• The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • Thursdays in the Commons

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

    Every Thursday; June 26 - August 28 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Registration is not required This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment […]

  • Explore the Cove Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    Take a hike with a Conservancy educator to explore Crystal Cove State Park’s geological and ecological systems. Explore the impacts and challenges of climate change including fire ecology, ecological restoration, coastal engineering, and marine conservation, as well as native versus non-native species and their impact on natural communities and ecosystem functions. When: 10:30AM – 12:00PM Where […]

  • The Great Plein Air Experience 2025

    Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. All supplies will be provided! Class size is […]

  • Thursdays in the Commons

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

    Every Thursday; June 26 - August 28 Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Registration is not required This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment […]

  • Movies on the Beach

    July 3, July 31 and August 28 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Registration is not required. Join us for three magical movie nights under the stars at Crystal Cove! These free, family-friendly evenings are open to all, with a special invitation to our local community and Cottage guests. Each film will highlight themes connected […]

  • Explore the Cove Coastal Ecology Hike

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

    Take a hike with a Conservancy educator to explore Crystal Cove State Park’s geological and ecological systems. Explore the impacts and challenges of climate change including fire ecology, ecological restoration, […]

  • Teacher’s Night Out

                        Calling all K–12 educators! Step outside the classroom and into inspiration at Teacher’s Night Out — a monthly professional learning series hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy and the Environmental Nature Center. Each month, connect with fellow educators, explore hands-on outdoor learning and STEM strategies, and […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators and former cottage residents, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. When: 2:00-3:00 PM Where to Meet: Visitor's Center in the Historic District What to Bring: Sunscreen, water, and closed toed shoes Parking: Please […]

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