• Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    Description This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and […]

  • Japanese American Historic District Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join Crystal Cove Conservancy educators for a special Historic District tour featuring State Parks Historian Diana Chang. This guided experience will explore the stories […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    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 […]

  • Paint the Park Plein Air – June

    Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal […]

  • Paint the Park Plein Air – June 8

    Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal […]

  • 2026 Parks Week Family Art Day – Celebrate Community & Culture

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

    Celebrate California State Parks Week with a creative morning at Crystal Cove’s Historic District. Hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy, this family-friendly art program invites participants to gather at the Education […]

  • 2026 Parks Week Family Plein Air – Celebrate Community & Culture

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Photo Credit: Crystal Cove Conservancy. Celebrate California State Parks Week with a morning of outdoor creativity at Crystal Cove. Hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy, this family-friendly program invites participants to […]

  • EVENT CANCELED 2026 Parks Week Explore New Experiences – Grunion Run

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

    After assessing beach conditions firsthand, we've made the decision to postpone the program out of an abundance of caution. The combination of exceptionally high tides, significant accumulations of kelp and […]

  • Paint the Park Plein Air – June 15

    Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal Cove’s most inspiring locations. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, this program invites you to […]