Jun 7, 2017
Image credit: J. Christopher Launi Summer is Coming… As you begin planning your summer, make sure to leave plenty of time to come visit the Cove. Save the date for these can’t-miss events that Crystal Cove Conservancy has planned throughout the summer. Great Plein Air Art Experience Break out the brushes for the Great […]
May 3, 2017
April 22nd was Earth Day and along with 40 other state parks across California we received a grant from the California State Parks Foundation to complete overdue environmental improvement projects and facility maintenance. This year we were awarded $4,000 which was spent (practically to the penny) on plants, both native and ornamental for the 12-acre […]
Mar 1, 2017
Crystal Cove Alliance and Crystal Cove State Park are joining forces for our 1st annual Art in the Park celebration, featuring our spring art show, Eye of the Cove! Starting on the evening of March 31st guests can experience a special sneak peek of the art show during our artist reception. Get to know our […]
Jan 1, 2017
“…It was almost as if all the houses were just rooms belonging to one great house.” This description of the historic cottages from a 1982 article in the LA Times captures the community and sense of place that emerged at Crystal Cove over the decades. The original character of each individual cottage has been preserved, […]
Jan 1, 2017
If you happen to visit Crystal Cove Historic District on a Wednesday you will see, seated at a small table across from the Beachcomber Café, the jolliest man in Crystal Cove surrounded by smiling children and laughing adults. His name is Rick Boufford, but most people call him Sea Glass Rick, Chef Rick, or Raven Rick […]
Jan 1, 2017
Crystal Cove’s stunning views, historic cottages and abundant wildlife have been attracting artists for many generations. They arrive here with blank canvases and leave with art pieces that uniquely capture this one unchanged place in the sun. Crystal Cove Alliance, through its partnership with Crystal Cove State Park at the Park Interpretive Store and Gallery are […]
Nov 1, 2016
Imagine walking into the Historic District, vintage lights shimmering on the roofs of cottages. Candy canes, wreaths, reindeer, and snowmen scattered throughout the pathway. All that’s missing is the snow. As you walk a bit further, you look up and see the most beautiful tree, anchored in the sand with the sun sinking into the […]
Sep 1, 2016
CCA is excited to welcome Alix Hobbs as President & CEO! Alix joined the CCA team on August 15th, bringing with her more than 20 years of environmental nonprofit experience spanning fundraising, advocacy, education and community relations. Alix most recently served as President & CEO of the acclaimed Heal the Bay, an environmental organization in […]
Sep 1, 2016
“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Laura Davick said when she announced Crystal Cove Alliance’s first fundraising gala more than a decade ago. “A lot of fun” on one evening can do a lot of good all year long, and the 14th annual Soirée on October 1 promises both. CCA’s very first gala […]
Jul 1, 2016
With summer underway, Crystal Cove Alliance is extremely excited to celebrate Crystal Cove’s unique cinematic history by bringing the community together after dark to enjoy classic movies on the beach! For three special evenings, you and your family, friends, and neighbors are invited to sit back, relax, and experience a blast from the past with […]
