May 3, 2017
“Learning out of a textbook is one thing, but the opportunity to experience the real-world application of such knowledge is invaluable during high school.” -Delaney, High School student Over the […]
Apr 1, 2017
Crystal Cove Historic District holds a special place in the hearts of its visitors. Whether it be a marriage proposal, a first visit to the beach, a magical sunset, or […]
Mar 1, 2017
Parks present learning opportunities for students and researchers alike. Through citizen science, these two groups can work together to learn more about how Crystal Cove’s environment works and how we […]
Jan 1, 2017
Avid whale watchers in Orange County usually spend December on the lookout for the first gray whales of the season as they start to pass right by our shores on […]
Dec 1, 2016
“Who’s going to see the ocean first?” That was the question Coveites’ Bill and Vivian Taft asked their grandchildren on the drive to Crystal Cove back in the 1960s. The […]
Dec 1, 2016
Tide pool organisms live in two separate worlds, never wholly belonging to either. Between the crashing waves, they have adapted to live both under the tide and exposed on the […]
Nov 1, 2016
Fall has returned, bringing many migratory animals back to Crystal Cove. Recent visitors may have noticed the elegant monarchs and the ever cheerful white crowned sparrows, welcoming guests to the […]
Nov 1, 2016
One of the most iconic and beloved images of Crystal Cove is a color postcard from the 1930s that captures an idealized version of the seaside colony, complete with vintage […]
Nov 1, 2016
“Old places have soul.” – Sarah Anderson At Crystal Cove Alliance, we believe that old places have soul, and that they are worth preserving. Through our subsidiary, Crystal Cove Beach […]
Oct 1, 2016
It may not look like it, but Moro Canyon is a site of constant battle. Throughout much of Southern California, plants like black mustard and Russian thistle have invaded pristine […]
