Come Where the Whales Return
Jan 16, 2026
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 — from the Arctic, past […]
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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
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 say Closed. Every […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy Awarded $320,600 Habitat Conservation Fund Grant to Advance Cactus Wren Connectivity Project
Dec 8, 2025
Newport Coast, Calif. — December 9, 2025 — Crystal Cove Conservancy is proud to announce that in partnership with Crystal Cove State Park, the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) has approved $320,600 in […]
Celebrate the Holidays at Crystal Cove Conservancy: A Season of Art, Light, and Community by the Sea
Nov 17, 2025
Crystal Cove State Park (Monday, November 17, 2025) — The holidays are shining bright at Crystal Cove State Park. This December, Crystal Cove Conservancy invites the public to experience a […]
Applications Open for Annual Fire Ecology Internship: Training the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders
Aug 22, 2025
(Photo Credit: Crystal Cove Conservancy) CRYSTAL COVE, CALIFORNIA — August 22, 2025 As wildfire frequency and intensity continue to rise across Southern California, Crystal Cove Conservancy is helping the next […]
Annual Fire Ecology Internship Studies Fire to Protect the Future
Aug 15, 2025
CRYSTAL COVE, CALIFORNIA — AUGUST 15, 2025 As wildfire frequency and intensity continue to rise across Southern California, Crystal Cove Conservancy is helping the next generation meet the challenge head-on. […]
Loving Crystal Cove and Caring for It
Aug 15, 2025
CRYSTAL COVE, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 15, 2025 Lately, Crystal Cove has been making waves in the news — from being named “Best California State Beach” to a feature on […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy featured in National Geographic
Aug 14, 2025
National Geographic: Travel August 13, 2025 Read the Article Here: 8 of the best things to do in Newport Beach
Crystal Cove Conservancy featured in the San Clemente Journal
Aug 14, 2025
San Clemente Journal, Thirtieth Anniversary Edition Read the Article Here: Crystal Cove Conservancy – An Amazing Coastal Treasure