Nov 15, 2017
Every year, the historic seaside bungalow now known as The Beachcomber Cafe gathers more than 150,000 people for casual ocean-front dining, following a long tradition of family and friends […]
Nov 15, 2017
It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you’re looking to recover from a day stuffed with turkey and pie. Instead of frantically shopping in stores, skip the stress and head […]
Oct 19, 2017
It might not quite feel like autumn yet, but Crystal Cove Conservancy’s K-12 STEM education programs have already returned to the field at Crystal Cove State Park! Last school […]
Oct 19, 2017
This past summer, Crystal Cove witnessed a boom of dragonflies. Their aerial antics could be seen almost everywhere, from patrolling along the Los Trancos Creek to forming large swarms […]
Oct 18, 2017
Named for its location right on the beach, Cottage #14, “South Beach Suite” was originally built in 1931 by a woman named Edith Henning. The second permanent cottage constructed on […]
Sep 15, 2017
A partnership is at the heart of the founding story of Cottage #27, now called The Dive Shack. Four women — Elsie Bantley, Margaret Orndorf, Ruth Hepner and Dorothy Sproul, […]
Sep 15, 2017
The trip back in time begins at noon, but when it concludes two hours later, guests have learned about more than Crystal Cove’s past in the monthly Founder’s Historic District […]
Sep 12, 2017
Millions of visitors each year explore Crystal Cove State Park’s tidepools, beaches, and backcountry, but only a fraction of them discover the hidden world swaying beneath the waves. Crystal Cove […]
Sep 12, 2017
Maintaining a healthy and natural ecosystem is a continuous process, requiring both monitoring and experimentation. Monitoring informs land managers about how the park’s vegetation and wildlife are changing over time, […]
Aug 16, 2017
The story of Cottage #13 has unfolded like a classic old-fashioned movie, where a character rises from humble beginnings to become a star. Now one of the most photographed […]
