In the News
Apr 1, 2017
The approval by the California Coastal Commission to renovate the 17 remaining cottages on North Beach at Crystal Cove State Park, generated a lot of media. Click the images below for some of our favorite stories.
Archive for the ‘Restoration’ Category
An Historic Day for the Unrestored Cottages on the North Beach!
Apr 1, 2017
March 8th, 2017 was an incredible milestone for everyone that loves Crystal Cove. The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a coastal development permit for the restoration of the 17 remaining unrestored cottages on the North Beach at Crystal Cove State Park. As joint applicants on the project, Crystal Cove Alliance (CCA) and California State Parks […]
CCA and REI, Partnering to Support Crystal Cove State Park
Sep 1, 2016
You may know REI, as we do, as a top retailer of outdoor gear that stands behind everything they sell like very few retailers today do. You may know them from their outdoor school which provides opportunities for people of all abilities and experience to get outside and play. You may also know REI, as […]
Cottage #14 – The South Beach Suite
Jun 1, 2016
“This is truly a magical place.” Cottage #14 SOUTH BEACH SUITE (2012) From its origins as a simple palm-frond hut to its recent restoration as a spacious multi-windowed beach cottage available for overnight lodging, Cottage #14 tells its own story of Crystal Cove. Known now as “South Beach Suite” for its spectacular location and views, […]
Cottage #2 – The Shell Shack
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 golden age of film at Crystal Cove. It changed hands several times over the years, transferring ownership from the Paull and Bailey families to a […]
Come Celebrate Crystal Cove Alliance’s Sweet 16
Oct 2, 2015
Join us this month as we celebrate Crystal Cove Alliance’s 16th birthday! Originally known as the Alliance to Rescue Crystal Cove, CCA was launched in 1999 in an effort to preserve the historic cottages and prevent them from being converted into a luxury resort. Plans for the new resort along the Crystal Cove shoreline served […]
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 they experienced growing up, the families came together to build a schoolhouse for their children to attend on Saturdays. Community parties, kendo demonstrations and Buddhist […]
Paradise on Film
May 1, 2015
Paradise on Film Crystal Cove has served as the perfect backdrop for many of Hollywood’s films since the 1920s, beginning with the now presumed lost film, Treasure Island. From silent black-and-white pictures to the first talkies, there have been many subtle nods to the cove’s beautiful landscape over the years. Desired for its unspoiled […]
The Parks Forward Initiative
Mar 1, 2015
THE PARKS FORWARD INITIATIVE CRYSTAL COVE STANDS READY FOR UPCOMING CHANGES TO CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS Crystal Cove Alliance asks all of our members, stakeholders, and supporters to join us in welcoming an exciting and new transformative action plan for all of California’s State Parks. On February 2015, the final report for the Parks Forward […]
The Wave Enewsletter
Jan 1, 2015
The Wave, CCA’s monthly enewsletter covering restoration, education, conservation and All things Crystal Cove. Click below for a printable 2-page newsletter or on the sidebar to view archives of individual articles. 2017 2016 2015 January 2017 January, 2016 (.pdf) January, 2015 (.pdf) February 2017 February, 2016 (.pdf) February, 2015 (.pdf) March, 2016 (.pdf) March, 2015 (.pdf) April, 2016 (.pdf) April, 2015 (.pdf) […]