• 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 […]

  • Trash to Treasure: Create Art from Ocean Plastics

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Get creative with a purpose! Using recycled ocean plastics, you’ll create your own coastal-inspired work of art while joining a conversation about ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and the work underway to protect the marine environment we all love. Come ready to create, connect, and see ocean plastics in a whole new way. The workshop begins […]

  • Executive Committee Meeting

    Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.

  • 2026 Discovery Series – Hiking 101

    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 […]

  • 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 environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop, stopping to learn about native plant communities, intertidal habitats, coastal geology, and the dynamic forces shaping […]

  • 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. […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    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 […]

  • Endless Summer Soirée

    Crystal Cove State Park

    27th Annual Crystal Cove Endless Summer Soirée: an unforgettable evening celebrating conservation, community, and the power of STEM education. Learn more about table sponsorships here. Individual tickets may become available closer […]

  • Board of Directors Meeting

    Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person […]