Nov 14, 2018
The Conservancy and our cooperating partner California State Parks have been providing fantastic high-quality educational programs to local schools, utilizing Crystal Cove State Park’s precious natural and cultural resources to […]
Apr 13, 2018
From the field this month we are highlighting an excellent excerpt from the Crystal Cōver, a newsletter written each month by California State Parks interpretive naturalist Winter Bonnin. I was […]
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 […]
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
When wandering in the wild, one is naturally drawn to grand spectacles: the largest mammals, the most songful birds, the brightest flowers, and the most prominent vistas. While these […]
Jul 14, 2017
For a marine mollusk, abalone are exceptionally well traveled. Often found far from the ocean, their shells garnish the homes of many who find their radiance a beautiful reminder of […]
May 3, 2017
Spring is breeding season for much of Crystal Cove’s wildlife, and every inch of the park is bursting with new life. If you come to the park you can spot […]
