Cottage #2 – The Shell Shack
May 1, 2016
Built in 1926 by Huntington Beach-based brothers-in-law Russell Paull and Lowell Bailey, Cottage #2, now affectionately known as “The Shell Shack”, was first created as a movie set during the […]
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California Gnatcatcher: A Crystal Cove Success Story
May 1, 2016
As spring begins drawing in visitors from near and far, Park visitors may catch a glimpse of another Cove dweller that was once a rare sight: the California Gnatcatcher, whose […]
CCA’s New Coastal Field Science Program Launches at the Berns Environmental Study Loop!
May 1, 2016
What does it take to conserve a place like Crystal Cove State Park? This spring, over 500 local students will find out as they take part in Crystal Cove Alliance’s […]
Cottage #26
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 […]
“Ollie the Otter” Visits Crystal Cove!
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 […]
Help Crystal Cove Alliance Study El Moro Canyon
Mar 1, 2016
“Research needs in the park are constantly changing,” says Crystal Cove Alliance Education Coordinator Kaitlin Magliano, “At Field Science Saturday we try to collect data on what resource managers will […]
Crystal Cove State Park has a New PORTS Interpreter
Mar 1, 2016
Crystal Cove State Park proudly welcomes Francesca Henderson as the new PORTS (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students) Interpreter. Francesca joins a small but extraordinary interpretive team following the […]
Cottage #18 – The Sunset Bungalow
Mar 1, 2016
Tucked atop the northern bluffs and surrounded by panoramic ocean views rests one of the oldest cottages in Crystal Cove. Built in 1926, Cottage #18—the Sunset Bungalow began as project […]
Cottage #23 – La Casita del Mar
Feb 1, 2016
Perched amongst seaside cliffs along the north beach is Cottage #23, often referred to as La Casita del Mar. Christine Shirley, who purchased the cottage back in 1967, was the […]
So You Want to be a Birder?
Feb 1, 2016
This month, Crystal Cove Alliance kicks off its first gallery exhibit of 2016 with the Birds of Crystal Cove, which invites visitors to grab a field guide and a pair […]