Memories of the Cove
Nov 18, 2015
MEMORIES OF THE COVE This December, we are celebrating Crystal Cove’s rich history by sharing some of our favorite Cove memories. Share your Cove memories/image below for a chance to be […]
Archive for the ‘Historical’ Category
Cottage #11 – Gabriel Cottage
Nov 1, 2015
Cottage #11 is one of a handful of oceanfront cottages resting along the north side of the Historic District. Commonly known as the Gabriel Cottage, it was constructed in the […]
Special Plein Air Art Exhibition in Cottage #46 to Celebrate the CCA Art Council’s 10 Year Anniversary
Oct 2, 2015
Throughout October, the Crystal Cove Alliance Art Council will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary of promoting plein air art in Crystal Cove State Park with a special gallery exhibition […]
Cottage #34 – The Cultural Center
Sep 1, 2015
During the 1920s and 30s, Japanese sharecroppers farmed the Crystal Cove land that once belonged to the Irvine Ranch. Looking to introduce their children to the same cultural traditions that […]
Cottage #13: The Beaches Cottage
Jul 1, 2015
Nestled on the southern-most point of Crystal Cove’s Historic District, Cottage #13 is perhaps Crystal Cove’s most famous landmark. It is often referred to as the “Beaches” Cottage, for its […]
Cottage #46: The Store
Jun 1, 2015
Cottage #45: The Store Once a soda fountain and store in the 1950s, Cottage #46 now features rotating exhibits showcasing the best of Crystal Cove. With a prime location […]
Community in the Commons
Apr 1, 2015
Dating back to the early days of beach tents and makeshift cottages, the “Commons” in the Crystal Cove Historic District was known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The cluster […]
Surf’s Up!
Mar 1, 2015
SURF’S UP! CATCHING WAVES AT CRYSTAL COVE NEVER GROWS OLD Although much of Crystal Cove’s history can be traced back to the historic cottages, what was true back then remains […]
Cottage #46
Feb 1, 2015
COTTAGE #46 THE CRYSTAL COVE STORE AND SODA FOUNTAIN FROM THE 1950s NOW SERVES AS AN EXHIBITION SPACE THAT ALLOWS VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE PARK. The blue-green structure right on […]
Window to the Past
Nov 1, 2014
WINDOW TO THE PAST MORO CANYON SERVED AS A HOME, MARKET AND HARDWARE STORE FOR ITS EARLIEST RESIDENTS MORE THAN 9,000 YEARS AGO. Though Spanish colonists claimed the land here […]