• Intertidal After Dark: The California Grunion Run

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

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a rare and unforgettable night under the stars. This exclusive members-only experience offers a front-row seat to one of the coast’s most elusive natural wonders, the California grunion spawning. The evening begins with hot beverages paired with light […]

  • 2026 Grunion Run

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

    Grunion Run Exploration Experience one of Southern California’s most fascinating natural phenomena during this special evening program with Crystal Cove Conservancy. Join Conservancy staff for a guided exploration of the grunion run, when small silver fish come ashore under the cover of night to spawn on sandy beaches. Participants will learn about grunion behavior, coastal […]

  • Cove Talk with Jason Bell of IFAW

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Join us for a compelling Cove Talk with Jason Bell, Executive Vice President - Strategy, Programs & Field Operations at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose work spans global efforts to protect wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Drawing from his experience leading conservation initiatives around the world, Jason will explore the […]

  • 2026 Grunion Run

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

    Grunion Run Exploration Experience one of Southern California’s most fascinating natural phenomena during this special evening program with Crystal Cove Conservancy. Join Conservancy staff for a guided exploration of the grunion run, when small silver fish come ashore under the cover of night to spawn on sandy beaches. Participants will learn about grunion behavior, coastal […]

  • 2026 Discovery Series – Members Only Tidepooling 101

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Continue our Discovery 101 series with a hands-on introduction to tidepooling at Crystal Cove State Park, led by […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

    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 […]