At Crystal Cove, we walk upon one of the rarest environments in North America and indeed the Earth. This is the coastal sage-scrub plant community, a precious, but dwindling environment that supports countless coastal plants, animals, and birds as well as migrating creatures. Come join a park docent and enjoy a one hour nature walk […]
Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park during the weekly Junior Ranger programs. This children’s nature program is a favorite in State Parks and allows kids to earn a badge, stamps, a poster, or a patch. Meet at the Ranger Station (PCH inland at […]
Explore Crystal Cove State Park at your own pace. Head out on the Environmental Study Loop Trail or into Moro Canyon with self-guided activities on this Family Fun Morning. Look for animal evidence, smell local plants, and listen for bird songs while learning about the natural resources in the park. Meet a park naturalist to […]
Enjoy an early morning SUPER low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool and beach wrack walk to Reef Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Wear sturdy walking shoes to scramble over the rocks which may be slippery and sharp. Meet at the […]
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. We hope to see you at the park soon! Come spend a few hours giving back to Mother Nature. Volunteers needed for STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY to clean the park’s coastline and bluff trail and set an AWESOME example of stewardship. If you have them, bring your own supplies including buckets […]
Join Crystal Cove State Park as we celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day! We're in need of volunteers to help clean the 3.5 miles of coastline at this annual citizen science event. To make this event as ZERO WASTE as possible, please bring your own bags and gloves, bucket, garden trowel or even cat litter strainers […]
Come down to the Berns Amphitheater at Crystal Cove State Park for Hot Cocoa in the Park After Dark. Join us for a special night program with the amazing organization Orange County Bird of Prey Center and get up close and personal with some of their live, feathered, friends as they talk and answer questions […]
Join Crystal Cove Conservancy on the Cottage Check-in Deck for a special speaker event featuring Azzedine Downes, CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The evening will begin with a reception where guests can mingle before an intriguing conversation and Q&A about Azzedine's extensive career, as well as his book The Couscous Chronicles: […]
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED DATE & TIME Join Crystal Cove Conservancy as we fall even more in love with the ocean during a special speaker event featuring marine conservation advocate and Founder of Project O, Rich German. Guests will enjoy a special presentation and Q&A conversation with Rich, […]
Join Crystal Cove Conservancy on the Cottage Check-in Deck for a conversation between Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Conservancy President & CEO, Kate Wheeler, as they discuss issues facing California’s vast protected lands and waters. Guests will have the opportunity to engage in a guided discussion and Q&A session with Secretary Crowfoot as he delves into […]
