Jul 1, 2016
“Bonfires and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other” was how John Adams said the Declaration of Independence of the 13 original colonies should be celebrated, and […]
Jun 1, 2016
“Happiness to All Who Visit This Cottage” Quotations from a Decade of Cottage Guest Journals on the Ten-Year Anniversary of Crystal Cove Beach Cottages “We feel like California time travelers …. […]
May 1, 2016
Built in 1926 by Huntington Beach-based brothers-in-law Russell Paull and Lowell Bailey, Cottage #2, now affectionately known as “The Shell Shack”, was first created as a movie set during the […]
Apr 1, 2016
In the 1950s, one of the cottages on the North Beach, Cottage #26, was purchased by Carl and Mary Browning. Originally from British Columbia, the Brownings used the cottage as […]
Mar 1, 2016
Tucked atop the northern bluffs and surrounded by panoramic ocean views rests one of the oldest cottages in Crystal Cove. Built in 1926, Cottage #18—the Sunset Bungalow began as project […]
Feb 1, 2016
Perched amongst seaside cliffs along the north beach is Cottage #23, often referred to as La Casita del Mar. Christine Shirley, who purchased the cottage back in 1967, was the […]
Jan 1, 2016
In June of 2006, Crystal Cove Beach Cottages (CCBC) opened its doors for the first time. This year, CCBC will celebrate its tenth anniversary, offering visitors the opportunity to stay […]
Jan 1, 2016
In late 2015, Crystal Cove State Park welcomed Jim Newland as the new Acting Central Sector Manager of Crystal Cove State Park. Jim is no stranger to the Cove. His […]
Jan 1, 2016
Crystal Cove State Park wouldn’t be the special place that it is without the contribution of our volunteers. Many of Park’s docents and volunteers come from different walks of life, […]
Dec 1, 2015
Learning never stops in Crystal Cove, even for a couple of pelicans! Doug and Vivian Falzetti, long-time residents of the “Whistle Stop” in Cottage #15, established Crystal Cove’s Pelican Flight […]
