South Swell Update: Crystal Cove State Park
Jun 15, 2026
June 15, 2026 Dear Friends of Crystal Cove, A quick note because so many of you have checked in over the past few days: we’re okay, and we’re grateful you […]
Author Archive
A New Perspective on Crystal Cove: Looking South by Quin Cooney
Jun 4, 2026
Few places inspire artists quite like Crystal Cove. For California artist Quin Cooney, the coastline’s shifting light, expansive views, and timeless beauty provide endless opportunities for exploration and reflection. His […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy Announces Summer 2026 Programs Featuring Free Family Activities, Movies on the Beach, Art Classes, and Guided Nature Hikes
Jun 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2026 Crystal Cove State Park, CA — This summer, Crystal Cove Conservancy invites families, artists, nature lovers, and lifelong learners to experience a season of creativity, […]
Experience Cottage #14 Through Conservancy Membership
May 26, 2026
Crystal Cove Conservancy members enjoy expanded opportunities throughout the year to experience Cottage #14, the restored South Beach Suite in the Crystal Cove Historic District. This charming oceanfront cottage features […]
May 2026: A Message from the CEO
May 7, 2026
Dear Friends of Crystal Cove, There’s a house finch who has been tap tap tapping at my office window. Each keystroke I make is punctuated – tap tap tap. He’s […]
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 […]
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 […]