Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to look for resident dolphins, migrating whales, and birds just passing by the coastline. Join a park naturalist for a Whale & Wildlife “Twalk” and learn some fun facts about the coastal creatures as we walk the bluff trail and scan the ocean at each overlook. Bring […]
State Parks, Campgrounds and S’mores are a summertime tradition. Come down to the Berns Amphitheater at Crystal Cove State Park to Chat and Snack with a Ranger and learn about some of the nocturnal animals that live in the park. Bring your S’more fixings and we’ll have the fire pit lit. Meet at the Berns […]
Join a Park Ranger for a fun introduction to the animals and plants of Crystal Cove State Park in our 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 […]
Love birds, nature, and strolls in the park? Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing and hearing our resident avian friends like California Gnatcatchers, Greater Roadrunners, and Osprey. Come join a park naturalist for an easy SUMMER Bird Walk in the backcountry and along the shoreline. […]
Come be part of the Crystal Cove Clean-up Crew. 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 and reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste, but we will have supplies available. Meet at […]
Join us as we take to the tidepools on December 21st from 1:00 – 3:00 PM to participate in an intertidal bioblitz! A bioblitz is an effort to document as many species as possible in a particular place and time. We will be exploring tidepools in Crystal Cove State Park to monitor the intertidal life of […]
If you enjoy hiking, but are still new to the trails, join Crystal Cove State Park volunteer Dana Hunter for Hiking 101 and learn how to best enjoy your hiking experience. As an experienced long-distance hiker, Dana will share tips about preparing for your journey, choosing proper gear and appropriate trails for your fitness level. […]
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 […]
Come celebrate “California State Parks Week” at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Rocky Bight and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations of the tidepool organisms. Meet at Los Trancos parking lot near the trailer. (PCH inland at Los Trancos). $15 day-use fee This […]
