• Cove Talk with Dr. Chris Lowe: Sharks Among Us

    Crystal Cove Cottage Check-in Deck #35 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Bringing 40 Years of Shark Science to Crystal Cove Conservancy. For the past 15 years, Dr. Chris Lowe and his students at the CSULB Shark Lab have been tracking juvenile […]

  • Crystal Cove Management Company (CCMC) Meetings

    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.

  • Creative Currents: The Art of Preservation

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    September 10–12, 2026 For three unforgettable days, Crystal Cove State Park comes alive with creativity, connection, and conservation during the inaugural Creative Currents: The Art of Preservation, September 10–12, 2026.Inspired by this year’s theme, Art of Preservation, Creative Currents invites you to experience Crystal Cove through a new creative lens. Discover local artists and artisans, […]

  • 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 Crystal Cove. Set against the backdrop of the Historic District, this intimate members-only experience offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from an artist whose […]

  • 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, a local artist and educator will guide you in observing and drawing the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]