• Grunion Run

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

    This one night only event will open your eyes to the world of the grunion.  Join Conservancy and Park educators to learn about the grunion run phenomenon and the importance of coastal and ocean conservation, followed by a guided observation of the silvery fish as they emerge from the water to spawn. When: 10:30PM - […]

  • Earth Day Grunion Run Event

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Celebrate Earth Day at Crystal Cove State Park!   Celebrate Earth Day with a one-of-a-kind nighttime adventure at Crystal Cove State Park, spotlighting one of the coast’s most elusive creatures: the grunion. Marvel at the thrill of the grunion run—when these remarkable fish briefly come ashore to spawn—and delve into the wonders of Southern California’s dynamic […]

  • 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 […]

  • Members-Only Rumrunner Grunion Run

    July 11 Time: 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Registration is required Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a rare and unforgettable night under the stars. This exclusive members-only event offers a front-row seat to one of the coast’s most elusive natural wonders—the grunion run. The evening begins with festive rumrunner cocktails and light bites. Then, Conservancy […]