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 […]
Dec 14, 2017
From now until the end of the year, as you step into the Crystal Cove Historic District you will be transported to Christmas paradise. Thousands of vintage lights shimmer on cottage rooftops. Giant candy canes, holiday wreaths, mistletoe, and fanciful snowmen are scattered throughout the Park. As you approach the beach, you see the […]
Nov 15, 2017
At Crystal Cove State Park, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. Ribbon and wreathes line the pathways and light strewn cottages glow into the night. Waves crash behind the candy cane decorated columns of Cottage #46. A lavishly decorated tree stands above the beach, the sun illuminating its branches as […]
Oct 18, 2017
A sold-out crowd of 438 raised $467,497 net as all enjoyed an evening under the stars, complete with breath-taking sunset views and an elegant dinner catered by title sponsor The Resort at Pelican Hill at the 15th Annual Crystal Cove Soiree on Oct. 7, hosted by the Crystal Cove Conservancy. “It was a milestone […]
Aug 16, 2017
Our annual Soiree is an opportunity for those who love Crystal Cove to come together one night of the year to support our mission and unique education programs, which engage students from 5th grade through high school in authentic science within the park. Kick off the evening with a sunset cocktail reception on the […]
Jul 14, 2017
On July 28 – 30, 2017, Crystal Cove Conservancy celebrates the summer with our art show, In Season. An exclusive preview and artist reception will be held on Friday, July 28th from 5:00-7:30pm. Guests will have the chance to meet our talented artists and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and Crystal Cove’s sublime atmosphere. […]
