• 2025 Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar

    Start the Holiday Season with Crystal Cove Conservancy at the 2025 Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar! The holidays shine brighter by the sea! Join us on December 6th for Crystal Cove’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Art Bazaar, where ocean breezes meet sparkling lights and local artistry fills the Cove with holiday sprit. Experience the magic […]

  • Members only Holiday Plein Air – Beginner

    Create, connect, and celebrate the season by the sea. Join us at Cottage #46 for a special holiday plein air workshop designed for beginner-level artists. Paint Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree overlooking the sparkling Pacific while enjoying light refreshments and brunch bites. Guided by a local plein air instructor, this relaxed morning celebrates creativity, community, […]

  • Members only Holiday Plein Air – Intermediate

    Experience the beauty of the season at Cottage #46 during this special member event designed for intermediate-level artists. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific, participants will paint Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree overlooking the ocean. Guided by the Cove’s inspiring coastal landscape, artists will have the opportunity to refine their plein air techniques […]

  • Holiday Plein Air – Family Painting Workshop

    Gather the family for a festive morning of creativity at Crystal Cove State Park! This special holiday plein air art class invites children and their parents to paint side-by-side, capturing Crystal Cove’s iconic holiday tree and ocean horizon from Cottage #46 in the Historic District. No experience is necessary! Just bring your imagination and a […]

  • Family Art Day

    Celebrate the season with a day of art, nature, and discovery at Crystal Cove! Hosted by The Conservancy’s Programs team, this family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore the magic of the holidays through hands-on, art-based activities inspired by the natural world. Enjoy creative crafts, mission-driven demonstrations, and playful puppet shows that bring […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Description Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, […]

  • First Day Hikes at Crystal Cove State Park – Backcountry Hike

    First Day Hikes at Crystal Cove State Park - Backcountry Hike - Celebrate the beginning of 2026 with a First Day Hike at Crystal Cove State Park! Start your year outdoors and experience the beauty and diversity of the park while exploring with knowledgeable State Parks and Crystal Cove Conservancy guides. Choose from two guided experiences: an […]

  • First Day Hikes at Crystal Cove State Park – Coastal Hike

    First Day Hikes at Crystal Cove State Park - Backcountry Hike - Celebrate the beginning of 2026 with a First Day Hike at Crystal Cove State Park! Start your year outdoors and experience the beauty and diversity of the park while exploring with knowledgeable State Parks and Crystal Cove Conservancy guides. Choose from two guided experiences: an […]

  • Stewardship Saturday

    Welcome to Crystal Cove Conservancy's and Crystal Cove State Park's Stewardship Event! Come help us on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday! This volunteer event is open to all and offers a hands-on way to connect with Crystal Cove's natural beauty and history. Participants will assist in activities to help advance ongoing restoration projects […]

  • Stewardship Saturday

    Welcome to Crystal Cove Conservancy's and Crystal Cove State Park's Stewardship Event! Come help us on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday! This volunteer event is open to all and offers a hands-on way to connect with Crystal Cove's natural beauty and history. Participants will assist in activities to help advance ongoing restoration projects […]