• An Evening with Quin Cooney: Painting the Cove

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

    Members Only Event ($10 member fee) Spend an unforgettable evening with acclaimed California artist Quin Cooney as he shares the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind his celebrated paintings of […]

  • Wine & Watercolors with Chapman Hamborg

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

    Be inspired by the beauty of Crystal Cove as you create your own coastal-inspired watercolor during this relaxed evening with local artist Chapman Hamborg. This guided workshop celebrates the connection […]

  • Nature Drawing Workshop: Tidepool Sketching

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Connect more deeply with the natural world through the art of field sketching. In this hands-on workshop, artist Sarah Hafeez will guide you in observing and drawing the beauty found […]

  • Family Art Day: The Art of Preservation

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Join us for a special Family Art Day exploring Creative Currents’ theme, The Art of Preservation! This drop-in experience invites visitors of all ages to discover how art can help us observe, understand, and protect the natural and cultural resources that make Crystal Cove so special. Through hands-on art and science activities, families will explore […]

  • Watercolor by the Sea with Jessica Beck

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

      Unleash your inner artist with Jessica Beck, Emeritus Instructor of Fine Arts at Saddleback College, during a relaxing watercolor experience by the sea. From 10 AM to 3 PM, stop by the Promenade anytime to sit, relax, and create your own watercolor masterpiece inspired by Crystal Cove’s stunning coastal surroundings. All supplies are provided […]

  • Art & Artisan Bazaar

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Stroll the Art & Artisan Bazaar and discover an inspiring collection of original art and handcrafted goods from local artists and artisans. Browse paintings, pottery, jewelry, clothing, vintage finds, antiques, and other one-of-a-kind creations, meet the artists behind the work, and find something special to take home. Set against the natural beauty of Crystal Cove, […]

  • Trash to Treasure: Create Art from Ocean Plastics

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Discover how art and science come together to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans: Ocean Plastics & Marine Debris. Presented in partnership by Crystal Cove Conservancy and Laguna Outreach for Community Arts (LOCA), this hands-on program explores how plastic pollution moves through our environment, impacts marine ecosystems, and what we can […]

  • 2026 Discovery Series – Hiking 101

    EVENT CANCELED Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Ready to venture beyond neighborhood walks and confidently prepare for a full day on the trail? Designed for novice and emerging hikers, Discovery Series: Hiking 101 will introduce Conservancy members to the practical skills and confidence needed to plan safe, enjoyable […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    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 coastal […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. […]