Apr 1, 2016
In the 1950s, one of the cottages on the North Beach, Cottage #26, was purchased by Carl and Mary Browning. Originally from British Columbia, the Brownings used the cottage as a summer getaway, hosting countless celebrations for family and friends along the way. One of the Brownings’ favorite traditions was an annual costume party and […]
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Apr 1, 2016
If you visit the park this month, keep your eyes on the water. Last month, Crystal Cove was visited by a very unusual guest: a Southern sea otter, dubbed “Ollie the Otter” by keen-eyed CCA staff, who was spotted munching on lobsters and octopuses along the shoreline south of the Historic District. Crystal Cove is […]
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Apr 1, 2016
On Saturday April 16, you and your family are invited to celebrate Earth Day with Crystal Cove State Park. In partnership with the California State Parks Foundations and Edison International, volunteers for CCSP’s Earth Day event will help beautify Crystal Cove’s beloved Historic District. “The Historic District can always use some love,” says CCSP Interpretive […]
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Apr 1, 2016
Thanks to all of the generous donors who supported CCA’s year-end campaign to increase accessibility at Crystal Cove State Park, new specialized beach wheelchairs have been added to our fleet. With your help, we were able to successfully raise funds that will provide elderly and disabled visitors an opportunity to experience Crystal Cove’s beautiful beaches […]
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