Trailside Chat
Stop by and meet a Park Naturalist at a Trailside Chat table before starting a hike into the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park on Sundays, August 4, 18, & 25 from 8am-11am. Learn about some of the fun critters living in the park and reasons to stay on the trail. Our Park Naturalist will be stationed at the Moro Canyon Trail Head near the Berns Amphitheater. (PCH inland at stoplight School-State Park, follow signs towards the campground.) $15 day use…
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Beachside Chat
Stop by Naturalist Laurel’s Beachside Chat table on Mondays August 12 & 26 from 11-2pm and learn about some of the fun and interesting animals that live at Crystal Cove State Park. Find Laurel and her bounty of nature props near the Historic District Education Commons by the Beachcomber Cafe. Park in the Los Trancos lot (PCH inland at stoplight Los Trancos then walk through the tunnel or take the shuttle.) Day-use fee: $5/per hour (max. $15).
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The Great Plein Air Art Experience 8-27-19
The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Alan Nowell Location: Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, long…
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Community Days
Every Wednesday from 10am-4pm beginning June 19 through August 28, step back in time as the Education Commons comes to life with fun, historical activities for the whole family. Stop by the Education Commons and let the serene surroundings stimulate your inner artist. Create watercolor masterpieces and your very own charm to take home, using sea glass taken directly from the beach. Also learn about the unique history of Crystal Cove through a guided tour of the historic district, or…
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Bluff Walk Scavenger Hunt
Join a Park Naturalist and learn “What’s Out There” at Crystal Cove State Park on this fun guided one-mile nature scavenger hunt along the bluff trail to the overlooks, along the wooden boardwalk and back on August 9, 22, & 29 from 9-10am. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #4 near the parking lot (PCH coastward at Newport Coast, left at kiosk to the end lot.) $15 day-use fee.
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