From Jazz Era to Artists’s Retreat: Cottage #32
Oct 16, 2019
In 1968, artist Alice Powell and her husband Tom acquired Cottage #32, also known by the whimsical “Hi-de-Ho” sign displayed on its exterior. Alice was a ceramicist who kept […]
Archive for the ‘Conservation’ Category
North Beach Construction Update 10-16-19
Oct 16, 2019
So far, 29 of the 46 cottages in Crystal Cove’s Historic District have been restored and turned into low-cost coastal accommodations, providing public access to the beach and allowing individuals […]
Forests of the Sea
Sep 12, 2019
Each year, close to 2 million visitors get to engage and explore the many worlds of Crystal Cove State Park. Hiking in the backcountry, exploring the tidepools, or enjoying […]
Whale watching boat spots Blue Whale!
Aug 14, 2019
On a warm summer day, The Newport Legacy, a whale watching boat from Newport Beach, sat idle about four miles from Crystal Cove State Park as they waited for a […]
The Cottage in Crystal Cove Hollow: Cottage 00 — “The Office”
Aug 14, 2019
Crystal Cove was a natural paradise discovered by artists, tent campers, and the silent film industry more than a century ago. From as early as 1917, movie studios planted palm […]
Governor Gavin Newsom approves $2.9M in funding towards Crystal Cove’s Final Restoration Project
Jul 17, 2019
As the summer heats up at Crystal Cove and the clouds finally begin to part, we have some great news to share with you about our efforts to restore the […]
Tiny Habitat, Huge Impact!
Jul 17, 2019
As you stroll along Crystal Cove this summer, take a moment to admire all the beauty that can be seen. Rustic historic cottages, gentle waves breaking on the sandy beaches, […]
Project Crystal
May 15, 2019
This year, fifth grade students from across Orange County are joining Crystal Cove Conservancy educators, UC Irvine scientists, and State Park land managers to investigate how to best protect and […]
Earth Day 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Do you love Crystal Cove State Park as much as we do? If so, we invite you to come down to the Cove this Saturday on April 20th for our […]
A monumental migration
Jan 17, 2019
Here in Crystal Cove State Park, we are lucky enough to have front row seats to the longest mammal migration on the planet. Gray whales travel up to 12,000 miles […]