Oct 18, 2018
A sold-out crowd of 450 supporters raised a goal-breaking $453,000 net as all enjoyed an evening under the stars, complete with breathtaking sunset views and an elegant dinner catered by title sponsor The Resort at Pelican Hill at the 16th Annual Crystal Cove Soiree on Oct. 6, hosted by the Crystal Cove Conservancy. “It was […]
Sep 14, 2018
“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Laura Davick said when announcing Crystal Cove’s first fundraising Gala in 2003. “A lot of fun” on one evening of the year can do a lot of good at the Cove all year long, and the 16th Annual Soiree on October 6 promises both. This year’s theme […]
Sep 14, 2018
Exquisite Dining, Dancing and Fundraising on the Bluff-Top Crystal Cove Conservancy is thrilled to be celebrating our 16th Annual Crystal Cove Conservancy Soirée on Saturday, October 6th. It will be an evening under the stars, complete with breathtaking sunset views and an elegant dinner catered by our title sponsor, The Resort at Pelican Hill. […]
Aug 10, 2018
It’s been a great summer at Crystal Cove! There has been no shortage of fun activities for artistic exploration and scientific enrichment. Here is a roundup of the activities we have going through the end of August: Our free Wednesday Community Days from 10:00am to 4:00pm are full of creative opportunities for kids to learn […]
May 10, 2018
Every summer, Crystal Cove hosts Plein-Air painting classes at Cottage #13 with an instructor, giving beginning painters the opportunity to participate in a nearly 100-year-old tradition at Crystal Cove. Debbie Morines was one such participant in our classes, and eventually went on to be featured in one of our Art Shows! Here is her experience: […]
Apr 13, 2018
The walk from the Los Trancos parking lot towards the Crystal Cove Historic District is always a pleasant one, passing under the shade of trees along the frog-filled creek. But a particularly interesting part of this path is the Los Trancos tunnel and its many murals that decorate all 300 feet. The majority of these […]
Mar 14, 2018
March has brought some much-needed rain to Crystal Cove Sate Park. While rainy weather may put a damper on your beach day plans, the days immediately following a storm are some of the best times to visit the beach for those looking for sea glass! When storms hit our coastline, the larger waves carry sand […]
Mar 14, 2018
Crystal Cove Conservancy is hosting our fourth annual members’ whale watching cruise on Saturday, April 21. This yearly event is one of the many ways we say thank you to our generous supporters. All members at the Cove Keeper membership level ($100) and above will receive an email invitation with RSVP required. Our flagship education […]
Mar 14, 2018
Art is part of the fabric of Crystal Cove. Whether a painting, a photograph, a poem, or something else; each piece is part of an ever large and diverse tapestry of creations. On March 31st, join us as we take a day to celebrate this idyllic setting and the works it inspires. At the Art […]
Dec 14, 2017
‘Tis the season to explore our underwater park. Winter months offer the lowest tides of the year with peaceful, uncrowded beaches making it the perfect time to discover the wonders of Crystal Cove’s tide pools. You could say tidepool organisms are the survivors of the ocean, living in two separate worlds where the ocean […]
