• 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 […]

  • 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, artist Sarah Hafeez will guide you in observing and drawing the beauty found […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Trash to Treasure: Create Art from Ocean Plastics

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    Discover how art and science come together to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing our oceans: Ocean Plastics & Marine Debris. Presented in partnership by Crystal Cove Conservancy […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]