Cottage #33: Romantic Retreat
Feb 12, 2020
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 […]
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Cottage #27 – The Dive Shack
Jan 15, 2020
In the late 1930s, four young women pooled their money to build a palm-frond-covered beach cottage at Crystal Cove. Perched on an ocean-front bluff above winding brick stairs, the retreat […]
Jeff Stevenson Remembered at Crystal Cove
Jan 15, 2020
Throughout the years here at the Cove, many people have come and gone. One of those special people was Jeff Stevenson, who passed away late last year. Jeff could often […]
Bobcats at Crystal Cove State Park
Jan 15, 2020
If you are out and about hiking in Crystal Cove State Park, you are likely to see lots evidence of the native wildlife, such as tracks, scat, and scratch marks. […]
Crystal Cove Cottage Stays: 21 and Done!
Jan 15, 2020
I first started staying at Crystal Cove approximately 3 years ago during a very difficult time in my life. I found when I rented a cottage for one or two […]
Crystal Cove’s Natural Playground
Dec 12, 2019
‘Tis the season to explore our underwater park. Winter months offer the lowest tides of the year with peaceful, uncrowded beaches making it the perfect time to discover the wonders […]
Cottage #23: “A Resource and Treasure for the People of California”
Dec 12, 2019
“The whole glorious story of … Crystal Cove” is the one Christine Shirley wanted visitors to understand when they visited Cottage #23, “Casita del Mar” on the North Beach. Christine […]
Crystal Cove Student Data Included in First Scientific Journal Article!
Nov 17, 2019
Since 2016, fifth grade students from across Orange County have joined Crystal Cove Conservancy educators, UC Irvine scientists, and State Park land managers, helping us investigate how to best protect […]
Crystal Cove State Park – Accessibility for All
Nov 14, 2019
Crystal Cove State Park – Accessibility for All Access to Crystal Cove State Park’s stunning beaches and blufftops have always provided challenges for visitors of all abilities who want to […]
“One Great House” Community at The Commons: Cottages 42, 43, & 44
Nov 14, 2019
Back in 1982, a Los Angeles Times article on the Crystal Cove Historic District reported “It was almost as if all the houses were just rooms belonging to one great […]