Thomas the Beach Cat
Apr 9, 2026
Retired coastal legend from Crystal Cove State Park. Now fully committed to indoor life. Thomas the Beach Cat spent years living at Crystal Cove State Park, where he became […]
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Crystal Cove Conservancy to Host California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot for Cove Talk on Climate Resilience and Conservation
Mar 6, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2026 Crystal Cove State Park, CA — Crystal Cove Conservancy will welcome California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for a special Cove Talk focused […]
Sharks, Science, & Cinema: Community Beyond the Cove
Mar 6, 2026
On February 28, Crystal Cove Conservancy welcomed a full house to the Rivian South Coast Theater for Sharks, Science, & Cinema—an evening that brought our community together beyond the boundaries […]
March 2026: A Message from the CEO
Mar 6, 2026
March 6, 2026 Dear Friends of Crystal Cove, I’ve been thinking lately about the boundaries of Crystal Cove State Park. They’re clear on a map. But out in the park, […]
February 2026: A Message from the CEO
Feb 13, 2026
February 13, 2026 None of this was inevitable. Not the way children now arrive here and learn from tidepools and kelp forests and old cottages and working landscapes. Not the […]
Pathways to Possibilities
Feb 11, 2026
February 11, 2026 Jessica Grace Arnaldo This year marks the third year of our Vocational Internships Education Class, “The Coast Keepers,” in partnership with Laguna Beach High School—an initiative that […]
Where the Whales Return
Jan 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 Kate Wheeler We’re going back to Baja. Back down the Pacific coast, following the same ancient migration route Pacific gray whales have traveled for thousands of years […]
Why Trails Close After Rain
Jan 14, 2026
January 9, 2026 Jessica Grace Arnaldo Recent winter storms across Southern California have brought much-needed rainfall, which plays a vital role in sustaining native plants, replenishing soils, and supporting healthy […]
January 2026: A Message from the CEO
Jan 14, 2026
January 14, 2026 Dear friends, In January, the signs that get the most attention at Crystal Cove aren’t interpretive or wayfinding signs. They’re the small ones at the trailheads that […]
Grant from Edison International Foundation Expands STEM Learning at Crystal Cove
Dec 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2025 Grant from Edison International Foundation Expands STEM Learning at Crystal Cove Crystal Cove State Park, CA — Crystal Cove Conservancy has received a $15,000 grant from […]