Feb 14, 2018
When you think about Crystal Cove, the word love will always come up. Love for the cottages, love for the quiet mornings, love for the incredible sunsets, love for the peace and tranquility, and most importantly, love for the one you get to share it with. It’s no secret that Crystal Cove is the place […]
Feb 14, 2018
Here in Crystal Cove State Park, we are lucky enough to have front row seats to the longest mammal migration on the planet. Gray whales travel up to 12,000 miles round trip every year between the Bering and Chukchi Seas in Alaska down to lagoons on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. They stick close to shore for […]
Feb 14, 2018
Nature and music. What could be better together? No one connects our majestic outdoor spaces with brilliant musical composition better than Dr. Pamela Madsen, who will bring her students from Cal State Fullerton to perform at Crystal Cove’s second annual Art in the Park Celebration on Saturday, March 31st. As well as her work as […]
Nov 15, 2017
At any given location, the sea level rises and falls twice each day as the moon orbits the earth, pulling the world’s oceans along with it. But not all tides are created equally. When the sun, moon, and earth align with the shortest distance between them, the increased gravitational pull on the ocean causes […]
Jul 14, 2017
To most visitors of Crystal Cove, it is the cottages that leave the first and most lasting impression, usually inspiring the question, “How do I rent one of these?” A stay in one of these cottages is an experience unlike any other, as guests walk back in time and immerse themselves into the rich history […]
Jun 7, 2017
It matters to the thousands of visitors that come every year to enjoy the beaches and form new experiences with their family and friends. It matters to all guests that get to walk back in time while they are cozying up in mid-century cottages built generations before. It matters that their children, their grandchildren, […]
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.
Feb 1, 2017
Jim and Mayu McKenzie fell in love with Crystal Cove years ago, and spent many nights in the historic beach cottages with their children. When Jim passed away unexpectedly last year, his family asked that donations be sent to Crystal Cove Alliance in lieu of flowers. Every time a donation came it, our team would […]
Feb 1, 2017
Crystal Cove has been a destination for love for decades. From first dates to proposals to weddings and getaways, the Cove brings out the magic in every relationship and every family. Some come from far away while others are within a stone’s throw, but they all come here for the same reason, to experience with […]
Oct 1, 2016
It’s that time of year again! With local schools now in full swing, Crystal Cove Alliance’s K-12 educational programs will become a common sight in the Park again this month, immersing students in the practice of conservation and inspiring them to become the environmental stewards of tomorrow. CCA’s school programs are expected to continue their […]
