• Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators and former cottage residents, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. When: 2:00-3:00 PM Where to Meet: Visitor's Center in the Historic District What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and closed toed shoes Parking: Please […]

  • Conservation Through Art: Resilience in the Face of Habitat Loss

    Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA

      Discover how art and science come together to illuminate one of our most pressing environmental challenges: Habitat Loss. This dynamic event, presented in partnership by the Crystal Cove Conservancy and Laguna Art Museum, explores the impact of habitat loss on ecological resilience and how we can all play a role in protecting our environment.  […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • Parks Week Grunion Run Event

    Crystal Cove State Park

    Celebrate Parks Week at Crystal Cove State Park!   California State Parks Week (June 11-15, 2025) is an exciting new annual event that celebrates the amazing diversity of California’s State Park System and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places.  As part of Parks Week’s Explore New Experiences theme, the Conservancy’s Grunion Run event […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • Thursdays in the Commons

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Every Thursday; June 26 - August 28 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Registration is not required This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment […]