• Family Art Day

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

    Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! 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 […]

  • Paint the Park Plein Air – July 16

    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 […]

  • Family Art Day

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

    Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! 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 […]

  • Paint the Park Plein Air – July 23

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, the […]

  • Family Art Day

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

    Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! 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 with 3D watershed models to see how trash travels to […]

  • Cove Talk with Austin Nicassio: Expanding Access to the Outdoors

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Join us for a powerful Cove Talk with Austin Nicassio, founder of Accessible Off-Road and a leading advocate for disability inclusion in outdoor recreation. After a life changing viral illness left him with a disability, Austin transformed personal adversity into a mission to expand access. Through innovative adaptive vehicles and community-centered advocacy, he is helping […]

  • Discovery Series: Nature Photography 101

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Discover Crystal Cove State Park through a new lens during this immersive beginner friendly nature photography workshop led by renowned naturalist, educator, and photographer Bob “BugBob” Allen. The evening will begin with an indoor presentation and discussion focused on the fundamentals of […]