inland reserves. In late April 2013, Crystal Cove hosted a milestone moment for the Backcountry Council, a work group assembled by CCA in 2011 to develop cooperative management plans for 37,000-plus acres {more than 57 square miles) of […]
