Feb 1, 2017
The blue cottage on the cliff has been nestled over the ocean for nearly eighty years, its lightly weathered wood siding blending with sea, land, and sky. Once called “Provence Cottage,” charming Cottage #33 has been restored and renamed as “Romantic Retreat,” and is now part of the year-round overnight lodging at Crystal Cove. From […]
Feb 1, 2017
While many are celebrating Valentine’s day this month, birds are looking for mates for the upcoming breeding season. In Southern California, the breeding season lasts from the end of February to the middle of July, and Crystal Cove is a place where these avian couples find sanctuary. Perhaps the most important of Crystal Cove’s breeders […]
Feb 1, 2017
Jim and Mayu McKenzie fell in love with Crystal Cove years ago, and spent many nights in the historic beach cottages with their children. When Jim passed away unexpectedly last year, his family asked that donations be sent to Crystal Cove Alliance in lieu of flowers. Every time a donation came it, our team would […]
Feb 1, 2017
Crystal Cove has been a destination for love for decades. From first dates to proposals to weddings and getaways, the Cove brings out the magic in every relationship and every family. Some come from far away while others are within a stone’s throw, but they all come here for the same reason, to experience with […]
